Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 421 · 40 questions

Communication tip (Kind but firm): Assertive: “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.”, “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” Passive: agreeing while you disagree, letting others push ahead and saying nothing. Aggressive: insults, threats, shoving, “Get off the swing. NOW.” Polite disagreement: “I respectfully disagree.”, “Can we look at another idea too?” Rude: “You’re totally wrong.”, “Just stop talking.” Saying no to something wrong: a clear no, then tell an adult if needed.

1. 1.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
8. 8.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
29. 29.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
39. 39.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True

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