Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 453 · 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: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
8. 8.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
11. 11.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
14. 14.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) passive
17. 17.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
23. 23.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
25. 25.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True

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