Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 459 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
7. 7.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) honest
23. 23.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) assertive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
26. 26.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
31. 31.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

Free communication skills lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/communication-skills-for-students