Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 509 · 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: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
11. 11.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hit him
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
36. 36.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
38. 38.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True

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