Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 515 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🤝 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
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
12. 12.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
38. 38.🍬 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
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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