Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 538 · 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.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) assertive
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
4. 4.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
5. 5.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 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
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) give it every day
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
18. 18.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
30. 30.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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