Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 553 · 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) aggressive (c) passive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (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) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
4. 4.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) honest
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
14. 14.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
30. 30.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False

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