Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 576 · 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? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
3. 3.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
4. 4.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.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
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) honest (d) assertive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.🦁 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
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True

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