Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 589 · 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? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
9. 9.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
10. 10.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
17. 17.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
30. 30.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.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
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive

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