Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 600 · 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? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
2. 2.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 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
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
15. 15.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
23. 23.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) honest
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
36. 36.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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