Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 622 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) honest (d) assertive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) assertive
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.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
18. 18.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day
19. 19.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
37. 37.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

Free communication skills lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/communication-skills-for-students