Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 64 · 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.🍬 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
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
3. 3.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
15. 15.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
21. 21.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.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
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True

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