Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 647 · 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) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 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
11. 11.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) passive (d) assertive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 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
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
25. 25.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
37. 37.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.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
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True

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