Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 656 · 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? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.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
6. 6.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
14. 14.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
16. 16.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
26. 26.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
36. 36.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
37. 37.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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