Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 66 · 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.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) assertive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
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) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
4. 4.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
12. 12.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.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
31. 31.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) hit him
33. 33.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
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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