Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 687 · 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 see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
8. 8.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 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
12. 12.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) assertive
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.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
22. 22.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult

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