Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 691 · 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 shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
6. 6.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
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: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) give it every day
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (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) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

Free communication skills lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/communication-skills-for-students