Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 708 · 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? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) assertive
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
15. 15.🦁 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
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
24. 24.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
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.🙅 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!”
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.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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