Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 710 · 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.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
3. 3.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
4. 4.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
11. 11.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) stay quiet and sulk
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
15. 15.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive

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