Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 711 · 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 passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🍬 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
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
18. 18.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.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
26. 26.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True

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