Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 726 · 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? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) hide in class
3. 3.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) aggressive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (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) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
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.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True

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