Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 733 · 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? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) aggressive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
22. 22.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) hit him
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
32. 32.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
34. 34.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) passive
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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