Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 752 · 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: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.🦁 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
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
35. 35.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False

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