Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 773 · 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 aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) passive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
4. 4.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.🍬 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
8. 8.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
14. 14.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) honest
16. 16.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 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
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.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
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive

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