Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 796 · 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 assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) respectful
9. 9.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
13. 13.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
30. 30.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
31. 31.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hit him
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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