Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 797 · 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 see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
6. 6.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
7. 7.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
10. 10.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
21. 21.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
29. 29.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False

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