Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 812 · 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. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
8. 8.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.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
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) hit him
21. 21.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
23. 23.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
26. 26.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
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.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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