Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 825 · 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 see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
3. 3.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) aggressive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) call her plan silly (d) share your view kindly
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
21. 21.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.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
23. 23.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
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) hit him (d) give it every day
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
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 aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.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
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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