Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 830 · 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. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) respectful
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
7. 7.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) give it every day
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
23. 23.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
28. 28.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🙅 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.”
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.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
38. 38.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True

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