Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 832 · 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.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
2. 2.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
12. 12.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (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 aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) assertive
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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