Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 842 · 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. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
5. 5.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) passive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) honest
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
12. 12.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
19. 19.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
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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