Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 845 · 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.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
2. 2.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
26. 26.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) assertive
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.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
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True

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