Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 871 · 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: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
11. 11.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
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
28. 28.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
29. 29.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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