Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 875 · 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 passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🙅 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.”
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🍬 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
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
30. 30.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
33. 33.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False

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