Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 877 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
3. 3.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
4. 4.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
8. 8.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
12. 12.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
13. 13.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
31. 31.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
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.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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