Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 884 · 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? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
5. 5.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
34. 34.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
36. 36.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
38. 38.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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