Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 900 · 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. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) assertive
6. 6.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
9. 9.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.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
29. 29.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
32. 32.🦁 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
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True

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