Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 914 · 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. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
3. 3.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
4. 4.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
11. 11.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) aggressive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
18. 18.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) passive
31. 31.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🍬 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
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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