Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 916 · 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 aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
4. 4.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) honest
5. 5.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
7. 7.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
8. 8.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) assertive
9. 9.🙅 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
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.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
38. 38.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True

Free communication skills lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/communication-skills-for-students