Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 939 · 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. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
3. 3.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) aggressive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
13. 13.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
23. 23.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
32. 32.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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