Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 95 · 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 assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) honest
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 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
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
38. 38.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
40. 40.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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