Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 962 · 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. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
4. 4.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
15. 15.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
23. 23.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
37. 37.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False

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