Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 966 · 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.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🍬 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
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.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
7. 7.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🙅 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.”
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “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) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
30. 30.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
37. 37.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive

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