Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 973 · 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: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
3. 3.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🙅 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
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) honest
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) assertive
27. 27.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
28. 28.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
31. 31.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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