Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 974 · 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.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
3. 3.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.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
7. 7.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.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
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
26. 26.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
27. 27.🙅 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
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive

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