Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 980 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
4. 4.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
5. 5.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
9. 9.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
14. 14.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
15. 15.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
24. 24.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
30. 30.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.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
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (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) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False

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