Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 989 · 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: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.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
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
12. 12.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🦁 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
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
32. 32.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
33. 33.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) passive
34. 34.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
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True

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