Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 99 · 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.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
5. 5.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
15. 15.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
16. 16.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) respectful
27. 27.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.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
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
35. 35.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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