Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 992 · 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? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) give it every day
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
9. 9.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
13. 13.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
21. 21.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) passive (d) aggressive
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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