Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 103 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hit him
12. 12.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
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
15. 15.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) honest (b) passive (c) assertive (d) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (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) True (b) False
29. 29.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
30. 30.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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