Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 11 · 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? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
7. 7.🦁 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
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) passive
12. 12.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
15. 15.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) passive (d) assertive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.🙅 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.”
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
28. 28.🍬 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
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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