Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 134 · 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? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
9. 9.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
17. 17.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
24. 24.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) honest
26. 26.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
37. 37.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
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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