Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 141 · 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? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
9. 9.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
10. 10.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🦁 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
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
16. 16.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
27. 27.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.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
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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