Assertive Communication Worksheet

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

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