Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 181 · 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.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hit him (d) hide in class
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 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
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
17. 17.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) passive
25. 25.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
29. 29.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
32. 32.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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