Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 186 · 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.🤝 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
2. 2.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.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
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🙅 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.”
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
11. 11.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🦁 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
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
18. 18.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
27. 27.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False

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