Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 218 · 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: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 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
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
9. 9.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
30. 30.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) honest
35. 35.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
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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