Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 232 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
4. 4.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) call her plan silly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) respectful
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🍬 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
34. 34.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) assertive
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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