Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 241 · 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: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
3. 3.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🦁 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
6. 6.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
28. 28.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) assertive
31. 31.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
33. 33.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False

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