Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 268 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
23. 23.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🍬 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
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive

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