Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 273 · 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: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 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
10. 10.🍬 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) hide in class (d) hit him
11. 11.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) passive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
21. 21.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) passive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) always agreeing
30. 30.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive

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