Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 276 · 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? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.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
3. 3.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
4. 4.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
5. 5.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) assertive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
23. 23.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) honest (d) aggressive
24. 24.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
40. 40.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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