Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 278 · 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: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) respectful
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
26. 26.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) honest (c) assertive (d) aggressive
34. 34.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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