Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 296 · 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: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
5. 5.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) passive
7. 7.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) leave the group
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
36. 36.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “No, but I can explain.”
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True

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