Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 3 · 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: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
10. 10.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.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
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) always agreeing
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 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
38. 38.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True

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