Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 302 · 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 see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
5. 5.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) passive (d) aggressive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
17. 17.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
22. 22.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) say no, tell an adult (c) give it every day (d) hit him
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
37. 37.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) assertive

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