Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 313 · 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: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (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) aggressive (c) passive
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
15. 15.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
16. 16.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
19. 19.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
20. 20.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) passive (d) assertive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
28. 28.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
32. 32.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
40. 40.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful

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