Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 315 · 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.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) call her plan silly (d) leave the group
7. 7.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
9. 9.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🍬 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
14. 14.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
31. 31.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False

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