Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 356 · 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 passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🙅 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
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
10. 10.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) assertive
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
15. 15.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.🤝 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
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
25. 25.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.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
28. 28.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.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

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