Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 384 · 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? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
3. 3.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
4. 4.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) share your view kindly
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) hide in class
7. 7.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) respectful (c) assertive (d) passive
17. 17.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
40. 40.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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