Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 399 · 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: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) stay quiet and sulk
6. 6.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
26. 26.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
29. 29.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
30. 30.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
37. 37.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive

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