Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 405 · 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? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.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
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
14. 14.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
16. 16.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
20. 20.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) assertive
25. 25.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
33. 33.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) passive (d) aggressive
34. 34.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
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? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False

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