Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 430 · 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: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.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
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
9. 9.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
10. 10.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
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.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
24. 24.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
29. 29.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 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
31. 31.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
35. 35.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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