Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 432 · 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: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) assertive
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
6. 6.🍬 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
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
10. 10.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
14. 14.🤝 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
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
16. 16.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
36. 36.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
37. 37.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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