Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 442 · 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: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
4. 4.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
12. 12.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
14. 14.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
18. 18.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
21. 21.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
27. 27.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) honest
31. 31.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) give it every day
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive

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