Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 450 · 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? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
12. 12.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) honest
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
21. 21.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
27. 27.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
28. 28.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
35. 35.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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