Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 481 · 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? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
8. 8.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
10. 10.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) hand it over quietly
12. 12.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) respectful
13. 13.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
15. 15.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.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
17. 17.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
23. 23.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
25. 25.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
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. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
39. 39.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) honest
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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