Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 507 · 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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
4. 4.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) hide in class
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🤝 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
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
11. 11.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) honest and respectful (d) quiet and scared
18. 18.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
21. 21.🙅 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.”
22. 22.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 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
24. 24.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
30. 30.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
31. 31.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) aggressive (d) passive
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True

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