Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 510 · 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: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) aggressive (d) passive
8. 8.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) hit him (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) respectful (d) assertive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
24. 24.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
28. 28.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) always agreeing (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
34. 34.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
40. 40.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

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