Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 550 · 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? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
4. 4.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
7. 7.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 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
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) rude and loud (c) quiet and scared (d) honest and respectful
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (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.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
31. 31.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) honest (d) assertive
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
35. 35.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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