Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 597 · 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? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
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: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) leave the group
10. 10.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) respectful
13. 13.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
16. 16.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) honest
17. 17.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.🙅 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
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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