Assertive Communication Worksheet

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

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