Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 660 · 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? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
4. 4.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
8. 8.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
9. 9.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) rude and loud (d) honest and respectful
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
14. 14.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) leave the group (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) hide in class
33. 33.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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