Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 721 · 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: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) respectful
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
16. 16.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
17. 17.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
22. 22.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
27. 27.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) passive (d) aggressive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
29. 29.🦁 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
30. 30.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) say no, tell an adult
34. 34.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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