Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 725 · 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? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
2. 2.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) hit him
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
14. 14.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) honest
21. 21.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
22. 22.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
30. 30.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
31. 31.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
40. 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True

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