Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 732 · 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) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: this is passive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “Get lost, cheater!” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) hand it over quietly
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) give it every day (c) say no, tell an adult (d) hide in class
7. 7.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) call her plan silly (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
8. 8.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
10. 10.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
14. 14.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
20. 20.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
25. 25.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
28. 28.True or false: this is aggressive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
32. 32.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) honest (d) assertive
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True

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