Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 737 · 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? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
3. 3.🦁 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
4. 4.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
6. 6.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) assertive
7. 7.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
8. 8.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
11. 11.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
15. 15.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
16. 16.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive (d) honest
17. 17.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) share your view kindly (c) stay quiet and sulk (d) call her plan silly
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) always agreeing (d) honest and respectful
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “No, but I can explain.”
24. 24.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
26. 26.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
32. 32.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
34. 34.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive

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