Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 744 · 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? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.🦁 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
3. 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.True or false: this is passive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive (d) respectful
8. 8.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) share your view kindly (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
10. 10.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) honest (d) passive
11. 11.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.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
14. 14.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
19. 19.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
20. 20.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) hide in class (c) say no, tell an adult (d) give it every day
22. 22.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
26. 26.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
27. 27.True or false: this is aggressive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
30. 30.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
37. 37.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive

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