Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 763 · 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? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
5. 5.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.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
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
10. 10.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) honest and respectful (b) always agreeing (c) rude and loud (d) quiet and scared
11. 11.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Get lost, cheater!” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) hand it over quietly (d) “Okay, take it all.”
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
14. 14.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: this is aggressive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) honest (c) passive (d) assertive
19. 19.🍬 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
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
28. 28.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
33. 33.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
34. 34.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
36. 36.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) respectful (d) aggressive

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