Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 777 · 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: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
4. 4.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) honest (d) passive
10. 10.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hit him (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) give it every day
11. 11.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) respectful (c) passive (d) aggressive
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
19. 19.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
24. 24.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (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.True or false: this is passive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Okay, take it all.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
29. 29.🦁 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
30. 30.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 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
33. 33.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
37. 37.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
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) rude and loud

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