Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 794 · 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.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “Okay, take it all.” (b) “No, but I can explain.” (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) hand it over quietly
2. 2.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) hit him (c) give it every day (d) say no, tell an adult
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive (d) honest
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
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.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) share your view kindly (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) leave the group (d) call her plan silly
16. 16.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
21. 21.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
23. 23.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
24. 24.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
31. 31.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
36. 36.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
37. 37.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
39. 39.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement

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