Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 804 · 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: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
3. 3.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) hide in class
4. 4.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
5. 5.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
7. 7.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
10. 10.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: this is aggressive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
15. 15.True or false: this is assertive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
17. 17.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) rude and loud (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
25. 25.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
26. 26.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: this is passive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) stay quiet and sulk (b) call her plan silly (c) leave the group (d) share your view kindly
29. 29.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
30. 30.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: this is passive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive (d) respectful
33. 33.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
36. 36.True or false: this is aggressive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
39. 39.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False

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