Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 855 · 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.🍬 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
2. 2.True or false: this is assertive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
4. 4.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
5. 5.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) passive (d) aggressive
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
11. 11.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) quiet and scared (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) rude and loud
14. 14.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
16. 16.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) aggressive (c) assertive (d) passive
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
20. 20.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
22. 22.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
23. 23.True or false: this is passive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) True (b) False
31. 31.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
32. 32.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🤝 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
35. 35.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
36. 36.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
38. 38.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: this is passive. “No, I can’t lend my notes today, but I can help you at lunch.” (a) True (b) False

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