Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 88 · 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? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
2. 2.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
3. 3.True or false: this is assertive. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) hide in class (c) hit him (d) give it every day
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Whatever, nobody cares.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
11. 11.🤝 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
12. 12.True or false: this is aggressive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
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.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
18. 18.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive (d) respectful
19. 19.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Good point — and I also think we could…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
25. 25.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Ugh, not your idea again.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
26. 26.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) honest and respectful (c) always agreeing (d) quiet and scared
29. 29.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: this is aggressive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
32. 32.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Only a baby would think that.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “That’s a stupid idea. We’re doing mine.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
39. 39.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
40. 40.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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