Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 936 · 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 see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
2. 2.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
4. 4.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
7. 7.True or false: this is aggressive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
9. 9.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
10. 10.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
11. 11.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
12. 12.😶 Agreeing to everything even when you don’t want to is… (a) assertive (b) honest (c) passive (d) aggressive
13. 13.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
14. 14.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) aggressive (b) assertive (c) passive
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: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I respectfully disagree.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
18. 18.True or false: this is assertive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
20. 20.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: this is assertive. “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is passive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) give it every day (b) say no, tell an adult (c) hide in class (d) hit him
26. 26.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Just stop talking.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
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.True or false: this is aggressive. “I guess you’re right,” she whispers, though she knows the answer is wrong. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) passive (b) assertive (c) aggressive
30. 30.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “I respectfully disagree.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: “Just stop talking.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: this is aggressive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “I understand, but here is my view.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
39. 39.True or false: this is passive. “Get off the swing. NOW.” (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement

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