Assertive Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 17: Saying no and disagreeing politely · Set 947 · 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. He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Can we look at another idea too?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
3. 3.True or false: “Ugh, not your idea again.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “What if we tried it a different way?” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is rude disagreement. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
7. 7.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I understand, but here is my view.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
8. 8.True or false: “You’re totally wrong.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “You’re totally wrong.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
10. 10.🦁 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
11. 11.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) always agreeing (b) honest and respectful (c) quiet and scared (d) rude and loud
12. 12.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “I see it differently, because…” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
13. 13.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is rude disagreement. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) call her plan silly (b) leave the group (c) share your view kindly (d) stay quiet and sulk
16. 16.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Please stop pushing in the line. Let’s all wait our turn.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
17. 17.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) passive (b) aggressive (c) assertive
18. 18.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
19. 19.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) aggressive (b) passive (c) assertive
20. 20.True or false: this is assertive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: this is passive. “Umm… okay, take my notes,” she mumbles, though she needs them tonight. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: this is assertive. “Give me the notes or I’ll tell everyone you’re useless.” (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: this is assertive. He shoves the boy who pushed in and shouts at him. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “Whatever, nobody cares.” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “Good point — and I also think we could…” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “Only a baby would think that.” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
28. 28.True or false: this is passive. “I disagree — I think the blue poster is clearer.” (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: this is assertive. “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “I see it differently, because…” is polite disagreement. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🗯️ Shouting, insults and threats are… (a) respectful (b) assertive (c) passive (d) aggressive
32. 32.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “What if we tried it a different way?” (a) rude disagreement (b) polite disagreement
33. 33.True or false: this is passive. “I’d like a turn on the swing after you, please.” (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🤝 Polite or rude disagreement? “That’s the dumbest thing ever.” (a) polite disagreement (b) rude disagreement
35. 35.True or false: this is assertive. She lets others push ahead in the line every day and says nothing. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
37. 37.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? He never asks for a turn on the swing, so he never gets one. (a) assertive (b) passive (c) aggressive
38. 38.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) hide in class (b) give it every day (c) hit him (d) say no, tell an adult
39. 39.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) “No, but I can explain.” (b) hand it over quietly (c) “Get lost, cheater!” (d) “Okay, take it all.”
40. 40.True or false: “Can we look at another idea too?” is polite disagreement. (a) False (b) True

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