Synonyms
Brilliant
"The scientist is brilliant and knows the answer to a lot of things other people would not know"
Incredible
"She is incredible at doing her math problems quickly"
"I’ve noticed that I’ve been taking on most of the work for this project, and I feel overwhelmed. Can we divide the tasks more equally so that everyone is contributing?"
Is this Passive, Aggressive, or Assertive? Why?
Assertive
The person was direct and explained how they felt in a nice way
You disagree with someone but don’t voice your opinion because you don’t want to upset them.
"Never mind, it’s not a big deal"
Is this Passive, Aggressive, or Assertive? Why?
Passive
The person is not voicing their opinion, they should be more direct in how they are feeling
The Eiffel Tower can grow taller in the summer.
True or False?
TRUE
The Eiffel Tower can expand by up to 6 inches (15 cm) during the hot summer months because the metal (iron) expands when heated.
Confident
"I am confident that I got at least an 85% on that exam"
Abandon
"The mother told her son that she would never abandon him"
You’re stressed with too much going on and someone asks how you’re doing.
"What do you want from me now? I’m too busy for this! Why is everyone always bothering me?!"
Is this Passive, Aggressive, or Assertive? Why?
Aggressive
The person is being disrespectful and yelling a the other person
Someone asks for something you’re not comfortable giving, and instead of saying no calmly, you react angrily.
"No, I won’t help you! You never even say thank you, and I’m tired of you taking advantage of me!"
Is this Passive, Aggressive, or Assertive? Why?
Aggressive
The person is being rude and not expressing themselves in an appropriate manner
Sharks are older than trees.
True or Flase?
TRUE
Sharks have been around for about 400 million years, while the first trees appeared about 350 million years ago
Genuine
"The women that gave me a compliment seemed very genuine"
Tremendous
"The hill looked tremendous from far away"
"I really enjoy spending time with you, but when you're late, it makes me feel like my time isn’t being valued. Can we try to be more punctual in the future?"
Is this Passive, Aggressive, or Assertive? Why?
Assertive
The person was direct and explained how they felt in a nice way
You’re at a social event and feel uncomfortable, but you don’t speak up about how you're feeling.
"It’s fine, I’ll just stay for a bit longer."
Is this Passive, Aggressive, or Assertive? Why?
Passive
The person is uncomfortable and wants to leave, they should be direct in their opinion and leave.
Octopuses have four hearts.
True or False?
FALSE - they have 3 hearts
Two hearts pump blood to the gills, while one pumps it to the rest of the body. Interestingly, the heart that delivers blood to the body stops beating when the octopus swims, which is why they prefer crawling to swimming.
Examine
"I examined the clue through my magnifying glass to see more detail"
Delicate
"The piece of glass was placed gentle becuase it is very delicate"
A group member isn’t doing their part, and instead of discussing it calmly, you lash out.
"You’re so lazy! Why do I always have to do all the work? This project is a disaster because of you!"
Is this Passive, Aggressive, or Assertive? Why?
Aggressive
The person is being rude and disrespectful to the other.
"I’m having some trouble understanding this assignment. Could you clarify the instructions or give me an example to help me?"
Is is Passive, Aggressive, or Assertive? Why?
Assertive
The person explained how they felt and directly asked for assistance from the teacher
Penguins propose to their mates with a fish.
FALSE- they do with a pebble
Male penguins give female penguins a pebble as a sign of affection and to propose marriage. If the female accepts the pebble, they become a couple and build their nest together.
Peculiar
"The soup had a very peculiar taste, and I could not figure out what the ingredients in it could be"
Stubborn
"The boy would not clean his room because he is very stubborn"
Antonyms:
A family member frequently borrows your things without asking, but you don’t say anything to avoid confrontation.
"I don’t mind, you can just take it."
Is this Passive, Aggressive, or Assertive? Why?
Passive
The person is not standing up for themselves and is letting something happen that they would prefer not to happen
You feel your coach is focusing too much on one player and not giving you enough attention.
"Coach, I would like some more feedback on my performance. I feel I could improve with a little more guidance from you."
Is this Passive, Aggressive, or Assertive? Why?
Assertive
The player is asking the coach directly, in a nice way, that they need help
Cows can climb up and down stairs.
True or False?
FALSE
A cow can climb stairs, but not down.