PERSONALITY TRAITS

1. Ask your partners the following "yes" or "no" questions about a friend or family member.
Are they usually in a good mood?
Is it important to them that they always be successful?
Do they notice your feelings?
Do they often give presents or pay for things for you?
Do they work hard?
Do they become angry or annoyed if they have to wait for something or someone?
Can you trust them with a secret?
Are they a good listener?
Do they keep their feelings to themself?
Do they find it easy not to worry about things?
Do they seem to think that everything will always turn out okay?
Do they often change their opinion about things?
Do they postpone things or procrastinate?
Are they happy one moment and then sad the next?
Do they generally like to be with and around people?

2. Match these adjectives to the qualities described in the questionnaire.

a. generous
b. easygoing
c. ambitious
d. cheerful
e. hardworking
f. trustworthy
g. impatient
h. optimistic
i. sensitive
j. moody
k. sociable
l. indecisive
m. reserved
n. lazy
o. attentive
3. Use the words in the box to find synonyms for the italicized words:

Evil crazy smart shy brave

Grumpy careful rude powerful cheap

a. The valiant knight grabbed his sword and charged the fire-breathing dragon. (Valiant is
another word for brave).
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b. The wicked witch caused trouble for the good people in the town.
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c. The grouchy old man yelled at the kids and told them not to play near his house.
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d. The cautious travellers went slow and avoided danger whenever they could.
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e. The timid boy hid behind his mother whenever people came near him.
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f. He was a shrewd merchant always making a profit when he came to town.
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g. The obnoxious boy started to scream when his mother wouldn't buy him candy.
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h. He was a mighty warrior. He often fought five or six enemies at a time.
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i. She was so stingy that she never spent money on anything.
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j. At first, we thought he was insane because he was talking to a frog.
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