Description Matching

  • Post category:Vocabulary

Topic: Describing People

Mode: Interpretive

Level: Intermediate

Students will match words that describe people with the right definitions.

Components of this activity: Vocabulary list

Instructions to the teacher

As you translate this worksheet to the language you teach, jumble up this matching exercise. Assign to learners and let them match every word that describes a person with its right definition.

Instructions to students

Match each definition to the corresponding character trait.

Character Trait, Word Match

Likes to try new or exciting thingsAdventurous
Is very active and has a lot of energyEnergetic
Always accidentally breaks things or keeps hitting thingsClumsy
Treats everyone equally and in a reasonable wayFair
Determined to be successful, rich or famousAmbitious
Worried about somethingConcerned
Easily understands the feelings of othersSympathetic
Likes to tell people what to do all the timeBossy
Decides what to do quickly and confidentiallyDecisive
Relaxed, calm, and easy to get along withEasy going
Always wants to find out more about thingsCurious
Makes others laughFunny
Shows good manners and respect for others, even in tough situations Graceful
Not afraid to take risksBold
Careful to avoid problemsCautious