Let's solve this step by step. The task is to match each character description with the best word from the given box of adjectives:
Words in the box:
- punctual
- friendly
- competitive
- dependable
- careful
- grouchy
- independent
- dishonest
Now, let’s go through each description and choose the most appropriate word.
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1. Keva likes to do things for herself. She likes to prepare her own food, get herself dressed and clean her own room even though she is only five years old. Keva is ...
- She does things on her own →
independent
✔ Answer: independent
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2. Mom can count on Randy to do all of his chores without reminding him. Any task Mom needs done, Randy is ready and willing to do. This is because Randy is...
- He is reliable and responsible →
dependable
✔ Answer: dependable
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3. Lisa is always on time. She is on time for school, she arrives to parties on time and she is never late to a meeting. Lisa is very...
- Always on time →
punctual
✔ Answer: punctual
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4. Oscar is always grumbling, arguing and complaining. His friends say that he is really...
- Negative, irritable, complains a lot →
grouchy
✔ Answer: grouchy
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5. Cindy is always the first to put on her seat belt. She looks both ways twice when crossing the street and she never rides her bike without a helmet. Cindy is very...
- Takes safety precautions, cautious →
careful
✔ Answer: careful
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6. Nora likes to win. She believes in being the best at everything. She likes to get the highest scores in class, and finish her chores first at home. Nora is very...
- Wants to be the best, strives to win →
competitive
✔ Answer: competitive
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7. Mark took 2 chocolate bars from the refrigerator. When mom asked who moved the chocolate bars, Mark said that it was not him. Mark is...
- Lied about taking the chocolate →
dishonest
✔ Answer: dishonest
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8. Justin makes friends wherever he goes. His funny personality and smile makes even the shy kids talk to him. Justin is...
- Gets along well with others, cheerful →
friendly
✔ Answer: friendly
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
independent
2.
dependable
3.
punctual
4.
grouchy
5.
careful
6.
competitive
7.
dishonest
8.
friendly
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Explanation Summary:
Each answer matches the key traits described:
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Independent: doing things alone
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Dependable: reliable and trustworthy
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Punctual: always on time
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Grouchy: irritable and negative
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Careful: cautious and safe
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Competitive: wants to win and be best
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Dishonest: lying or not truthful
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Friendly: kind and sociable
This exercise helps students understand character traits and vocabulary in context.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of character trait worksheet 4th grade.
