Here is the correct matching of each character description with the best word from the box:
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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 ...
✔ independent
*Explanation:* Keva does things on her own without needing help — that’s the definition of being 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...
✔ dependable
*Explanation:* Randy is reliable and can be counted on — he does what’s expected without being reminded. That’s 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...
✔ punctual
*Explanation:* Punctual means being on time — exactly what Lisa does in every situation.
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4. Oscar is always grumbling, arguing and complaining. His friends say that he is really...
✔ grouchy
*Explanation:* Grouchy describes someone who is often irritable, moody, or complaining — which fits Oscar perfectly.
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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...
✔ careful
*Explanation:* Cindy pays attention to safety and avoids risks — that’s being 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...
✔ competitive
*Explanation:* Nora wants to win and be the best — classic signs of a competitive person.
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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...
✔ dishonest
*Explanation:* Mark lied about taking the chocolate bars — lying is dishonesty.
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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...
✔ friendly
*Explanation:* Justin is approachable, sociable, and easy to be around — that’s friendly.
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✔ Final Answers:
1. independent
2. dependable
3. punctual
4. grouchy
5. careful
6. competitive
7. dishonest
8. friendly
You can now drag or write these words next to each description as instructed!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of character traits worksheet for 5th grade.
