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Characterization Wor
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The impish boy hid behind the couch waiting for the perfect moment to startle his sister. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of impish? A. Serious B. Playful and slightly naughty C. Quiet D. Angry | playful and slightly naughty |
| The impulsive student shouted out the answer before the teacher finished speaking. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of impulsive? | acting without thinking |
| The indecisive camper stood at the snack counter for ten minutes unable to choose between popcorn or pretzels. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of indecisive? A. Quick to choose B. Unable to make decisions C. Angry D. Excited | unable to make decisions |
| The independent hiker planned her own route and carried all the supplies she needed. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of independent? | able to do things without help |
| The intelligent scientist explained the experiment so clearly that everyone understood it. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of intelligent? A. Confused B. Smart C. Lazy D. Loud | smart |
| The intolerant critic refused to listen to anyone with a different opinion. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of intolerant? | unwilling to accept others’ views |
| The intrepid explorer climbed icy cliffs without hesitation. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of intrepid? A. Nervous B. Brave C. Tired D. Bored | brave |
| The intriguing mystery book kept readers guessing until the final chapter. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of intriguing? | very interesting |
| The introspective girl sat quietly under a tree thinking deeply about her choices. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of introspective? A. Silly B. Thoughtful about oneself C. Angry D. Distracted | thoughtful about oneself |
| The introverted student preferred reading alone at recess instead of joining large groups. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of introverted? | shy and reserved |
| The inventive engineer designed a tiny robot that could clean crumbs off the floor. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of inventive? A. Lacking ideas B. Creative C. Confused D. Quiet | creative |
| The jaded traveler no longer felt excited about exploring new places. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of jaded? | tired or bored from overexposure |
| The jealous friend frowned when she saw someone else win the contest she wanted. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of jealous? A. Proud B. Wanting what someone else has C. Sleepy D. Calm | wanting what someone else has |
| The jolly snowman greeted every child with a bright smile. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of jolly? | happy |
| The jovial coach lifted everyone’s spirits by telling silly jokes. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of jovial? A. Serious B. Cheerful C. Nervous D. Sneaky | cheerful |
| The jubilant crowd cheered wildly when their team won the game. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of jubilant? | joyful |
| The judgmental neighbor criticized everyone for the smallest mistakes. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of judgmental? A. Slow to judge B. Quick to judge others C. Confused D. Tired | quick to judge others |
| The just ruler listened fairly to both sides before deciding. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of just? | fair |
| The juvenile pranksters giggled as they played silly tricks on their siblings. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of juvenile? A. Grown-up B. Childish C. Angry D. Serious | childish |
| The keen student noticed a small clue that everyone else missed. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of keen? | highly observant |
| The kingly figure walked with such confidence that everyone bowed. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of kingly? A. Rude B. Royal C. Funny D. Careless | royal |
| The knavish character stole coins from pockets and slipped into the shadows. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of knavish? | dishonest |
| The knightly hero promised to protect the weak with honor. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of knightly? A. Fearful B. Brave and noble C. Impolite D. Tired | brave and noble |
| The knowledgeable librarian could recommend a book on any subject. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of knowledgeable? | well-informed |
| The lackadaisical worker moved so slowly that it took an hour to put away one box. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of lackadaisical? A. Energetic B. Lazy C. Angry D. Proud | lazy |
| The lavish ballroom sparkled with golden decorations and crystal chandeliers. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of lavish? | fancy and expensive |
| The lazy cat refused to chase the toy mouse even when it rolled right past him. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of lazy? A. Energetic B. Not wanting to work or move C. Angry D. Excited | not wanting to work or move |
| The lecherous villain made inappropriate remarks that made everyone uncomfortable. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of lecherous? | inappropriately lustful |
| The legendary hero was known across the land for defeating dragons and saving kingdoms. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of legendary? A. Unknown B. Famous in stories C. Tiny D. Silent | famous in stories |
| The lethargic dog barely lifted its head after sleeping for hours. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of lethargic? | very tired or sluggish |
| The lewd carving was quickly covered because it was not appropriate for children to see. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of lewd? A. Funny B. Inappropriate C. Scary D. Confusing | inappropriate |
| The liberal teacher encouraged students to share many different viewpoints. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of liberal? | open-minded |
| The lovable puppy curled up in every student’s lap hoping for hugs. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of lovable? A. Strange B. Easy to love C. Scary D. Confusing | easy to love |
| The loyal knight stayed by the king’s side during every danger. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of loyal? | faithful |
| The malevolent witch cast a spell meant to bring misery to the village. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of malevolent? A. Evil B. Confused C. Clumsy D. Hopeful | evil |
| The malicious prankster spilled paint on someone’s artwork just to be mean. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of malicious? | intending to harm |
| The manipulative villain tricked people into doing his chores by pretending to be helpless. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of manipulative? A. Helpful B. Controlling and deceitful C. Weak D. Unlucky | controlling and deceitful |
| The materialistic shopper cared only about buying the newest, most expensive gadgets. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of materialistic? | focused on possessions |
| The matronly nurse comforted patients with a soft voice and gentle touch. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of matronly? A. Childish B. Motherly C. Silly D. Proud | motherly |
| The meek student rarely raised his hand and often let others speak first. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of meek? | shy or timid |
| The melancholy tune made everyone in the auditorium feel quiet and sad. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of melancholy? A. Happy B. Sad C. Energetic D. Busy | sad |
| The meritorious firefighter received a medal for her brave rescue. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of meritorious? A. Careless B. Deserving praise C. Angry D. Forgetful | deserving praise |
| The meticulous artist spent hours perfecting every tiny detail of her painting. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of meticulous? | very careful |
| The mischievous twins hid each other's shoes just to laugh when the other panicked. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of mischievous? A. Playfully naughty B. Scared C. Boring D. Tired | playfully naughty |
| The monstrous creature towered over the trees and roared loudly enough to shake the ground. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of monstrous? | huge and frightening |
| The moronic driver blocked the entire road by parking sideways for no reason. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of moronic? A. Very foolish B. Very clever C. Very patient D. Very angry | very foolish |
| The morose boy stared out the window with a gloomy expression. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of morose? | sad or gloomy |
| The munificent donor gave enough money to build a brand-new library. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of munificent? A. Extremely generous B. Easily confused C. Tired D. Rude | extremely generous |
| The narcissistic actor couldn’t stop staring at himself in the mirror before each show. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of narcissistic? | self-centered |
| The naïve tourist believed every story the street vendor told him, even the impossible ones. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of naïve? A. Too trusting or inexperienced B. Very proud C. Very brave D. Very sneaky | too trusting or inexperienced |
| The nervous student tapped her pencil nonstop while waiting to give her speech. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of nervous? | anxious |
| The neurotic inventor worried constantly that his machine might explode, even when it was turned off. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of neurotic? A. Overly anxious B. Extremely tall C. Extremely lazy D. Extremely excited | overly anxious |
| The neutral reporter shared the news without taking sides. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of neutral? A. Angry B. Not choosing a side C. Loud D. Excited | not choosing a side |
| The noble knight protected the weak and acted with great honor. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of noble? | honorable |
| The nonchalant boy shrugged when he lost the game, acting like it didn’t matter at all. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of nonchalant? A. Upset B. Calm and unconcerned C. Angry D. Nervous | calm and unconcerned |
| The nostalgic woman smiled as she remembered the joyful summers of her childhood. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of nostalgic? | longing for the past |
| The nubile dancer moved gracefully across the stage with youthful strength. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of nubile? A. Physically mature B. Confused C. Weak D. Nervous | physically mature |
| The nurturing teacher made sure every student felt safe, supported, and understood. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of nurturing? | caring and supportive |
| The obese cat struggled to jump onto the couch because of its weight. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of obese? A. Very overweight B. Very confused C. Very tiny D. Very excited | very overweight |
| The obnoxious tourist shouted over everyone and ignored all the rules of the museum. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of obnoxious? | extremely annoying |
| The obsequious servant bowed repeatedly, desperate to please the king. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of obsequious? A. Rude B. Too eager to obey C. Confused D. Distracted | too eager to obey |
| The obsessed gamer played for hours without noticing the sun had gone down. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of obsessed? | unable to stop thinking about something |
| The obtuse student didn’t understand even after the teacher explained it three times. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of obtuse? A. Sharp B. Slow to understand C. Excited D. Proud | slow to understand |
| The opinionated speaker refused to consider any ideas other than his own. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of opinionated? | strong-minded about beliefs |
| The optimistic runner believed she could win the race even after a bad start. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of optimistic? A. Hopeful B. Angry C. Tired D. Sad | hopeful |
| The opulent palace shimmered with marble floors and gold-trimmed walls. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of opulent? | rich and luxurious |
| The ornery goat refused to move and tried to nibble on the farmer’s shirt. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of ornery? A. Curious B. Grouchy and stubborn C. Tired D. Loud | grouchy and stubborn |
| The ostentatious man wore a giant diamond necklace just to impress strangers. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of ostentatious? | showy |
| The partisan voter refused to consider anything said by the opposing party. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of partisan? A. Supporting only one side B. Not paying attention C. Being nervous D. Feeling tired | supporting only one side |
| The passive student let everyone else make the decisions during group projects. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of passive? | not taking action |
| The patient teacher explained the steps again without showing any frustration. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of patient? A. Easily annoyed B. Able to wait calmly C. Loud D. Scared | able to wait calmly |
| The patriotic crowd waved flags proudly during the national song. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of patriotic? | showing love for one’s country |
| The penitent boy apologized sincerely after realizing he had hurt his friend. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of penitent? A. Proud B. Sorry for wrongdoing C. Confused D. Tired | sorry for wrongdoing |
| The perceptive detective noticed tiny clues that everyone else overlooked. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of perceptive? | quick to understand |
| The perfectionist artist erased tiny smudges over and over to make her drawing flawless. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of perfectionist? A. Wanting everything perfect B. Being lazy C. Being silly D. Forgetting everything | wanting everything perfect |
| The personable host made every guest feel welcome and important. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of personable? | friendly and pleasant |
| The pessimistic student assumed she would fail the test even after studying hard. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of pessimistic? A. Hopeful B. Expecting the worst C. Angry D. Excited | expecting the worst |
| The pitiful kitten meowed weakly in the rain, shaking from the cold. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of pitiful? | deserving sympathy |
| The playful dolphin leapt through the waves and splashed everyone on the boat. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of playful? A. Full of fun B. Scary C. Angry D. Tired | full of fun |
| The pleasant smell of fresh cookies drifted through the kitchen. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of pleasant? | nice or enjoyable |
| The pompous mayor gave a long speech bragging about himself. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of pompous? A. Humble B. Self-important C. Confused D. Sneaky | self-important |
| The proud student grinned when the teacher praised her hard work. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of proud? | feeling good about achievements |
| The prudent hiker packed extra water and a map before heading into the woods. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of prudent? A. Careful and wise B. Reckless C. Loud D. Funny | careful and wise |
| The punctilious waiter arranged every fork and spoon in perfect alignment. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of punctilious? | very careful about details |
| The punctual bus arrived exactly at 7:30 every morning. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of punctual? A. On time B. Late C. Crowded D. Empty | on time |
| The quaint cabin had a tiny porch, a stone chimney, and a peaceful forest view. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of quaint? | charmingly old-fashioned |
| The quarrelsome neighbors argued constantly, even about the color of the fence. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of quarrelsome? A. Argumentative B. Joyful C. Patient D. Kind | argumentative |
| The quiet library was so silent that students whispered their questions. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of quiet? | silent or calm |
| The quirky artist wore mismatched socks and painted with feathers instead of brushes. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of quirky? A. Usual B. Odd in a fun way C. Tired D. Angry | odd in a fun way |
| The quizzical look on the student’s face showed he didn’t understand the math problem. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of quizzical? | confused |
| The rambunctious puppy knocked over pillows as it zoomed around the living room. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of rambunctious? A. Calm B. Wild and energetic C. Scared D. Sleepy | wild and energetic |
| The rancorous man never forgave the friend who hurt his feelings years ago. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of rancorous? | full of resentment |
| The rash decision to dash across the slippery log almost caused him to fall. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of rash? A. Careful B. Reckless C. Smart D. Funny | reckless |
| The rational scientist based every conclusion on evidence and careful experiments. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of rational? | logical |
| The reasonable teacher agreed to give extra time since many students had been sick. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of reasonable? A. Fair B. Unfair C. Angry D. Strict | fair |
| The rebellious teenager snuck out after being told to stay home. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of rebellious? | disobedient |
| The reserved boy spoke only when he had something important to say. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of reserved? A. Loud B. Quiet and private C. Wild D. Funny | quiet and private |
| The resilient athlete bounced back after her injury and trained even harder. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of resilient? | able to recover |
| The respectful student waited his turn and listened politely during discussions. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of respectful? A. Rude B. Polite C. Angry D. Distracted | polite |
| The responsible babysitter fed the toddler on time and kept the house tidy. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of responsible? | reliable |
| The reverent crowd stood silently during the ceremony. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of reverent? A. Deeply respectful B. Disrespectful C. Loud D. Confused | deeply respectful |
| The rigid schedule allowed no time for breaks or changes. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of rigid? | strict and inflexible |
| The rotund hamster waddled across the cage to reach its food bowl. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of rotund? A. Skinny B. Round or plump C. Angry D. Tired | round or plump |
| The rowdy fans banged on the bleachers and shouted loudly during the game. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of rowdy? | noisy and wild |
| The ruthless pirate showed no mercy when capturing enemy ships. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of ruthless? A. Kind B. Merciful C. Cruel D. Tired | cruel |
| The saintly volunteer spent every weekend helping feed hungry families. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of saintly? | very kind and good |
| The sensible plan included backup ideas in case something went wrong. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of sensible? A. Wise and practical B. Foolish C. Unfair D. Silly | wise and practical |
| The sensitive boy cried easily whenever someone teased him. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of sensitive? | easily hurt emotionally |
| The serious student focused completely on her project and ignored distractions. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of serious? A. Playful B. Focused and not playful C. Lazy D. Silly | focused and not playful |
| The shallow pond was so low that fish could be seen from above. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of shallow? | not deep |
| The sheepish girl blushed when everyone noticed she had been singing loudly with her headphones on. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of sheepish? A. Proud B. Embarrassed C. Angry D. Sleepy | embarrassed |
| The shrewd businessman spotted a chance to make profit before anyone else. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of shrewd? | clever |
| The sinister shadow moved slowly across the wall, making everyone feel uneasy. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of sinister? A. Evil or threatening B. Funny C. Boring D. Bright | evil or threatening |
| The slovenly roommate left dirty dishes, clothes, and trash all over the apartment. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of slovenly? | messy |
| The sociable girl enjoyed meeting new people and talking to everyone at the party. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of sociable? A. Shy B. Friendly and outgoing C. Angry D. Quiet | friendly and outgoing |
| The spontaneous trip to the beach happened without any planning at all. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of spontaneous? | unplanned |
| The stately mansion stood tall with white pillars and a wide staircase. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of stately? A. Tiny B. Grand and impressive C. Dirty D. Weak | grand and impressive |
| The staunch friend defended you no matter what others said. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of staunch? | loyal and firm |
| The stealthy cat crept silently toward the toy mouse. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of stealthy? A. Noisy B. Sneaky C. Tired D. Bright | sneaky |
| The stern judge expected everyone to follow the rules without exception. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of stern? | strict |
| The strict parent required homework to be finished before any screen time. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of strict? A. Very firm with rules B. Very confused C. Very lazy D. Very silly | very firm with rules |
| The stubborn mule refused to move no matter how hard it was pulled. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of stubborn? | unwilling to change |
| The studious child read every night and completed all her assignments early. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of studious? A. Hard-working in school B. Loud C. Angry D. Silly | hard-working in school |
| The tenacious athlete kept training even after facing several injuries. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of tenacious? | persistent and determined |
| The terrifying roar of the lion echoed through the zoo. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of terrifying? A. Funny B. Very scary C. Very boring D. Very quiet | very scary |
| The thoughtful friend remembered everyone's birthdays and wrote kind notes. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of thoughtful? | caring and considerate |
| The thrifty shopper searched for coupons to save money on groceries. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of thrifty? A. Wasteful B. Careful with money C. Angry D. Confused | careful with money |
| The timid rabbit hid behind a bush when it heard footsteps. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of timid? | shy or fearful |
| The tolerant teacher allowed students to share different opinions without arguing. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of tolerant? A. Accepting of differences B. Angry C. Confused D. Tired | accepting of differences |
| The treacherous trail was slippery and full of hidden drop-offs. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of treacherous? | dangerous |
| The treasonous soldier secretly helped the enemy during the battle. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of treasonous? A. Helpful B. Betraying one's country C. Confident D. Lucky | betraying one's country |
| The truculent prisoner refused to follow orders and shouted angrily at the guards. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of truculent? | aggressive |
| The trusting child believed every promise her older brother made. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of trusting? A. Doubtful B. Believing others easily C. Angry D. Tired | believing others easily |
| The uncouth guest burped loudly at the table and wiped his hands on the curtains. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of uncouth? | rude or ill-mannered |
| The understanding teacher listened carefully and tried to help the upset student. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of understanding? A. Mean B. Empathetic C. Distracted D. Confused | empathetic |
| The unfortunate hiker sprained his ankle just five minutes into the trail. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of unfortunate? | unlucky |
| The unscrupulous salesman lied about the car’s condition to make a profit. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of unscrupulous? A. Honest B. Dishonest C. Tired D. Helpful | dishonest |
| The unwise traveler walked into the desert without enough water. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of unwise? | not smart |
| The vain girl spent hours looking in the mirror bragging about her beauty. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of vain? A. Too proud of appearance B. Humble C. Confused D. Angry | too proud of appearance |
| The vehement speaker shouted passionately about the issue he cared about. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of vehement? | intense or forceful |
| The vengeful villain plotted ways to get back at the hero for ruining his plans. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of vengeful? A. Caring B. Afraid C. Seeking revenge D. Forgetful | seeking revenge |
| The versatile performer sang, danced, and played instruments during the show. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of versatile? | able to do many things |
| The vindictive pirate promised to make anyone who crossed him pay the price. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of vindictive? A. Forgiving B. Wanting revenge C. Tired D. Cheerful | wanting revenge |
| The wasteful shopper bought food she never ate and threw most of it away. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of wasteful? | not using resources wisely |
| The willful toddler insisted on doing everything herself even when it caused trouble. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of willful? A. Easily convinced B. Stubbornly determined C. Sleepy D. Confused | stubbornly determined |
| The wise elder shared stories that helped younger people make better decisions. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of wise? | showing good judgment |
| The xenophobic man refused to speak to anyone from other countries. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of xenophobic? A. Fearful or hateful of foreigners B. Proud C. Hungry D. Confused | fearful or hateful of foreigners |
| The youthful runner dashed across the field with the energy of someone half his age. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of youthful? | young or lively |
| The zealous fan cheered so passionately that he nearly lost his voice. According to the sentence, what is the meaning of zealous? A. Enthusiastic B. Nervous C. Careless D. Sad | enthusiastic |
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