Character Traits

talking in a free and honest way about your opinions

• appreciative

• empathetic

• outspoken

• skillful

continuing and remaining determined

• stoic

• relentless

• skillful

• clever

feeling or showing concern about someone who is in a bad situation

• appreciative

• sympathetic

• humble

• kind-hearted

Dwayne is always asking questions. He wants to know all about how things work and why things are the way they are. What can the reader conclude about Dewayne?

• weird

• creative

• curious

Allen stole Ben's cookies from his lunch bag. When Ben asked him about it, Allen lied. Later, Allen broke a glass. When his mother asked him who had broken the glass, Allen blamed his younger brother. Based on Allen the fact Allen blamed his brother, the reader can conclude his is being ________.

• dishonest

• unfriendly

• trustworthy

Mrs. Jones knows that she can always count on Brad to follow directions, finish his work or help a classmate. Brad's friends trust him to keep his promises. Brad's parents never have to ask him twice to do his chores or go to bed on time. What can the reader conclude about Brad?

• dependable

• loyal

• independent

Thomas pushed his way to the front of the line. He grabbed his lunch tray without saying, "Thank you," to the server. While he was eating, he talked with his mouth full, and he left a mess of crumbs when he was done. What can the reader conclude about Thomas?

• disgusting

• rude

• hungry

Natalie asked her mother for the tenth time if it was time to go to the beach yet. She had been waiting all morning and could hardly stand it! What can the reader conclude about Natalie?

• angry

• impatient

• energetic

Sally always makes people feel welcome when they come to visit. She stops whatever she is doing and gives her guests her full attention. Not only that, she always seems to have a plate of freshly baked cookies to offer. What can the reader conclude about Sally?

• lonely

• friendly

• hostile

Jay makes sure that he always pays attention in class. He never doodles or daydreams. He knows that what the teacher is saying is important! What can the reader conclude about Jay?

• bored

• distracted

• attentive