Target words:
affectionate
friendly
irresponsible
responsible
sympathetic
unsociable
ambitious
honest
kind
self-confident
tidy
untidy
anxious
imaginative
mature
selfish
unambitious
bossy
immature
moody
sensible
unfriendly
charming
impatient
organized
sensitive
unimaginative
competitive independent
patient
sociable
unkind
dishonest
insecure
rebellious
spoilt
unreliable
disorganized insensitive
reliable
stubborn
unselfish
Exercise 1: Match the Opposites
Match the adjectives in Column A with their opposites in Column B.
A
affectionate
ambitious
anxious
bossy
charming
competitive
dishonest
disorganized
impatient
insecure
irresponsible
moody
stubborn
selfish
B
unfriendly
unambitious
self-confident
unselfish
unfriendly
unambitious
honest
organized
patient
self-confident
responsible
stable
flexible
unselfish
Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences with the correct adjective from the list.
1. She always tells the truth. She is very _________.
2. Tom is very _________; he never listens to advice and always does things his
way.
3. I love spending time with Emma because she is so _________ and always
makes me feel welcome.
4. David is very _________; he always wants to be the best at everything.
5. My little brother is very _________—he always gets what he wants and never
hears "no."
6. Sarah is so _________ that she always worries about small things.
7. Our teacher is really _________; she makes sure everyone follows the rules.
8. He is very _________; he always forgets where he puts his things.
Exercise 3: Find Someone Who… (Speaking)
Instead of just asking questions, students must explain why the person fits the
description after finding them.
1. Find someone who is affectionate. (Do you like showing love and care to
others?)
2. Find someone who is impatient. (Do you find it hard to wait for things?)
3. Find someone who is independent. (Do you like making decisions on your
own?)
4. Find someone who is insecure. (Do you sometimes doubt yourself?)
5. Find someone who is stubborn. (Do you refuse to change your mind easily?)
6. Find someone who is sympathetic. (Do you always try to understand how
others feel?)
7. Find someone who is reliable. (Do people trust you to keep your promises?)
8. Find someone who is moody. (Do your emotions change quickly?)
Exercise 4: Personality Quiz
Instead of just filling in the blanks, students rate their personality on a scale from 1
to 5 and explain their choice.
1. I am organized (1 - Not at all, 5 - Very organized) because
________________.
2. I am kind (1 - Not at all, 5 - Very kind) because ________________.
3. I am independent (1 - Not at all, 5 - Very independent) because
________________.
4. I am moody (1 - Not at all, 5 - Very moody) because ________________.
5. I am imaginative (1 - Not at all, 5 - Very imaginative) because
________________.
6. I am sensitive (1 - Not at all, 5 - Very sensitive) because ________________.
7. I am rebellious (1 - Not at all, 5 - Very rebellious) because
________________.
8. I am selfish (1 - Not at all, 5 - Very selfish) because ________________.
Exercise 5: Correct the Mistake
Instead of just replacing the adjective, students rewrite the sentence correctly and
explain why the original adjective was wrong.
1. Emma is very dishonest; she always tells the truth. (Wrong! Rewrite it
correctly.)
2. Jake is really independent; he always asks his parents for help.
3. Our teacher is so disorganized; her desk is always neat.
4. Sam is unkind because he always helps others.
5. Lucy is very patient; she gets angry if she has to wait.
6. Tom is very unsociable; he loves meeting new people.
7. Alex is reliable because he always forgets our plans.
8. My little brother is very mature; he still behaves like a child.
Exercise 6: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the story with the correct adjectives from the word bank.
Word Bank:
affectionate
dishonest
impatient
mature
responsible
spoilt
ambitious
disorganized independent
moody
selfconfident
stubborn
anxious
friendly
insecure
organized
selfish
sympathetic
bossy
honest
insensitive
patient
sensible
tidy
charming
imaginative irresponsible rebellious
sensitive
unambitious
competitive
immature
kind
reliable
sociable
unfriendly
unimaginative
unkind
unreliable
unselfish
unsociable
untidy
A Day at School
Lisa and Tom are complete opposites. Lisa is very (1) __________ and always makes
sure to keep her things in order, while Tom is completely (2) __________ and often
forgets his homework. Lisa is also extremely (3) __________, always planning for
the future, while Tom is rather (4) __________ and doesn’t worry about his goals.
One day, their teacher announced a group project. Lisa was excited because she is (5)
__________ and loves working with others, but Tom felt (6) __________, worrying
that he might not do well. Their third teammate, Emma, was very (7) __________,
always thinking of creative ideas. However, she was also a bit (8) __________ and
often acted younger than her age.
During the project, Lisa became (9) __________ because Tom wasn’t doing his part.
Tom thought Lisa was too (10) __________ and wanted to control everything.
Meanwhile, Emma tried to keep the peace, using her (11) __________ personality to
make everyone feel comfortable.
At the end of the project, they realized that working together wasn’t so bad after all.
Lisa learned to be more (12) __________ and let others help, while Tom tried to be
more (13) __________ and take responsibility. Emma, as always, stayed her (14)
__________ self, making sure everyone stayed happy.
Exercise 7: Debate Statements:
1. "Being ambitious is always a good thing."
• Some people believe ambition leads to success. Others think it causes
stress and unhappiness. What do you think?
2. "It’s better to be independent than to rely on others."
• Is independence an important quality, or do we need support from others
to succeed?
3. "Competitive people achieve more in life."
• Do you think competition is necessary for success, or can it create
problems?
4. "Being honest is always the best policy."
• Is it ever okay to lie? Are there situations where being dishonest is
better?
5. "Moody people are difficult to be friends with."
• Do you agree or disagree? Can moodiness affect relationships?
6. "Self-confident people are more successful than talented people."
• Is confidence more important than skill and knowledge?
7. "Children who are spoilt become irresponsible adults."
• Do you think spoiled children struggle later in life, or can they still
become responsible?
8. "It’s better to be kind than to be sensible."
• Should people always be kind, even if it’s not the most logical choice?
Exercise 8: Which One Describes Me? (Guessing Game)
Write three adjectives that describe yourself without showing them to your partner.
Give examples of your behavior, and your partner has to guess the adjectives.
Example:
• I always make sure my homework is done on time.
• I never get angry when I have to wait for someone.
• I love meeting new people and making friends.
Exercise 9: Story Writing Challenge
Write a short story (6-8 sentences) about a person using at least five adjectives from
the list. You can describe their personality, problems, or how they interact with
others.
Example:
"Sophie was very ambitious. She always wanted to be the best in her class. However,
she was also impatient and got frustrated when she didn’t succeed immediately. Her
friend Jack was more relaxed and kind. He helped Sophie stay calm and focus on her
goals. Over time, Sophie became more mature and learned that success takes time."