Adjectives

interesting

boring

good

bad

nice

horrible

delicious

disgusting

beautiful

handsome

ugly

cute

fun

annoying

funny

scary

new

old

quiet

loud

colourful

sweet

sour

spicy

hot

cold

clean

dirty

cheap

expensive

fast

slow

big

hard

small

thick

easy

thin

We can use the verb to be to describe how we and others feel.

I am ...

She is ...

worried

He is ...

bored

scared

disgusted

funny

sad/upset

romantic

angry

It is ...

cold

tired

You
are ...

They
are ...

Happy / O.K/
pleased

happy

embarrassed

surprised /
shocked

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We
are ...

nervous

hot

thoughtful

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Personality

Loud

Funny

Smart

Stupid
Than
k
you!

GO
AWAY
!

Polite

Rude

Talkative

Bored

Active

Lazy

Friendly

Hardworking

Shy

Confident

Brave

Kind

We can use the verb to be to describe peoples personality (how they behave)
and what they look like (appearance).

For example:
My mum is kind and hardworking. My brother is funny and friendly.
The policeman is very brave! My cousin is smart, but very lazy.

Appearance

Slim
Tall

Short

Fat

Muscular

Medium length
hair

Skinny

Long hair

Short hair

Wavy hair

Straight hair

Spiky hair

Dreadlocks

Bald

Moustache

Beard

Glasses

Handsome

Ugly

Freckles

Beautiful /
pretty

Curly hair

Green = I am

He/She/It is

You/We/They are

Blue = I have

He/She/It has

You/We/They have

For example:

I have short brown hair. My best friend is pretty and slim. She has long wavy
hair and glasses.
EAL (2012-2013)
Name: ____________________________ Class: ____
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Date:

Write a description of three people from your family and friends. Describe their
appearance and personality, and draw a picture of them.

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