Personality Vocabulary
What does "stubborn" mean?
Someone who refuses to change their opinion or attitude.
Complete: "She usually _____ (walk) to school, but today she _____ (take) the bus."
She usually walks to school, but today she is taking the bus.
Complete: "She ____ always _____ (complain) about everything!"
She is always complaining about everything!
Create a question using "What's... like?"
Example: "What's your new teacher like?"
Complete: "I _____ (play) soccer every weekend when I was younger."
I used to play soccer every weekend when I was younger.
What does "easygoing" mean?
Someone who is relaxed and doesn't get upset easily.
Complete: "I _____ (not / understand) this math problem right now, but I _____ (try) my best."
I don't understand this math problem right now, but I am trying my best.
Complete: "My brother _____ constantly _____ (borrow) my clothes without asking!"
My brother is constantly borrowing my clothes without asking!
What is the difference between: "What does she like?" and "What is she like?"
"What does she like?" = asks about her preferences (favorite things/activities). "What is she like?" = asks about her personality/character.
Tell me two things you used to do but don't do anymore.
Example: "I used to watch cartoons every morning. I used to have a pet hamster."
What is the difference between "shy" and "outgoing"?
Shy = quiet, nervous around people.
Outgoing = friendly, confident, enjoys meeting people.
When do we use Simple Present vs. Present Progressive? Explain with examples.
Simple Present = habits, routines, general facts (e.g., "I drink coffee every morning.") Present Progressive = actions happening now or temporary situations
Complete: "They ____ forever _____ (arrive) late to class. It drives me crazy!"
They are forever arriving late to class. It drives me crazy!
Complete the question: "__________ it like to live in a big city?"
What's it like to live in a big city?
What is the difference between "used to" and "would" when talking about the past?
Used to = past habits OR states (e.g., "I used to have long hair.") Would = ONLY past habits/actions (NOT states)
Complete the sentence: "She's so ___________ - she always believes she can achieve her goals, even when things are difficult."
ambitious
Correct the mistake: "He is wanting to go to the movies tonight."
He wants to go to the movies tonight.
Create a sentence describing an annoying habit of a classmate using "always + -ing."
Example: "Carlos is always tapping his pencil on the desk during tests!"
Your friend is starting a new school. What follow-up question using "like" can you ask?
Examples: "What are your new classmates like?" "What's the school like?" "What's your new teacher like?"
Correct the mistake: "I would live in a small town when I was a child."
I used to live in a small town when I was a child.
Describe someone who is "reliable" and someone who is "moody" in complete sentences.
Reliable = someone you can trust/ depend on. Moody = someone whose emotions change quickly and unpredictably.
Create TWO sentences about yourself: 1) A habit using Simple Present, 2) Something you're doing this week using Present Progressive.
Example: "I play soccer every Saturday."
"I'm studying for my exams this week."
What is the structure for expressing annoyance about someone's habits? Give 3 examples.
Structure: subject + is/are + always/constantly/forever + verb-ing
Create a dialogue (3-4 exchanges) where one person asks about a new friend using "like" questions.
Example: A: "My friend just moved here." B: "Oh, what's she like?" A: "She's very friendly and funny." B: "What does she like to do in her free time?" A: "She likes playing tennis and painting."
Use BOTH "used to" and "would" in a paragraph about your childhood (3-4 sentences).
Example: "When I was young, I used to live near the beach. My family would go swimming every summer. I also used to have a dog named Max. He would always follow me to school!"