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Topic: DESCRIBING PEOPLE (PHYSICAL TRAITS) 1

Choose the best response to complete each of the following sentences.

1. Jim is (higher/taller) than I am.

2. My sister is (lower/shorter) than I am.

3. My brother isn't fat, he's (stocky/sticky).

4. The word "skinny" is slightly more negative than the word (thinning/thin).

5. He's completely (bold/bald). He lost all of his hair years ago.

6. My sister works out every day, so she's in very good (shaped/shape).

7. He's not fat, but he has a bit of a (belly/fat).

8. He's six feet (high/tall).

9. He walks with a (limp/lump).

10. My grandfather has (trouble/problem) walking fast. (= he can't walk fast easily)

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Here are some ESL questions for beginner/intermediate-level students to practice describing people. These work well for speaking practice, pair work, or exams.

Beginner Level
What does he/she look like?
Is the person tall or short?
What color is his/her hair?
Does he/she have long or short hair?
What is he/she wearing?
Is he/she nice or mean?
Is the person funny?
Is he/she friendly?
Who is this person?
Is he/she your friend or family member?

Intermediate Level
How would you describe this person's face?
Does the person look young or old?
Does he/she wear glasses or have facial hair?
How does the person usually dress?
What kind of person is he/she?
Is the person shy or outgoing?
Is he/she hardworking or lazy?
How does this person act with other people?
What does this person like to do?
What is one good quality about this person?
What is one bad habit this person has?

FEELING CONFIDENT? TRY THESE VOCABULARY TESTS:

Talking about work 1
Talking about work 2
Describing people 1
Describing people 2
Talking about movies 1
Talking about movies 2
Driving 1
Driving 2
Emotions & Feelings 1
Emotions & Feelings 2
Emotions & Feelings 3

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