Positive Personality Adjectives Quiz

You can do this quiz online or print it on paper. It tests some of the words in our Vocabulary section's list of positive personality adjectives.

1. Which word is closest in meaning to "polite"?

charming
sincere
courteous
a) charming b) sincere c) courteous

2. Which word is closest in meaning to "hard-working"?

pro-active
resourceful
diligent
a) pro-active b) resourceful c) diligent

3. Which word is closest in meaning to "funny"?

humorous
convivial
plucky
a) humorous b) convivial c) plucky

4. Which word is closest in meaning to "sociable"?

amusing
gregarious
diplomatic
a) amusing b) gregarious c) diplomatic

5. If you consider the needs or feelings of others, you're a _______ person.

reserved
considerate
faithful
a) reserved b) considerate c) faithful

6. If you have a relaxed attitude and don't worry too much, you're _______ .

easygoing
versatile
patient
a) easygoing b) versatile c) patient

7. If you express strong feelings or beliefs about something, you're _______ about it.

passionate
romantic
compassionate
a) passionate b) romantic c) compassionate

8. If you often feel sympathy for people or animals that are suffering, you're a _______ person.

passionate
romantic
compassionate
a) passionate b) romantic c) compassionate

9. Which word is closest in meaning to "sensible"?

sensitive
rational
reliable
a) sensitive b) rational c) reliable

10. If you don't depend on other people or need much support, you're an _______ person.

adventurous
energetic
independent
a) adventurous b) energetic c) independent

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Contributor: Matt Errey. Matt is the author of several books including 1000 Phrasal Verbs in Context and Common English Idioms for learners, and Matt's ESL Games and Quizzes for teachers.