Describing People's Physical Appearances - English Worksheet for 8-Year-Olds

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Instructions

Let's learn some new words to describe what people look like! Read each section carefully and fill in the answers.

Part 1: Word Sorter

Look at the words in the box. Write each word under the correct heading below. Some words might fit in more than one place, but just choose the best one!

curly    tall    blue    short    brown    glasses    long    green    straight    freckles    blonde

Hair:

  • ____________________
  • ____________________
  • ____________________
  • ____________________

Eyes:

  • ____________________
  • ____________________
  • ____________________

Height:

  • ____________________
  • ____________________

Other Features:

  • ____________________
  • ____________________

Part 2: Complete the Sentences

Use a word from the word bank to complete each sentence.

tall    glasses    short    brown    curly

  1. My dad is very ________________ and can reach the top shelf.

  2. My little sister has ________________ hair that bounces when she runs.

  3. My teacher wears ________________ when she reads a book.

  4. My best friend has ________________ eyes, the color of teddy bears.

  5. I have ________________ hair, but I want it to grow long.

Part 3: Reading Detective

Read the description of Maya and then answer the questions below.

Maya is a girl in my class. She is tall for her age and has a big smile. She has long, blonde hair that she usually wears in a ponytail. Maya has bright blue eyes. She doesn't wear glasses, but she has a few freckles across her nose from playing in the sun.

  1. Is Maya tall or short?

    2. ____________________________________________________

  2. What color is Maya's hair?

    3. ____________________________________________________

  3. What color are her eyes?

    4. ____________________________________________________

  4. What does Maya have across her nose?

    5. ____________________________________________________




Answer Key

Part 1: Word Sorter

Hair:

  • curly
  • short
  • long
  • straight
  • blonde
    • (Note: Brown could also be here)

Eyes:

  • blue
  • brown
  • green

Height:

  • tall
  • short

Other Features:

  • glasses
  • freckles

Part 2: Complete the Sentences

  1. My dad is very tall and can reach the top shelf.
  2. My little sister has curly hair that bounces when she runs.
  3. My teacher wears glasses when she reads a book.
  4. My best friend has brown eyes, the color of teddy bears.
  5. I have short hair, but I want it to grow long.

Part 3: Reading Detective

  1. Is Maya tall or short?
    She is tall.
  2. What color is Maya's hair?
    Her hair is blonde.
  3. What color are her eyes?
    Her eyes are blue.
  4. What does Maya have across her nose?
    She has freckles.
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