Describing People’s Physical Appearances Worksheet for 9-Year-Olds | English Learning

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Instructions

Read the instructions for each part carefully. Use the words you learn to become a great character describer!

Part 1: Word Match

Look at the words in the Word Box. Write each word in the correct column in the table below. Each word should only be used once.

tall   •   curly   •   brown   •   muscular   •   short (height)   •   green   •   straight   •   slender   •   blonde   •   blue   •   long   •   medium-height

Height Build Hair Eyes
       
       
       
 

Part 2: Complete the Descriptions

Fill in the blanks to complete the sentences describing these people. You can use words from Part 1 or your own ideas.

  1. My best friend is very and has long, hair.
  2. The superhero was and strong, with sparkling eyes.
  3. The librarian has short, hair and always wears her glasses.
  4. My little sister is still quite and has big, eyes.

Part 3: Unscramble the Adjectives

Unscramble these letters to make words that describe people.

  • g l o n   →  
  • n o w r b   →  
  • l a l t   →  
  • y c u r l   →  
  • m i l s   →  

Part 4: Describe a Character

Think of your favourite character from a book, a movie, or a video game. Describe what they look like in the box below. Try to use at least four of the descriptive words you've learned today!

Think about: Hair colour and style? Eye colour? Are they tall or short?

Answer Key

Part 1: Word Match

Height Build Hair Eyes
tall muscular curly brown
short (height) slender straight green
medium-height blonde blue
long

Part 2: Complete the Descriptions

(Answers may vary. Sample answers are provided.)

  1. My best friend is very tall and has long, blonde hair.
  2. The superhero was muscular and strong, with sparkling blue eyes.
  3. The librarian has short, straight hair and always wears her glasses.
  4. My little sister is still quite short and has big, brown eyes.

Part 3: Unscramble the Adjectives

  • g l o n   →   long
  • n o w r b   →   brown
  • l a l t   →   tall
  • y c u r l   →   curly
  • m i l s   →   slim

Part 4: Describe a Character

Answers will vary based on the student's choice of character. Check for use of descriptive words related to height, build, hair, and eyes.

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