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FN.8 - Describing people

So and Such

Average: 1.7 (337 votes)

In English we have many different ways of emphasing a particular point. Words like 'very' and 'extremely' are the most known by students.

Others ways to do this are with 'so' and 'such'.

If you say: "it's so hot today!", it's a stronger emphasis than saying "it's very hot today."

The structure is: SO + ADJECTIVE

Another alternative is by saying "It's such a hot day!" This is also stronger than 'very'

The structure is: SUCH + ADJECTIVE + NOUN

Illness Idioms

Average: 2.6 (22 votes)

I woke up this morning with a terrible head cold. I’m now writing this lesson in bed surrounded by tissues and orange juice and I’m feeling very sorry for myself! So, why not write a lesson based on illness idioms, I thought...that will make me feel better! In the following idioms, which do you think is the correct missing word?
Lesson by Caroline

Vocabulary of Emotions

Average: 2 (15 votes)

Okay guys, here's some vocabulary for emotions. Remember, the word synonym means 'similar to'. Good luck!

When you have finished, write example sentences using the correct answers. Did anyone get 8/8?

Link: Personal Pronouns

Personality Adjectives Scramble for Elementary Level

Average: 2.3 (16 votes)

There are so many different ways we can describe people and their personalities. There are eight personality adjectives in the following text but the letters are all mixed up. Read the text then unscramble the letters to make the correct adjectives and put them in the boxes. Good luck!

7 Personality Adjectives

Average: 3.2 (29 votes)

Have you ever described yourself in one word? What word would you use to describe yourself? Personality adjectives are useful for talking about our characters or the characters of people we know.

Here are seven personality adjectives for you to learn. Do any of these describe you?

ambitious

A person who has a strong wish to be successful, powerful or rich is ambitious.

Personality Words

Average: 3 (23 votes)

Match the personality adjective to the best description in the following six sentences.

Which words do use to describe yourself? Remember to give examples e.g.
"I am ___ because ___."

Link: The Year of the Ox 'Personality Adjectives'

Adjectives - Positive Character Traits

Average: 2.6 (164 votes)

The following adjectives are positive character traits essential to learning English. I have included very concise (short, brief) definitions. Please consult a dictionary for a complete understanding of each word because many of the words are very similar in meaning. These words are worth incorporating into your vocabulary, so the next time someone asks you to describe yourself; you won't have any difficulty coming up with 11 positive character traits.

-ed and -ing adjective endings

Average: 3 (36 votes)

"This movie is boring, I am bored of watching it."

English for Angry Situations

Average: 1.7 (194 votes)

These are some useful adjectives, idioms and slang you can use the next time someone gets angry.

Angry Adjectives:

Here are some adjectives that we use that mean angry. They are show strong anger. They can be used in any situation - none of them are slang.

The Year of the Ox: Personality Adjectives

Average: 2.2 (19 votes)