Grade 6 · Reading

Character Traits Reading Practice

Use a character’s actions and words to describe traits. This page draws from 20 unique questions in the English Grade 6 question bank.

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Sample reading questions

When supplies spilled across the community garden, Talia knelt down and helped pick them up. No one had asked for help, but Talia noticed the problem and acted right away.

Try this question: Which trait best describes Talia?

When supplies spilled across the desert trail, Renee knelt down and helped pick them up. No one had asked for help, but Renee noticed the problem and acted right away.

Try this question: Which trait best describes Renee?

When the group entered the debate club, Marisol noticed that one teammate looked confused. Marisol quietly explained the first step and waited until the teammate was ready. The action is small, but it reveals how the character treats others.

Try this question: Which trait best describes Marisol?

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