Extremely
Explanation
“Extremely” intensifies a personality trait to a very high degree. “Not at all” expresses the absence of the trait, so it represents no degree rather than a high degree.
Bold
Explanation
Bold describes a person who shows courage or confidence. Responsible instead describes reliability in carrying out duties.
Someone who is not worried about the future and lets things come
Explanation
A happy-go-lucky person is relaxed about the future and lets events unfold. Careful planning and strict routines describe different personality tendencies.
Quiet, sometimes irresponsible, a little touchy, and quite outgoing
Explanation
Leila is described as quiet, sometimes irresponsible, a little touchy, quite outgoing, silly, and easily scared. Being quiet and outgoing can both apply to her profile, so they are not treated as mutually exclusive.
A dove
Explanation
Leila would be represented by a dove because she has a happy-go-lucky approach to life. A lion represents a born leader, which is not the characteristic used for her comparison.
If she were a dove, she would enjoy a relaxed life.
Explanation
The hypothetical pattern uses “If she were” followed by “she would” and a base verb. The other sentences mix ordinary present forms, incorrect hypothetical forms, or incompatible verb tenses.
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Which expressions intensify personality traits?
Not at all, not very, a bit, quite, extremely, and too.
Name three positive personality adjectives from the quiz.
Responsible, patient, and caring.
Name three negative personality adjectives from the quiz.
Impatient, irresponsible, and selfish.
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