Question

choosing the best life - character and choices worksheet
name:____ class:____ date:
part 1: true or false
read each statement carefully. write t for true or f for false.
1.____ good character is shown only when someone is watching you.
2.____ the choices you make today can affect your future opportunities.
3.____ respect means treating others the way you want to be treated.
4.____ peer pressure can only be negative.
5.____ honesty and integrity are important traits of strong character.
6.____ its okay to compromise your values if your friends pressure you to.
7.____ taking responsibility for your actions helps others trust you.
8.____ making healthy decisions includes thinking about possible consequences.
9.____ a persons character can grow and change based on their choices.
10.____ choosing friends who share your values can make positive decisions easier.
part 2: matching - character traits and definitions
match each character trait to its correct definition. write the letter of the definition next to the word.
word bank:
a. responsibility
b. respect
c. honesty
d. integrity
e. self - control
f. compassion
g. courage
h. perseverance

trait definition
1.____ responsibility doing what is right even when its difficult or unpopular
2.____ respect telling the truth and being trustworthy

Explanation:

1. Good character is not just shown when someone is watching. It's an internal quality. So, statement 1 is False.
2. Today's choices can limit or expand future opportunities. So, statement 2 is True.
3. Respect is treating others the way they want to be treated (not just how you want). So, statement 3 is False.
4. Peer pressure can be positive (e.g., friends encouraging study). So, statement 4 is False.
5. Honesty and integrity are core to strong character. So, statement 5 is True.
6. Compromising values under friend - pressure is wrong. So, statement 6 is False.
7. Taking responsibility builds trust. So, statement 7 is True.
8. Healthy decisions consider consequences. So, statement 8 is True.
9. Choices can shape character growth. So, statement 9 is True.
10. Friends with shared values aid positive decisions. So, statement 10 is True.

For the matching part:

1. “Doing what is right even when it's difficult or unpopular” is Courage (G), not Responsibility.
2. “Telling the truth and being trustworthy” is Honesty (C), not Respect.

Answer:

1. F
2. T
3. F
4. F
5. T
6. F
7. T
8. T
9. T
10. T

Matching:

1. G (Courage)
2. C (Honesty)