Question

Select the best option to fill in the blank:
The habits and hobbies of a character may tell you about _______________ .

• A. their personality
• B. their family background
• C. their problems
• D. their decision-making skills

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

"A character sketch is a description made for the purpose of guiding the writer on such assignments as introducing a particular character to the reader in such a way that both the writer and readers can have a quick overview of the character's attributes; including but not limited to physical appearance, idiosyncratic (individual) tendencies in different circumstances, state of mind as shaped by former experiences and how these will affect their future actions."

Option A: 'Habits' and 'hobbies' tell you what the character likes to do and his daily way of living. This tells the reader about his personality.

The personality is 'a combination of characters and qualities that form an individual's distinctive character'. The 'habits and hobbies' do bring out the qualities of the character.

Hence option A is correct.

Option B: The 'habits and hobbies' portray personal qualities of the character. It does not express his family background.

Option C: There is no connection between 'their problems' and 'habits'.

Option D: Similarly, there is no connection between the character's likes 'habits and hobbies' and his ability to make a decision.

Hence options B, C and D are wrong.