Ex.18. In each space below put an adjective made from the noun in brackets after the phrase.

1. a __________ dress (fashion)
2. a __________ athlete (muscle)
3. a __________ army (triumph)
4. a __________ painting (value)
5. a __________ room (space)
6. a __________ worker (skill)
7. a __________ table (circle)
8. a __________ attempt (success)
9. a __________ shape (triangle)
10. __________ advice (parent)
11. a __________ place (peace)
12. a __________ day (memory)
13. a __________ chair (comfort)
14. a __________ person (knowledge)
15. a __________ campaign (president)
16. a __________ business (profit)
17. a __________ ancestor (distance)
18. an __________ car (economise)
19. an __________ chapter (introduce)
20. an __________ police officer (observe)
21. a __________ cake (stick)
22. an __________ leaflet (explain)
23. an __________ dog (obey)
24. _____ nuclear war (accident)
25. a __________ fish (slip)
26. an __________ film (educate)
27. a __________ effect (destroy)
28. a __________ student (create)
29. an __________ story (believe)
30. a __________ smell (persist)
31. a __________ person (decide)
32. __________ evidence (statistics)

Ex.19. Make adjectives from the words in brackets, making any necessary changes in spelling.

 

1. Parents gave the school __________ support in its case for getting its facilities improved. (value)
2. Many children develop fears of __________ dangers. (imagine)
3. He was adopted as a Liberal __________ candidate. (parliament)
4. We had a __________ row last night. (fury)
5. The names are published in __________ order. (alphabet)
6. He has the __________ cigar after dinner. (occasion)
7. His friends are all __________ - they're painters, musicians and writers. (art)
8. He filled the __________ silences with __________ anecdotes. (frequency, comic)
9. It was __________ of her to challenge the managing director's decision. (courage)
10. Babies are __________ about everything around them. (curiosity)
11. There's increasing demand for cars which are more __________ on fuel. (economy)
12. The drought has made __________ farmers about the harvest. (anxiety)
13. Both drivers are in a __________ condition after the 120mph crash. (crisis)
14. Both exams are taken after five years of __________ education. (second)
15. He was a truly __________ storyteller. (marvel)
16. Some parts of the world seem to be experiencing __________ changes. (climate)
17. He smiled a friendly, slightly __________ smile. (irony)
18. It was a splendid Victorian building __________ in shape. (rectangle)
19. The most __________ of these extraordinary fossils can be seen in the museum. (spectacle)
20. We watched scenes of the __________ rescue on the news. (drama)
21. She specializes in __________ novels set in eighteenth-century England. (history)
22. There were some __________ characters hanging around outside. (suspicion)
23. The plane appeared to have crashed because of a __________ problem. (mechanic)
24. What is the __________ form of “media”? (single)
25. She seems to have spent all her life studying in __________ establishments. (education)
26. There are __________ notes with the diagram. (explain)
27. The government's __________ policies have led us into the worst recession for years. (economy)
28. He is a Nobel Prize winner in the field of __________ biology. (molecule)
29. She's an actress whose inner life has remained __________, despite the many interviews she has given. (mystery)
30. The story is written in richly __________ language. (poetry)

 

Ex.20. Make adjectives using the negative prefixes il-, im-, ir-.

il-, im-, ir-

выделяется в прилагательных, имеет отрицательное значение

 

1. It’s __________ to drive a car that is not insured. (legal)

2. They know nothing and they read nothing – they are completely __________. (literate)

3. It’s an __________ statement, because if one part is true, the other must be false. (logical)

4. She’s rather __________ for her age, don’t you think? (mature)

5. She sat __________, wondering what to do next. (mobile)

6. He makes these __________ statements of his own brilliance. (modest)

7. The Greek gods were __________ and so couldn’t die. (mortal)

8. It’s __________ to cheat someone of their money. (moral)

9. By Friday afternoon, I am usually quite __________ for the weekend to begin. (patient)

10. We are living in an __________ world, aren’t we? (perfect)

11. It’s considered __________ to ask a person how much they earn. (polite)

12. Silk clothes are so __________ as you can’t put them in the washing machine. (practical)

13. These documents are __________ to the present investigation. (relevant)

14. She gave me one of those __________ smiles and I had to agree. (resistible)

15. It would be __________ to ignore those warnings. (responsible)

 

Ex.21. Make adjectives using the negative prefix in-.

in-	a) а) выделяется в прилагательных, имеет отрицательное значение (inaudible); b) выделяется в прилагательных, обозначает отсутствие какого-либо качества (incapable).

 

1. Your estimate of the cost of the project has turned out to be __________. (accurate)

2. It’s bad for your health to be physically __________. (active)

3. He has been totally __________ to the needs of his own children (attentive)

4. The noise of the machinery made her voice _________. (audible)

5. Brian is far too __________ to be put in charge of the factory. (competent)

6. Our neighbours are very __________ – they are always playing loud music at night. (considerate)

7. It’s a very __________ place to hold a meeting. (convenient)

8. This answer is __________, which means you loose a point. (correct)

9. It seems __________ that no-one foresaw the crisis. (credible)

10. Parkinson’s disease is an __________ disease of the nervous system. (curable)

11. She said that he had made an __________ proposal to her. (decent)

12. He is thought to be an __________ leader. (decisive)

13. The project has been postponed for an __________ period of time. (definite)

14. They made an __________ attempts to get the rules changed. (effective)

15. The scheme is popular and __________ to administer. (expensive)

16. Petrol is a highly __________ liquid. (flammable)

17. The two groups have agreed to hold an __________ meeting. (formal)

18. When we were children, Jane and I were __________. (separable)

19. I find her whole manner totally __________. (sincere)

20. Most spider weave webs that are almost __________. (visible)

 

Ex.22. Use the prefixes in each space in the phrases below to make the words sound opposite in meaning.

1. an ___ resistible temptation

2. an ___ possible plan

3. an ___ legal business deal

4. an ___ accurate calculation

5. an ___ mature young man

6. an ___ moral action

7. an ___ convenient arrangement

8. an ___ logical answer

9. an ___ responsible boy

10. an ___ patient motorist

11. an ___ secure feeling

12. an ___ relevant question

13. an ___ polite letter

14. an ___ literate person

15. ___ frequent buses

16. ___ legible handwriting

17. an ___ curable illness

18. ___ regular train service

19. an ___ dependent country

20. ___ formal clothes

21. an ___ replaceable work of art

22. an ___ expensive present

23. an ___ different person

 

Ex.23. Make adjectives using the negative prefix un-.

1. The unions have described the latest pay offer as __________. (accept)

2. He was __________ that the police were watching him. (aware)

3. It was a very beautiful country but I found the heat __________. (bear)

4. She eats an __________ amount of food and yet she is really thin. (believe)

5. She is __________ whether to go to Australia or not. (certain)

6. It is __________ what really happened that night. (clear)

7. She felt slightly __________, meeting him for the first time. (comfortable)

8. She is a woman of __________ kindness and gentleness. (common)

9. A stone hit him on the head and knocked him __________. (conscious)

10. I will never work with anyone so rude and __________ again. (cooperative)

11. Words like ‘electricity’, ‘milk’, ‘love’ are __________. (countable)

12. Until women are paid as much as men they will be competing on __________ terms. (equal)

13. He was __________ enough to get a cold. (luck)

14. I feel a bit __________ about asking her to do me such a favour. (eas y)

15. I found a lot of violence in the film totally ___________. (necessary)

16. The weather here can be a bit __________. (predict)

17. Wearing an __________ blouse and old-fashioned skirt, Lisa looked older that she was. (attract)

18. I knew I was __________ to Tom and should apologize. (fair)

19. The voice on the phone sounded __________. (familiar)

20. Do not throw away __________ clothes, give them to a charity shop. (fashion)

21. I realized how much __________ I was when I tried to run up the stairs. (fit)

22. I hated the film – the characters were completely __________ and the acting was terrible. (realistic)

23. The government is more __________ now than it has been for years. (popular)

24. My old car is getting so __________, I think it is time I bought a new one. (rely)

25. It was a most __________ meeting, not a single decision was made. (satisfy)

 

Ex.24. In each space below put an adjective made from the word in brackets.

1. The organization launched a campaign to stop the __________ sale of cigarettes to children under 16. (legal)
2. It's __________ to address people by their first names at these formal events. (correct)
3. Their estimate of the cost of the project was extremely __________. (accurate)
4. The governor has denied making __________ use of state money. (proper)
5. His casual behaviour was wholly __________ for such a formal occasion. (appropriate)
6. It's an __________ tax, because the poor will pay relatively more. (moral)
7. He seems __________ of walking past a music shop without going in and buying another CD. (capable)
8. People are increasingly __________ for change in this country. (patient)
9. I explained as well as I was able, given my own __________ understanding of the situation. (perfect)
10. It is __________ to point at people. (polite)
11. It will be very __________ for me to have no car. (convenient)
12. He has described the government as corrupt and __________. (competent)
13. The decision was based on __________ or __________ information. (complete, accurate)
14. I love high heels but they're rather __________. (practical)
15. It's highly __________ that Norris will agree. (probable)
16. Her films had an __________ effect on a generation of Americans. (measure)

 

Ex.25. In each space below put an adjective made from the word in brackets.

1. an __________ letter (affection)
2. a __________ embrace (passion)
3. an __________ boy (obstinacy)
4. a __________ state (socialism)
5. __________ interests (literature)
6. an __________ neighbour (quarrel)
7. a __________ child (trouble)
8. a __________ habit (tire)
9. a __________ noise (bother)
10. a __________ friend (trust)
11. a __________ tone (business)
12. __________ behaviour (lady)
13. a __________ village (picture)
14. a __________ statement (contradict)
15. an __________ course (introduce)
16. __________ population (civil)
17. a __________ house (suburb)
18. a __________ system of government (republic)
19. a __________ body (die)
20. a __________ ankle (swell)
21. a __________ child (spoil)
22. __________ vegetables (rot)
23. ___________ treasure (sink)
24. __________ fruit (forbid)
25. a __________ soldier (wound)

Ex. 26.Complete the conversation using a word ending in -ing or -ed.

1. I’m _____________ (surprise) how warm it is for March. – Yes, all this sunshine is quite ____________ (surprise).

2. I’m not fit. I was pretty ____________ (tire) after climbing the mountains. – Yes. I think everyone felt ___________ (tire).

3. I think I need to relax. – Well, lying by the pool can be _____________ (relax).

4. It was __________ (annoy) to lose the ticket. – You looked ___________ (annoy) when you had to buy another one.

5. The cabaret was __________ (amuse). – Claire was certainly __________ (amuse). She couldn’t stop laughing.

6. The museum was quite __________ (interest),wasn't it? – It was OK. I was quite __________ (interest) in those old maps.

7. I am __________ (fascinate) by these old photos. – I always find it __________ (fascinate) to see what people looked like as children.

8. Was it a big thrill meeting Tom Hanks? – You bet. It was just about the most __________ (thrill) moment of my life.

9. You look __________ (exhaust) you should go to bed. - Driving down from Scotland was pretty __________ (exhaust).

 

Ex.27. Complete the following sentences with the correct -ed or -ing adjectives, using the verbs from the list: interest, relax, surprise, confuse, bore, amuse, embarrass, frighten, depress, irritate.

1. The instructions in the exam paper were very complicated and left the students feeling totally ___________.

2. I don’t find horror films at all ___________ – in fact, I find them quite funny.

3. Would you be __________ in coming to the theatre this evening? I have a spare ticket.

4. Can’t you fix that dripping tap? It is getting on my nerves – it is really __________.

5. I did not expect to see Peter at the party. I was really __________ to see him there.

6. He has had a lot of bad news recently and is feeling a bit __________. Lel’s go and cheer him up.

7. I find it __________ to lie on the sofa and listen to music after a hard day’s work.

8. I was told the film was really good but I felt utterly __________ by it.

9. I get really __________ when people throw rubbish down in the streets. It makes me furious.

10. If I said anything as stupid as he did in front of a thousand people, I’d really be __________.

Ex.28. Use the suffixes in the table below to make adjectives from the noun.

 

	-ful	-less	-y	-ly	-ish
use
wonder
breath
sleep
friend
self
child
home
silk
brother

 

 

Ex.29. Use the suffixes in the table below to make adjectives from the following words.

 

	-al	-ant/-ent	-ive
imagination
profession
obedience
education
ignore
attend
attract
impression
decision
drama

 

Ex.30.Use the suffixes in the table below to make adjectives from the following words.

 

	-ous	-able/-ible	-ed/-ing
memory
ambition
enjoy
depend
bore
religion
notice
mystery
depress
annoy
danger
humour
surprise
embarrass
glory

 

Ex.31. In each space below put an adjective made from the word in brackets.

 

1. I knew I was __________ to him and should apologize. (fair)
2. There were some rather __________ instructions in Chinese on the inside of the box. (help)
3. In many Chinese cities basic foodstuffs are __________. (available)
4. It was a very attractive plan, but quite __________. (practical)
5. The fire men tried to stop the flames from spreading, but it was __________. (hope)
6. Some __________ things have happened since I last saw him. (credit)
7. It was painful when the doctor touched my __________ ankle. (swell)
8. He was such an __________ man, no surprise he died so young. (health)
9. Police officers claimed that their actions during the riots were purely __________. (defend)
10. The police were __________ of Simpson because his story did not quite make sense. (suspect)
11. The church tower is __________ from the next village. (vision)
12. We could see a group of __________ antelopes through the trees. (grace)
13. The carpet didn’t fit because they had made __________ measurements. (accurate)
14. He was __________ enough to take some warm clothes on vacation. (sense)
15. We were shown a video about the __________ effects of pollution on the environment. (destroy)
16. He was too __________ to contradict his father. (coward)
17. John is a lazy and __________ child who never listens. (attentive)
18. Buying all those clothes was a __________ mistake. (cost)
19. I cannot eat ice cream because I have _________ teeth. (sense)
20. She stood __________ in the doorway. (motion)
21. We had a __________ time at the party. (delight)
22. The cause of the accident is __________. (certain)
23. I found his argument totally __________, but I did not dare say so. (logical)
24. John had tried several lawyers, but all seemed to be either corrupt or __________. (competent)
25. Throughout the football match, a small group of crowd was chanting __________ slogans. (offend)
26. There is __________ evidence of continuing racial prejudice in society. (abundance)
27. The economic situation in Germany looks very __________. (hope)
28. I hate playing tennis with Stephen, as he’s so __________. (compete)
29. We encourage the children to use their _____ abilities. (create)
30. Some mushrooms contain __________ poisons. (dead)
31. It is a __________ little village. (peace)
32. Do not be so __________, give me time to think. (patient)
33. The voice on the telephone sounded __________. (familiar)
34. I cannot stand him as he is so __________. (boast)
35. The things he had heard about her were almost __________. (believe)
36. I’m sorry but Mr. Smith is __________ to see you. (able)
37. She greeted me with a __________ smile. (cheer)
38. He had a __________ cough because of smoking. (persist)
39. The Coca-Cola is one of the __________ design of our century. (class)
40. The trip had been an __________ experience for both of them. (forget)
41. The government says it will spend more on __________ training. (vocation)
42. We should pay more attention to the needs of __________ people. (old)
43. She was a __________ attractive girl with lots of friends. (live)
44. This behaviour is __________ and must be stopped immediately. (accept)
45. He hurt his back and the pain was __________. (bear)
46. Plastic plates are ideal for children as they are __________. (break)
47. He demonstrates a talent for quick __________ actions. (decide)
48. Are you insured against __________ damage to your property? (accident)
49. I realised how __________ I was when I tried to run up the stairs. (fit)
50. The bridge is closed so we advise you to use an __________ route. (alter)
51. It was __________ trying to make him see the point of view, however hard I tried to persuade him. (point)
52. Please bring me a glass of water – this soup is too much __________. (salt)
53. The exam was very easy and a large number of students were __________ in passing it. (success)
54. He reads a __________ news magazine. (week)
55. I’m afraid this ring isn’t gold – it’s practically __________. (worth)
56. The __________ old house made strange noises late at night. (ghost)
57. Act your age! Such __________ behavior won’t get you anywhere. (child)
58. I was __________ after swimming three miles. (breath)
59. She had her hair cut in a __________ style. (boy)
60. She spent a __________ night, tossing and turning with worry. (rest)

 

Ex.32. Complete the text by forming adjectives using the word at the end of each line.

 

We had a sports teacher at school who was very (1) _____, and rather (2) _____-looking. He was called Mr. Dempsey. I always looked forward to our (3) _____ lesson. It was the first lesson on a Friday, and because I was still too (4) _____ to study, this was a good way to begin the day. One (5) _____ day, we had to have our lesson in the school gym. Our teacher was in a (6) _____ mood, and he soon had us laughing, even though his jokes were rather (7) _____ I kept falling over, which made me feel (8) _____, but Mr. Dempsey was so encouraging, that I didn’t feel too bad, just very (9) _____! I have never forgotten him I was really (10) _____ to have a teacher like him.

friend boy week sleep rain live child fool thirst luck

 

Ex.33. Complete the text by forming adjectives using the word at the end of each line.

 

The minds of children may be as (1) _____ as those of adults, but they are far more (2) _____. Some children were asked to draw pictures of (3) _____ things, such as a machine to help you go to sleep, as part of a research project. The results were so (4) _____ that he published them in a book. When some adults were asked to do the same, the results were far less (5) _____. Children have very (6) _____ minds to adults, even though the drawings are not very (7) _____ however, they are far more (8) _____, and this gives them an advantage over their parents and teachers, who have become too (9) _____ on what they have learnt in school. So, exercises requiring the use of imagination are very (10) _____ to the child’s developing mind, and should be done at school more often.

develop imagine vary origin impress differ practice create depend benefit

 

Ex.34. Complete the text by forming adjectives using the word at the end of each line.

 

Steven Wiltshire is a very (1) _____ man. When he was young, he appeared to have many problems. He was (2) _____ of other children and would never play with them, and he was not able to speak at all. He seemed (3) _____ of all adults and was not interested in his surroundings. When he was seven, he began to draw (4) _____ pictures. People were (5) _____ by this little boy, who produces such drawings. There was further evidence of his (6) _____ talent: he only needed to look at the subject for a few seconds. After that he drew a perfectly (7) _____ picture without having to look again. When he was 13, the BBC made a (8) _____ programme about him. In 1993, he began to show an equally (9) _____ and brilliant talent for music.

usual suspicion nerve remark amaze number accuracy fascinate mystery

 

Ex.35. Complete the text by forming adjectives using the word in the opposite column.

 

If you want a truly (1) _____ holiday, book with us now! We can offer you a (2) _____ service that no other company can. Our expert staff will provide you with very (3) _____ information about all the (4) _____ buildings and areas that you can visit. On some excursions, for a small (5) _____ charge, we can provide you with your own individual guide. A trip with us will give you an insight into the (6) _____ life of the region. We will make your trip a (7) _____ one that you will talk for ages. We have something to offer both those looking for a (8) _____ time taking it easy, and more (9) _____ people looking for an (10) _____ holiday of a lifetime.

memory person use history add culture marvel peace energy adventure

 

Ex.36. Complete the text by forming adjectives using the word in the opposite column.

 

Earthquake rocks Afghanistan. Half a million people have been left (1) _____ after a (2) _____ earthquake destroyed thousands of homes and caused (3) _____ damage to thousands of others in northern Afghanistan yesterday. It was the most (4) _____ earthquake in living memory, leaving (5) _____ damage in its wake.   Reports slams TV for young. A new report describes the (6) _____ effect of TV on children’s education and (7) _____ development. After (8) _____ periods of watching TV, children tend to become absent-minded and (9) _____. The report also says many TV programmes are (10) _____ for children.

home power extend destroy believe harm emotion long forget suit

 

Ex.37. Complete the text by forming adjectives using the word in the opposite column.

 

Choosing a holiday can be an (1) _____ and (2) _____ experience. Imagining all the places you might visit can add a (3) _____ touch to the (4) _____ routine of everyday life. Long sunny beaches and a hotel room with a (5) _____ view is what many of us expect of an (6) _____ holiday. Some people prefer a calm, (7) _____ time, while to others a more active (8) _____ holiday is more appealing. Whatever you choose, if you plan carefully, you’re bound to have an (9) _____ time.

excite enjoy magic repeat spectacle enjoy relax adventure forget

 

Ex.38. Complete the text by forming adjectives using the word in the opposite column.

 

The Rights of Customers Many people are (1) _____ of exactly what their rights are as customers. But many people experience (2) _____ service, receive bills that are totally (3) _____ or are victims of traders who are either simply (4) _____ or engaged in activities that are completely (5) _____. What can you do in this position? Many people feel that they are (6) _____ of doing anything about it, while others don’t wish to be (7) _____ when dealing with a shop or other trader and are (8) _____ to make a fuss. But this attitude is surely (9) _____. If you’ve been the victim of what you believe to be (10) _____ treatment, you should do something about it and in this leaflet we’ll explain exactly what.

aware efficient correct honest legal capable polite willing wise fair

 

Ex.39. Complete the text by forming adjectives using the word in the opposite column.

 

The Ross Hotel For the most (1) _____ rooms in town, all available at extremely (2) _____ rates, look no further than the Ross Hotel. You will always find a warm welcome here from our highly (3) _____ staff, who are keen to be (4) _____ to guests at all times. We are in the best location in town, and many of our rooms have (5) _____ views of the coast. There are also (6) _____ tourist attractions that are well worth visiting in the (7) _____ area. Our dining room has an excellent reputation, particularly for the (8) _____ dishes of the region. So take advantage of one of our (9) _____ special offers. Phone the number below to find out about our very low (10) _____ rates and our rates per week.

comfort reason profession help except count surround tradition number day

 

Ex.40. Complete the text by forming adjectives using the word in the opposite column.

 

Working full-time can be a very (1) _____ experience for most people; long hours and the pressure to be (2) _____ in a (3) _____ society both contribute to the build-up of anxiety. If you're feeling (4) _____, there is no better way to relax than to exercise. However, many people return from work too (5) _____ to move. People are criticized for being lazy and (6) _____, and for watching too much television which is not (7) _____ to our health. Taking regular exercise can be both (8) _____ and (9) _____ and people who feel (10) _____ often also feel more (11) _____. You don't need to be especially (12) _____ to take up a sport; simply choose one that is (13) _____ to your character.

stress success compete nerve exhaust act benefit relax pleasure health confidence energy suit

 

Ex.41. Complete the text by forming adjectives using the word in the opposite column.

 

For an (1) _____ holiday destination, few cities can compare to New York. From (2) _____ Fifth Avenue to the run-down and (3) _____ ghettos of the Bronx, New York is a city of (4) _____ contrasts. However (5) _____ it may seem, it is worthwhile wandering the streets on your own to get a feeling for the (6) _____ areas of the city. Of course it is (7) _____ to use your common sense. You should be (8) _____ when approached by strangers, and always keep in mind that violence is (9) _____ and that acting (10) _____ is the best protection against attack. Keeping this in mind, you can be assures of having a (11) _____ time.

excite fashion fright spectacle alarm character advise caution prevail afraid marvel