The document provides examples of compound adjectives that can describe a person's physical appearance and character. It then lists words and their definitions to be matched. The key points are:
- Compound adjectives can describe physical traits like being curly-haired, tanned, or long-legged.
- Compound adjectives can also describe character, such as being absent-minded, easy-going, or quick-witted.
- A matching activity follows with words to describe someone as punctual, considerate, lazy, or mean.
The document provides examples of compound adjectives that can describe a person's physical appearance and character. It then lists words and their definitions to be matched. The key points are:
- Compound adjectives can describe physical traits like being curly-haired, tanned, or long-legged.
- Compound adjectives can also describe character, such as being absent-minded, easy-going, or quick-witted.
- A matching activity follows with words to describe someone as punctual, considerate, lazy, or mean.
The document provides examples of compound adjectives that can describe a person's physical appearance and character. It then lists words and their definitions to be matched. The key points are:
- Compound adjectives can describe physical traits like being curly-haired, tanned, or long-legged.
- Compound adjectives can also describe character, such as being absent-minded, easy-going, or quick-witted.
- A matching activity follows with words to describe someone as punctual, considerate, lazy, or mean.
A large number of compound adjectives describe personal
appearance. Tom was a curly-haired, sun-tanned, blue-eyed, rosy-cheeked, thinlipped, broad-shouldered, left-handed, slim hipped, long-legged, flatfooted young man, wearing an open-necked shirt, brand-new, tightfitting jeans and open-toed sandals. Other compound adjectives describe a person's character. Melissa Was absent-minded [forgetful], easy-going [relaxed), good-tempered [cheerful], warm-hearted[kind] and quick-witted [intelligent] if perhaps a little big-headed [proud of herself],two-faced [hypocritical], self-centered [egotistical] and stuck-up [snobbish (colloquial)] at times. 1. Match these words with the descriptions given. Use each word once only
Bad-tempered determined lazy reliable cheerful frank mean selfish
considerate honest punctual sympathetic You always arrive on time You are always happy. You easily become angry with others. You do what you say you will do. You think about the needs of others You say exactly what you think. You tell the truth and obey the law You dont think about the needs of others. You understand the feeling of others
You have a strong wish to get what you want
You try to avoid work if you can You are unkind, or not willing to spend money.