1 Match parts of the body 1 – 10 with words a – b to form compound adjective.

1. heart- a. biting
2. break b. raising
3. soul- c. warming
4. nail- d. stopping
5. eye- e. neck
6. hair- f. destroying
7. heart g. opening
8. ear- h. catching
9. mind- i. splitting
10. eye- j. blowing

2 Match the definitions below with the compound adjectives above.

1. Causing a person to feel very unhappy or depressed.

2. Happy usually because other people are being kind.
3. Very frightening.
4. Both frightening and exciting at the same time.
5. Very fast.
6. Very loud.
7. Becoming aware of something surprising that you didn’t know before.
8. Attractive and noticeable.
9. A situation that’s both exciting and worrying because you do not know how it will end.
10. Extremely exciting, impressive or shocking.

3 Complete the sentences below with the correct compound adjectives.

1. The view from the mountaintop was absolutely …………………………………... I couldn't stop taking pictures!
2. The science museum had a …………………………………. exhibit on robotics. It made me rethink the future!
3. My grandma's kindness is always so ………………………………………. She's the sweetest person I know.
4. Volunteering at the animal shelter was a truly ………………………………… experience. It made me realize how much
animals need our help.
5. We drove down the highway at …………………………………... speed. It was a little scary!
6. The dentist's drill was …………………………………... I was glad when it was over.
7. The movie was so sad, it was almost ………………………………………... I cried all the way through!
8. The roller coaster ride was …………………………………………. I don't think I'll ever ride one again!
9. The suspense of the game was ……………………………………... Everyone was on the edge of their seats!
10. The news report about the war was ……………………………………. It's terrible what's happening.

Discuss:

1. Have you ever had a hair-raising experience? What happened?

2. What's the most eye-catching thing you've ever seen? Describe it.
3. Can you recall a heart-warming moment you've shared with someone?
4. Have you ever seen a movie that was so sad it was almost soul-destroying?
5. In your opinion, is it better to learn from breakneck speed courses or take things at a slower pace?
6. Why do you think people enjoy heart-stopping activities like skydiving?
7. Is there a genre of music you think is ear-splitting?