Adjectives

IDIOMAS III
 Actividad 4: Adjectives
Nombre del alumno
Matrícula
Fecha

Instructions: Answer every section of the worksheet as required.

Forming Sentences with Adjectives

I. Form sentences from these words. Punctuate your sentences correctly. (6 points each)
Example:
and / job / challenging / her / is / rewarding
Her job is challenging and rewarding.
Her job is rewarding and challenging.

1. somewhere / go / want / exotic / we / expense / to / and

2. car / bought / old / they / an
3. see / I / interesting / didn’t / anything
4. feet / was / wide / room / ten / the
5. brother / asleep / my / is

Answers:
1. The room was three meters wide.
2. I didn't see anything interesting.
3. They bought an old car.
4. My brother is asleep.
5. We want to go somewhere exotic, but the expense is high.
II. Read the conversations and choose the correct adjective. (5 points each)

Example:
Conversation 1

1. fascinating 2. disgusting 3. interesting

fascinated disgusted interested

A: Did you see the program Life of a Bug on TV last night?

It was fascinating .

B: I started to watch it, but I turned it off. I felt (1) disgusted by all those insects.
A: Do you think insects are (2) fascinating? To me they are really (3) disgusting creatures.

Conversation II
4. exciting 5. exciting 6. disappointing
excited excited disappointed

A: That’s an (4) exciting idea.

B: I’m glad you like it. Unfortunately, my boss didn’t seem (5) excited when I told her
about it. I felt really (6) disappointed.

III. Complete each sentence with an adjective. Use the underlined noun and the ending in
parentheses. (4 points each)
1. Read the instruction with care. Be careful to follow them. (-ful)
2. You won’t feel any pain. The doctor uses a painless procedure. (-less)
3. She doesn’t get a lot of sleep. That’s why she’s always so sleepy (-y)
4. Kim is very interested in fashion. She always wears fashionable clothes. (-able)
5. His first novel was a success! He’s going to be a very successful writer. (-ful)
IV. Write 5 sentences using adjectives. Describe items you have at home, work or any place
you want. Use at least two adjectives for each sentence. (4 poits each)

Example:
My friend is tall and skinny. He likes soccer games.

1. My sister takes care of her body. she likes to exercise.

2. My dad is a very hard worker. likes to be responsible.
3. My mom is very helpful and polite. she likes to bake cakes.
4. The modern and elegant coffee maker in the kitchen prepares a delicious and aromatic
cup of coffee every morning.
5. My brother is very intelligent. he likes to study a lot.