Word-building: adjectives

Word-building: Adjectives

Ex 1. Form adjectives from the words given.

1. She’s … of her sister’s success (jealousy).

2. I don’t trust these figures, the report seems to be … (accuracy).

3. It’s natural to be … if you’ve just finished school (experience).

4. It was the only … decision to take under those circumstances (reason).

5. It’s … to employ a nanny without any references (care).

6. The use of “satisfy” is more … with requirements in this context (prefer).

7. We felt uncomfortable though his cutting remarks were … (person).

8. Having your tooth pulled can be … thanks to modern painkillers (pain).

9. Weather‘s in England is absolutely … (predict).

10. … life is full of doubts, insecurity and fears (adolescence).

11. The hotel is … (luxury), I love it!

12. If you stop shopping, you’ll manage to save a … sum of money (significance)/

13. He’s a … musician (talent).

14. Finally, you should make a … conclusion (meaning).

15. It’s … that he used cribs at the exam (evidence).

Ex 2. Add suitable prefixes to the adjectives.

1. We think you’re … as some details in your CV are false (honest).

2. Without knowing all the facts, it seems … for me to give any comments (appropriate).

3. In the US it’s … to sell alcohol to young people under 21(legal).

4. This issue is largely … to this discussion (relevant).

5. You’ve made so many mistakes, you’re so … (attentive)!

6. Pregnant women should attend … classes to prepare for motherhood (natal).

7. Written exams are … to those who have stronger speaking skills than writing skills (advantageous).

8. He sat …, not knowing what to say (mobile).

9. It’s an … fact that everybody needs to be loved (deniable).

10. We employ people … of their race, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion or disability (respective).

11. Google is an American … technology company (national).

12. India is one of the … countries facing serious economical and social problems (populated).

13. He’s physically … and often overeats, he’s already gaining extra weight (active).

14. I’d like to go on a … cruise one day (Atlantic)!

15. Kissing at lessons is … (acceptable), isn’t it clear?