Word –formation of Adjectives

 

There are certain common endings for adjectives which are formed from nouns and verbs.

 

 

 

 

 

-able   fashionable -al   magical -ant   hesitant -ar   spectacular -ary   disciplinary -ate   considerate -ial   artificial -ent   persistent -esque   picturesque -ful  successful -ian   Iranian -ible   terrible -ic   melodic

-ical   mechanical -ious rebelious -ish   stylish -ist   racist -ive   selective -less   fautless -like   woman-like -ly   deathly -ory   sensory -ous   humorous -some   bothersome -y   sandy

 

The most common prefixes used with adjectives are:

 

 

 

 

 

im-   immoral in-   inactive ir-   irregular mal-   malajusted non-   non-existed over-   overweight a-      asexual ab-  abnormal anti-   antisocial

pre-   prearranged pro-   pro-war sub-   sub-zero super-   superhuman un-   unavailable under-   understaffed dis-   disinterested hyper-   hyperactive il-   illegal

 

 

 

 

 

1. Use the words in the brackets to forma word that fits in the sentence.

 

1. The water is not good here. It is __________ (drink)
2. The guide to the city was __________, as it was out of date. (use)
3. The trip has been an ___________ experience for both of us. (forget)
4. Jealousy can be a powerful but __________ feeling. (destroy)
5. Carry can't stand waiting in queues, because she is very __________ (patience)
6. You can rely on him. He has never done a __________ thing in his life. (honour)
7. We are still waiting for Jim to make up his mind. I wish he would be more __________ (decide).
8. Ralph got lost because the map he had with him was __________ (accurate).
9. The outcome of this experiment is __________ (predict).
10. Her excuse for being late was totally __________ (believe).
11. They had a __________ comfortably furnished living-room. (space)
12. All the characters in this book are __________ (imagine).
13. Chemical leaks have had a __________ effect on wildlife. (disaster)
14. It was an __________ letter, full of mistakes. (literate)
15. Petrol is highly __________ (flame).
16. Every was very __________ about their earnings. (secret)
17. She'll cope with changes very well – she's very __________ (adapt).
18. It was very __________ not to write and thank them. (polite)
19. It was a __________ thing to do. (coward)
20. These berries are __________, but those ones are poisonous. (eat)
21. The bathroom was __________, with gold taps and a thick carpet. (luxury)
22. It's totally __________ leaving the children all alone at night. (responsible)
23. She took a few __________ steps towards the window. (caution)

 

2.  Use the words in the brackets to forma word that fits in the sentence.

 

A) Working full-time can be a very (stress) experience for most people; long hours and the pressure to be (success) in a (compete) society both contribute to the build-up of anxiety. If you're feeling (nerve), there is no better way to relax than to exercise. However, many people return from work too (exhaust) to move. People are criticized for being lazy and (act), and for watching too much television which is not (benefit) to our health. Taking regular exercise can be both (relax) and (pleasure) and people who feel (health) often also feel more (confidence). You don't need to be especially (energy) to take up a sport; simply choose one that is (suit) to your character.

B) For an (excite) holiday destination, few cities can compare to New York. From (fashion) Fifth Avenue to the run-down and (fright) ghettos of the Bronx, New York is a city of (spectacle) contrasts. However (alarm) it may seem, it is worthwhile wandering the streets on your own to get a feeling for the (character) areas of the city. of course it is (advise) to use your common sense. You should be (caution) when approached by strangers, and always keep in mind that violence is (prevail) and that acting (afraid) is the best protection against attack. Keeping this in mind, you can be assures of having a (marvel) time.

 

Adjectives and Prepositions

 

1. Insert the proper prepositions.

 

1. They were very aware __________ the tense atmosphere in the room.
2. Granddad gets a bit annoyed __________ us if we don't put things back in the places.
3. I knew he behaved badly, but I can't help feeling sorry __________ him.
4. Helen is anxious __________ travelling by herself.
5. Most travellers were dissatisfied __________ the sort of service they were getting.
6. I'm sorry I don't believe you. I see you were right __________ her.
7. Even though he has no experience, he seems suitable __________ the job.
8. I'm sure he is perfectly capable __________ it himself.
9. They should be sorry __________ the mess they made in the house.
10. Joe is still upset __________ the accident, even though it wasn't his fault.
11. I can't take any photos today. There's something wrong __________ my camera.
12. I'm bored __________ pasta and tomatoes. I want something different.
13. The disease had left her weak and prone __________ all kinds of infections.
14. The most common illnesses among VDU operators are connected __________ eyes and vision.
15. My superiors were displeased __________ recent development in this section.
16. She became obsessed __________ what to do with her immense wealth.
17. Persistent abdominal pain may be indicative __________ appendicitis.
18. He was annoyed __________ finding me asleep instead of working.
19.  Low educational achievement is associated __________ poverty and disadvantage.
20. The children of mothers who use cocaine are often born addicted __________ the drug.

 

2. Insert the proper prepositions.

 

1. The job is on offer to anyone with the right qualifications irrespective __________ their age.
2. There's nothing to be sorry __________.You haven't done anything wrong.
3. The men stood in a small group, indifferent __________ the argument that was going on around them.
4. Oliver said he was sorry __________ causing everyone so much trouble.
5. He did not say much but I was conscious __________ his sympathy.
6. The charity is certain __________ raising enough money to build a new children's hospital next year.
7. As a baby she had always been prone __________ allergies.
8. Your diet is deficient __________ vitamins.
9. John was feeling pretty pleased __________ the progress he had made in his studies.
10. Some children are allergic __________ milk and __________ products derived __________ milk.
11. Liz went missing __________ school so her teacher called her parents.
12. The absence of any famous female composers is more indicative __________ male dominance that male genius.
13. Cases of an elder child getting jealous __________ a new baby are very common.
14. We were too excited __________ the prospect of Friday's party to think much about our schoolwork.
15. It's typical __________ Mary to be late.
16. Everyone pays the same rate of tax irrespective __________ whether you are married or single.
17. He got annoyed __________ me __________ my carelessness.
18. I can't put up with his behaviour that is totally incompatible __________ the aims of the society.
19. Offenders are liable __________ fines of up to $500.
20. I've been too preoccupied __________ my work to even think about taking a holiday.
21. Jackie is furious __________ Gary __________ being late again.
22. Don't ask me to play – I'm useless __________ computer games.

 

3. Fill in each space in the following sentences with an appropriate adjective, add a preposition to each adjective - guilty, involved, disappointed, engaged, typical, interested, amused, good, right, shocked, absent, proud, ashamed, different, famous, crowded.

 

1. Stop hitting that little boy – you should be __________ yourself.
2. I used to love watching football but I'm just not __________ it anymore.
3. You've been __________ so many classes that you'll have to repeat the year.
4. It's __________ him to arrive late – he's always doing it.
5. I'm afraid I'm not __________ his jokes – I find them in bad taste.
6. We were __________ this restaurant – the service was so slow.
7. He got __________ many clubs and societies and had no time to study.
8. He used such bad language I was really __________ what I heard.
9. Life in the south countries is very __________ life in the north countries. I prefer it.
10. He's very ___________ maths and physics but hopeless at languages.
11. Greece is __________ the Pantheon and its beautiful islands.
12. The streets were crowded __________ shoppers and we could hardly move.
13. You were __________ the party – you said it would be great fun.
14. She was __________ John for a long time but then she married someone else!
15. Well done for passing the exam! We're so __________ you.