Adjectives -ed / -ing
"The book was so __________ (boring/bored) that I fell asleep after reading a few pages."
Boring
Emily was supposed to complete two separate projects, but she found a way to combine them into one. This saved her time and effort.
What idiom describes what she did?
Kill two birds with one stone
The book __________ you lent me is fascinating, especially the chapters on ancient history.
Which
After a long winter, the flowers began to __________ (meaning: to grow again) in the garden.
Which prefix completes the word?
re- (word: regrow)
The ..... (fallen / falling) leaves created a beautiful autumn scene.
Falling
"After running the marathon, he felt extremely __________ (tired/tiring)."
Tired
The small bakery struggled for months, but after launching a new advertising campaign, they started getting more customers. It was a sign that their hard work was finally paying off.
What idiom describes this turn of events?
Every cloud has a silver lining
The company __________ profits have increased significantly this year is planning to expand its workforce.
Whose
The children were feeling hope__________ (meaning: without hope) after their team lost the game.
What suffix fits the word?
Answer: -less (word: hopeless)
-less (word: hopeless)
The ........ (burning/ burned) candle illuminated the dark room.
Burning
"She found the movie quite __________ (interested/interesting), but her friend was __________ (bored/boring)."
Interesting, bored
Whenever there is a special occasion, like a family reunion or a holiday, Richard makes time to visit his hometown. But otherwise, he hardly ever goes back.
What idiom fits his visiting habits?
Once in a blue moon
The city __________ is experiencing rapid growth has implemented new infrastructure projects to cope with the increased population.
Which
This product is wash__________ (meaning: able to be washed) and won't get damaged in the washing machine.
What suffix fits the word?
-able (word: washable)
The ...... (howling/howled) wind kept us awake all night.
Howling
"I am very exciting about the upcoming holiday."
"I am very excited about the upcoming holiday."
After only a week of practicing the piano, Lily was frustrated that she still couldn't play her favorite song perfectly. Her teacher reminded her that becoming good at something takes time.
What idiom would best fit her teacher's advice?
Rome wasn't built in a day
The teacher __________ lectures are always engaging received an award for excellence in teaching last week.
Whose
The __________ (meaning: state of being happy) of the children was clear when they saw the surprise gifts.
What suffix fits the word?
-ness (word: happiness)
The ...... (dripped/ dripping) faucet wasted gallons of water daily.
Dripping
"The news was __________ (shocked/shocking) to everyone in the room because nobody expected it."
Shocking
Jake was running a successful business and also managing his household perfectly. His friends were amazed at how he was able to balance everything so efficiently.
What idiom best describes Jake's efficiency?
Kill two birds with one stone
The athletes __________ team won the national championship are now preparing for international competitions.
Whose
If you want to change the word "dark" to mean "to make dark," what suffix should you add?
What suffix completes the word?
-en (word: darken)
The ...... (shattering/ shattered) glass lay scattered across the floor.
Shattered