Compound Adjectives Gap Fill
It's __________ to see hungry children in the world.
It's SOUL-DESTROYING to see hungry children in the world.
______________ his email, she replied to it immediately. (receive)
Having received his email, she replied to it immediately.
This is the most exciting holiday I've ever had. (by far)
This is by far the most exciting holiday I've ever had.
I can't the point of going to her house when we know she isn't in.
purpose or reason for doing something
Dave had a bad day at work, but I knew just the thing to ______________. I picked up his favourite takeout and movie on the way home to surprise him!
... to lift his spirits!
It's ___________ to see people do voluntary work.
It's HEARTWARMING to see people do voluntary work.
_______ for the accident, the driver had to pay a fine. (blame)
Blamed for the accident, the driver had to pay a fine.
Gold is more valuable than steel.
(far)
Gold is far more valuable than steel.
We need to cover a lot of ground before stopping.
travel a distance
looking gloomy/bleak
The police drove at _________ speed to catch the car thief.
The police drove at BREAKNECK speed to catch the car thief.
_______ to school this morning, I had an accident. (cycle)
China is bigger than Ireland. (a great deal)
China is a great deal bigger than Ireland.
The purpose of the exercise is clear.
easy to understand
Dave proposed yesterday and my parents are _____________ for us!
over the moon for us!
Come on our new, __________ roller coaster ride!
Come on our new, HAIR-RAISING rollercoaster ride!
________ by a skilled artist, the portrait is so life-like. (paint)
Painted by a skilled artist, the portrait is so life-like.
He was faster than me because he finished in 22 seconds and I finished in 23 seconds (slightly)
He was slightly faster than me because he finished in 22 seconds and I finished in 23 seconds.
This is the big break that the band needs.
opportunity
Doctor: "I'm sorry, we've done everything we could to help and she didn't make it..."
When I heard the news, I felt _________.
...my heart sink.
That is dress is EYE-CATCHING, with so many bright colours!
___________ the way, I might get lost. (not know)
Not knowing the way, I may get lost.
The economy has grown as fast as predicted, expanding by 2% instead of 1%. (twice)
The economy has grown twice as fast as predicted, expanding by 2% instead of 1%.
Sorry, I didn't catch your name.
hear
When I saw my best friend's frown, I could see she was ________________.
... down in the dumps :(