Adjective suffixes

Vocabulary - English Language

🌟 Exercise 1: Choose the Correct Adjective
(Use -ed or -ing)

  1. The movie was really __________ (bore). I almost fell asleep.
  2. She felt __________ (disappoint) after she failed the exam.
  3. That was a very __________ (confuse) question.
  4. I’m so __________ (excite) about our trip to Japan!
  5. The lecture was __________ (interest), and everyone listened carefully.
  6. He looks __________ (tire) after working all night.
  7. The story was __________ (amaze); I didn’t expect that ending!
  8. I felt __________ (frustrate) when my phone stopped working.

💡 Exercise 2: Complete the Sentences with -ful or -less

  1. Be __________ (care) when you cross the road.
  2. She’s so __________ (hope); she never gives up!
  3. Don’t be __________ (fear); everything will be fine.
  4. That was a very __________ (use) idea — thank you!
  5. This pen is __________ (use); it doesn’t even write.
  6. He is always __________ (help); he loves to assist others.
  7. The child looked __________ (care); he didn’t notice the danger.
  8. She gave me a __________ (meaning) gift — I’ll always remember it.

✍️ Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Adjective

(bored – boring – helpful – careless – excited – tiring – hopeful – useless)

  1. The teacher was very __________ and explained everything clearly.
  2. I felt __________ after running for two hours.
  3. Don’t be __________; pay attention to what you’re doing!
  4. This tool is completely __________ — it doesn’t work at all.
  5. The kids were __________ when they saw the fireworks.
  6. That was the most __________ class I’ve ever had.
  7. He’s still __________ about finding a new job soon.
  8. I was so __________ that I started scrolling my phone during the movie.

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