Instructions: Add the correct suffix (-ive) to each base word to create a new word. Choose the word from the box that best completes each sentence.

1. The movie was so ___________ that everyone in the theater was on the edge of their seats.
   • a) excite b) excitable c) excitive
2. Sarah’s ___________ personality always brightens up the room.
   • a) posit b) positive c) positable
3. The storm was ___________, with lightning flashing and thunder booming.
   • a) impress b) impressible c) impressive
4. The news of the discovery spread quickly, causing ___________ excitement among scientists.
   • a) excite b) excitable c) excitant
5. She gave an ___________ presentation, captivating the entire audience.
   • a) engage b) engrossive c) engaging
6. His ___________ attitude toward his studies helped him achieve great success.
   • a) motivate b) motivative c) motivating
7. The chef prepared a ___________ dish that left everyone at the dinner party speechless.
   • a) delight b) delightive c) delightful
8. The ___________ debate between the two candidates made it difficult for voters to decide.
   • a) intense b) intensify c) intensative
9. The ___________ story of the rescue touched the hearts of people around the world.
   • a) emotion b) emotive c) emotional
10. His ___________ efforts to improve his community earned him the respect of everyone.

• a) dedicate b) dedicative c) dedicated

11. The ___________ melody of the song stayed with her long after it ended.

• a) captivate b) captivative c) captivating

12. The artist’s ___________ paintings were admired by art enthusiasts worldwide.

• a) imagine b) imaginive c) imaginative

13. The ___________ scent of the flowers filled the entire garden.

• a) fragrance b) fragrant c) fragrative

14. The ___________ nature of the experiment made it difficult to predict the outcome.

• a) predict b) predictible c) unpredictable

15. His ___________ personality made him a joy to be around.

• a) cheer b) cheerful c) cheerive