Workshop 1
1. a. Look in the dictionary (www.wordreference.com) the adjectives below.
b. Put the adjectives in the correct column
Positive Negative
● modest ● lacy
● neat ● jealous
● witty ● naughty
● easy-going ● clumsy
● generous ● hesitant
● quiet ● obsent-minded
● cheerful ● greedy
● reliable ● touchy
● kind ● boastful
● patient ● ruthless
● brave ● possessive
● sencible ● selfish
2. Follow the instructions:
a. Look carefully the adjectives below.
b. Read the sentences with the descriptions.
c. Fill in the blanks with one of the adjectives below.
● The children never do their homework, They are very
______LACY_______
● It is impossible to say anything to him. One word and he starts crying.
He is so ____SENSITIVE_______.
● My grandfather was a very _____BRAVE______ man. He fought in
the spanish civil war and he was never afraid.
● Tom is very _____GENEROUS_____. He gives money to charity
every month.
● Peter never goes to parties and does not like to talk to others, he is so
_____SHY_____.
● My mother is a very____INTELLIGENT_______ . She is always
interceding in our fights and telling us to solve the problems.
● Mary is a very ______POLITE_____ girl. She never interrupts in class
and raises her hand to ask and talk.
● I think he is an extremely ____RUDE______ boy. He is always
laughing at stupid things and never understand the lesson.
● William never stop talking in class. He is very ___TALKATIVE_____
● My sister is a very _____AFFECTIONATE_______ little girl. She is
always kissing and hugging.
3. Read carefully and find an appropriate adjective for each in the following descriptions.
● Insulting or uncivil, discorteus. RUDE
● Someone who shows fear in the NERVOUS
face of danger or pain.
● Dirty, confused or untidy. MESSY
● Susceptible to the attitude, feelings SENSITIVE
or circumstances of others.
● Mentally acute, bright, clever. INTELLIGENT
● Making little or no noise, calm. PEACEFUL
● sociable and responsive to others, EASY-GOING
friendly
● Inclined to behave in an actively AGGRESSIVE
hostile manner.