Exercises
ED complete the sentences using these adjectives + the correct preposition:
afraid capable different interested proud responsible similar
1 I think she's arriving this evening, but mnot...sure of that.
Your camera is mine, but it isn’t exactly the same.
Don't worry. 'lllook after you. There's nothing to be
never watch the news on TV. I'm not the news,
The editor is the person who is what appears in a newspaper.
Sarah is a keen gardener. She's very her garden and loves
showing it to visitors,
{ was surprised when | met Lisa for the first time. She was
what | expected.
8 He could become world champion one day. He's
EB compicte ene second sentence so that it moans the same asthe fist
1 There were lots of tourists in the streets, The streets were crowded ... with tourists
2 There was a lot of furniture in the room. The room was full
3 don't tke sport very much Yim notvery keen
4 Wedon'thave enough time We'e short
5 Vmnotavery good tenis player. Pm notery good
6 Catherine's husband is Rustian Catherine is marred
7 dont trust Robert, Pexnepeens
My problem isnot the sameas yous. My problem isiferent
ED Putin the correct preposition
1 Amy is always full ..of.... energy.
My home town isnot a very interesting place. It's aot famous anything
Kate is very fond her younger brother
I don't like going up ladders. 'm scared heights.
You look bored, You don't seem interested ‘what m saying
“Our fight departs at 10.35’ “Are you sure tha?
(mot ashamed what laid, Infact Fm quite proud it
I wented to go out fora meal, but nobody else was keen the idea
These days everybody is aware the dangers of smoking
10 The station platform was crowded people waiting forthe train
1 Sueismuch more successful then | am, Sometimes |feel abit jealous
12 Doyou know anyone who might be interested buying an old car?
13. We've got plenty toe. The fidge full food
14 She's very honest. | don’t think she is capable telling a lie
15. Helen works hard ard she's ecremely good her job
16 R's typical him to change his mind at the last minute
17 Markchas no money of his own. He's totally dependent bis parents
18 Were short staffin our office atthe moment. We need more people todo the work.
ED wite sentences about yourself. Are you good at these things or not? Use the following
good pretty good not very good hopeless
(epairing things) 'm mot very. good. at repairing things
(telling jokes)
(meats)
(remembering names)
(sport)
~ Additional exercise 35 (page 322)