Revision

A. Complete the sentences with adjectives from the box. Write sentences with those you don't use. Your sentences should show the meanings of the adjectives.

1. He shouldn't eat so many sweets. He's a bit overweight.
2. My sister's very bright. She always gets good marks.
3. You look very smart in those clothes.
4. My uncle has no-hair he's bald.
5. He's very dark complexioned. He looks as if he's been out in the sun.
6. My brother likes sport, he is very slim.
7. Sometimes, my mother is a bit forgetful.
8. My sister is hard-working and lively.

B. Choose an adverb from the box to make the adjectives stronger. Use each only once.

1. The comedy was incredibly funny.

2. The music was too loud and there were too many pepole. It was extremely noisy.

3. The new student is really nice. I hope you meet him soon.

4. The class was absolutely fascinating. I really learned a lot.

Now write two sentences (similar to those above).

5. This picture is really beautiful.

6. The story is extremely sad.

C. Write the sentences again so that they mean the same. Use strong adjectives to replace the phrases in bold.

1. I was very happy with my present. thrilled
2. The bride was wearing a very beautiful dress. gorgeous
3. The film was very good. fantastic
4. The food in this restaurant is very bad. terrible
5. The craftsmen make very surprising shapes with their tools. amazing
6. We cooked all day for the wedding. It was very tiring. exhausting