Nama : Selma Ohoira
NIM : 312210727
Kelas : TI.22.C6
Mata Kuliah : Bahasa Inggris – Adjective
Dosen Pengampu : Dr. H. Dendy Pramudito, S.T., M.M.
SESSION 12
EXERCISE 1
Complete the worksheet. Fill in the gaps with the adjectives provided.
Polite hesitant lucky afraid rude sorry disappointed proud glad surprised
1. She was lucky to survive the earthquake.
2. I was hesitant to go to the movies with you.
3. It is rude to interrupt people.
4. I am afraid to stay home alone.
5. Were you surprised to see your father on television?
6. Gary was sorry to hear the bad news.
7. I’m proud to play as a goalkeeper in my football team.
8. Matthew is glad to run in the marathon.
9. I was disappointed to lose the contest.
10.It’s polite to open the door for someone.
EXERCISE 2
Choose the correct word:
1. The movie was really interesting!
2. I thought it was a good lecture, but I wasn't very interested in the topic.
3. Our town is so boring! There is nothing to do here.
4. Are you bored with that game already?
5. Have you heard her laugh? It's so annoying.
6. I'm really annoyed with one of my coworkers.
7. The city was damaged during the storm.
8. The information was quite damaging to his reputation.
9. I was amused by the way she acted.
10.Do you find this type of humor amusing?
EXERCISE 3
Choose the correct word:
1. This treatment is really great. It makes me feel so relaxed.
2. I didn't like that movie. I thought it was too depressing.
3. He wasn't satisfied with my response.
4. What an embarrassing situation!
5. I can't talk anymore because I'm really tired.
6. My grandmother's ankles were swollen from walking so much.
7. Most of the fans were disappointed with the concert.
8. This is exciting news!
9. His explanation wasn't very convincing.
10.The woman worked for 15 hours straight. She was exhausted.
EXERCISE 4
Write: Supply the right adjectival forms. Refer to the box above only when you
have to.
1. I'm attracted by this scheme. I find it very attractive.
2. A class of forty can be managed. It's just about manageable.
3. I know I hesitated before agreeing. I couldn't help being hesitant.
4. I don't know where you find all that energy. You're tremendously enegetic.
5. This piece of furniture was made in the reign of Victoria. It's Victorian.
6. I don't know how to describe the colour of the sky. It's almost red, sort of
reddish.
7. I've never met anyone who boasts as he does. He's extremely boastful.
8. What level of radiation can be permitted? How much radiation is permissible?
9. The story is full of humour. I've rarely read anything that's so humorous.
EXERCISE 5
Write: Supply the right adjectival forms. Refer to the box above only when you
have to.
1. I suspect he isn't honest. In fact, I think he's quite dishonest.
2. This arrangement isn't strictly legal. Some people would regard it as illegal.
3. Sometimes she doesn't behave in a responsible manner. She's quite
irresponsible.
4. Such a situation is barely imaginable. It's quite unimaginable.
5. Bob's not very capable. He's incapable of making sound decisions.
6. This fish hasn't been cooked enough. It's uncooked.
7. This scheme isn't very practical. In fact, it's quite impractical.
8. This dates from before the war. It's immoral.
EXERCISE 6
Context Write: Put in the missing adjectives. Alternatives are sometimes possible.
alive, asleep, beautiful, big, complete, fast, fresh, lovely, pleased, polished, poor,
quick-drying, shiny, tall, young
NOT A FAST LIFE!
Three and a half years ago Mr Bell received 1. beautiful present from his 2. young
grandson. The boy had had a 3. lovely holiday by the seaside and had bought his
grandfather a present. It was a 4. polished sea-snail which had been stuck on top
of an oyster and another shell. Mr Bell was very 5. pleased with his gift and put it
on a shelf. While he was dusting one morning, he accidentally knocked the 6.
shiny snail off the oyster. He went to find some 7. quick-drying glue. When he
came back, he couldn't believe his eyes. The snail had moved along the shelf. It
was 8. alive ! 'It must have been 9. asleep these years and the shock woke it up.'
Mr Bell said. He put the snail In a paper bag to show his friends. At first they
thought the story was 10. complete nonsense, until they saw the snail. The 11.
poor creature was so hungry, it had eaten a hole in the bag. Mr Bell gave it a 12.
tall meal of 13. fresh cabbage leaves which it really enjoyed. 'It's not such a 14.big
story,' a scientist explained. 'These creatures live on the seashore and don't lead a
15. fast life. They can hibernate for years without eating.'
