Answer Key
Adjective suffixes (2)
Use the words in brackets to form adjectives. Use the following suffixes:
-ous, -able, -ible, -ed, -ing, -al, -ical, -ic
- That was very [exceptional] (exception)! It is not usually done that way!
- The [economic] (economy) situation is not easy.
- It was an [adventurous] (adventure) trip!
- This is a very useful [convertible] (convert) sofa bed.
- What the teacher said was not very [logical] (logic), was it?
- I read an [interesting] (interest) article about [functional](function) programming.
- Why is John so [suspicious] (suspicion) of foreigners?
- Why did Jack look so [annoyed] (annoy) at the end of the meeting?
- The show was [remarkable] (remark)! We'll never forget it.
- Miniskirts are becoming very [fashionable] (fashion) again!
Some adjectives for you to remember:
| -ous | Suspicious, adventurous, humorous, dangerous, mysterious, religious, ambitious, nervous |
|---|---|
| -able | Remarkable, memorable, considerable, countable, fashionable, reasonable, laughable, comparable, affordable, curable |
| -ible | Visible, edible, incredible, illegible, convertible |
| -ed | Annoyed, interested, bored, fascinated, amazed, surprised, shocked, embarrassed, confused, thrilled |
| -ing | Annoying, interesting, boring, fascinating, amazing, surprising, shocking, embarrassing, confusing, thrilling |
| -al / -ical | Logical, historical, hysterical, practical, functional, national, original, influential, cultural, exceptional, political, optional |
| -ic | Terrific, horrific, optimistic, pessimistic, economic, specific |