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Business English-Adjectives-Description-Snopek Institute
Business English-Adjectives-Description-Snopek Institute
Thursday, 2nd July- Teacher: Lic. Analía Burgos. Source: English Current
Los adjetivos irregulares son aquellos que NO FORMAN EL CASO COMPARATIVO Y EL CASO
SUPERLATIVO DE IGUAL MANERA QUE LOS DEMÁS ADJETIVOS Y NO TIENEN REGLAS
ESPECÍFICAS, POR ELLO LAS FORMAS SON FIJAS. A CONTINUACIÓN, UN LISTADO DE ALGUNOS:
Technical English- Health and Safety at work- SNOPEK INSTITUTE
Thursday, 2nd July- Teacher: Lic. Analía Burgos. Source: English Current
Adjectives: Look for the meaning of the following adjectives and write the
COMPARATIVE and the SUPERLATIVE form for each case.
Write the correct person’s name under the adjective that best describes him or her.
Ben doesn’t like to talk about his athletic achievements. Although he was ambitious
once in the Olympics, he doesn’t think he’s better than anyone else. ____________
Takeshi would never quit his job. He thinks of his company as his family, bright
and he plans to stay there until he retires. ____________
Match each word on the left to a word on the right with an opposite meaning.
1. ambitious A. fake
2. articulate B. lazy
3. bright C. confusing
4. decisive D. conceited; egotistical
5. genuine E. unrealistic; idealistic
6. loyal F. unfaithful
7. humble/modest G. doubtful
8. practical H. stupid
Technical English- Health and Safety at work- SNOPEK INSTITUTE
Thursday, 2nd July- Teacher: Lic. Analía Burgos. Source: English Current
Write the correct person’s name under the adjective that best describes him or her.
After losing her job, Lily waited six months before starting another. She’d arrogant
had several offers, but she waited until the perfect one came along. ____________
Lloyd thinks he’s more important than everyone else because his father meticulous
is the company’s boss. He treats everyone like they are beneath him. ____________
As a junior in the company, Winston always does what he’s told to do, obedient
even if he doesn’t like it. ____________
Unlike most of the staff, Alex doesn’t need to work overtime. He’s always patient
able to finish all of his tasks by 5 o’clock. ____________
Everyone in the office knows Penelope. She is very friendly and out-going
confident in her social skills. ____________
In his professional life, Terry is always on time for every day of work, productive
meeting, and interview. ____________
Brenda is an excellent project manager because she is able to find quick punctual
and clever ways to overcome difficulties that suddenly arise. ____________
Match each word on the left to a word on the right with an opposite meaning.
1. arrogant A. shy
2. resourceful B. rebellious; defiant
3. meticulous C. impatient
4. obedient D. ineffective
5. patient E. humble; modest
6. outgoing F. unreliable
7. productive G. unimaginative
8. punctual H. careless
Technical English- Health and Safety at work- SNOPEK INSTITUTE
Thursday, 2nd July- Teacher: Lic. Analía Burgos. Source: English Current
Write the correct person’s name under the adjective that best describes him or her.
There’s no point in arguing with Bruce. He won’t listen to the opinions of easygoing
others, even if they prove him wrong. ____________
Fresh out of university, Tanya, was excited about getting started with her cooperative
job and learning new things. ____________
Mike is very helpful. He’s always willing to be of assistance to the other versatile
members of the team. ____________
Match each word on the left to a word on the right with an opposite meaning.
1. easygoing A. lazy
2. prudent B. uptight; strict
3. diligent C. unhelpful
4. stubborn D. caring; sympathetic
5. eager E. flexible; open-minded
6. ruthless F. foolish
7. cooperative G. limited
8. versatile H. apathetic