Grade 12 Karangturi – Compound Adjective Practice

Match these compound adjectives with the meaning.

1. soul-destroying a. menyenangkan hati
2. heart-stopping b. sangat keras
3. heart-warming c. sangat menakutkan
4. hair-raising d. sangat menakutkan tapi menyenangkan
5. break neck e. situasi mencemaskan dan menegangkan
6. ear-splitting f. sangat cepat
7. eye-catching g. menarik perhatian
8. eye-opening h. mengejutkan karena belum pernah
9. nail-biting mengetahui sebelumnya
10. mind-blowing i. tidak menyenangkan karena menurutmu
keadaan tidak akan membaik
j. luar biasa mengesankan dan mengejutkan
Use the words above to complete the following sentences.
1. I don’t like riding a rollercoaster. It moves in _______________________.
2. The story of “Woman in Black” terrifies me. This is the most ________________________ I’ve ever watched.
3. When I knew that mosts of my family in Lombok were safe was ______________________ news in my life.
4. Living in this remote village is horrible! I live wit corners and crevices every single day! This
______________________ situation needs an end.
5. Tomorrow is my final examination’s day. I’m so nervous that I keep on thinking about it. This
______________________ moment will be unforgettable!
6. My little niece told me that walking alone at her school yard in the evening is ______________________
experience at school.
7. For me personally, bseiling is one of the most ______________________ sport. I used to think that it was
terrifying but I enjoy it at the end of the day.
8. Rachel is a(n) ______________________ person. She wears the most updated branded tees,
shoes and watch. Whatever she wears, she always attracts a lot of boys.
Match with the definition.
1. hold tightly a. slapped
2. try something b. rush
3. hit, usually with the oalm of the hand c. give a go
4. feeling of sudden, intense excitement d. zoomed
5. a sudden violent movement e. strapped
6. fix in a small space between two objects f. wedge
7. move very fast and with great energy g. clinging
8. not clearly visible h. blur
9. held together with a narrow piece of material i. jolt
10. a deep valley with high sides where a river j. gorge
has cut through rocks

Put the words above to fill in the blanks of the following sentences.
1. Due to his smoking habit, the smoke makes his sight to be ________________________.
2. Having cheated with another girl, Celia ________________________ him in public. It was so embarassing.
3. Doing abseiling doesn’t guarantee that you will be safe. When it’s failed, all you need to do is only
______________________ on.
4. Travelling to Japan alone is quite challenging. When you have nothing to do, why don’t you
________________________?
5. When you want to do bungee jumping, your ankles have to be ________________________ together.
6. Experiencing the spectacular view from the top of the mountain, that middle-aged man enjoyed
_________________ while parasailing.
7. Flying down the ________________________from 111 meter-high bridge the experience will be totally
memorable.
8. While we are carrying the boxes in, you can push a ________________________ under the door to keep it
open.