I,

1, Which word is closest in meaning to ‘polite’?

charming / sincere / courteous

2, Which word is closest in meaning to ‘inventive’?

pro-active / resourceful / diligent

3, Which word is closest in meaning to ‘cruel’?

humorous / malicious / plucky

4, Which word is closest in meaning to ‘honourable’?

amusing / decent / gregarious

5, If you care about the needs or feelings of others, you’re a(n) _______ person.
considerate / reserved / faithful

6, If you have a relaxed attitude and are friendly, you’re _______ .

affable / versatile / patient

7, If you hold onto your plans and your beliefs about something, you’re _______.
amiable / romantic / tenacious

8, If you often feel sympathy for people or animals that are suffering, you’re a(n) _______
person.
passionate / romantic / compassionate

9, Which word is closest in meaning to ‘conceited’?

big-headed / rational / reliable

10, If you’re cheerful one day but blue and surly another, you’re a(n) _______ person.
adventurous / moody / independent

II, Connect the words to make hyphenated adjectives

1, big hearted
2, kind mannered
3, open minded
4, narrow headed
5, tight tempered
6, well handed
7, bad fisted
III, Complete the gaps with the right word.
1, People shouldn’t turn a ___________ eye to what is happening to our climate today.
2, Don’t ________ your nose into my business! Mind your own!
3, Why did you say that? Can’t you ever ___________ your tongue?
4, Here’s hoping the plan will come to fruition. Yeah, let’s keep our __________ crossed!
5, My best friend is the calmest person I know. He can keep his __________ whenever
something goes wrong.
6, My _____________ was in my mouth when I asked Jenny out on a date.
7, The director __________ his foot down and decided on the layoffs.

IV, Provide 1 synonym and 1 antonym (opposite).

1, crafty 9, ruthless
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2, calculating 10, condescending

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3, lenient 11, pompous

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4, backstabbing 12, arrogant

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5, tactful 13, pushy

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6, snobbish 14, devious

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7, scheming 15, obstinate

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8, pig-headed 16, illiterate

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