VIVID MODIFIERS

Which words could replace the tired adjective, keeping the meaning the same?

My trip to Texas was great.

• fantastic

• disappointing

• incredible

• tiresome

• rewarding

Which words could replace the tired adjective, keeping the meaning the same?

Shirley is a nice girl.

• warm

• devious

• trusting

• good-natured

• conceited

Which words could replace the tired adjective, keeping the meaning the same?

The dinner was good.

• tasty

• delicious

• nauseating

• inedible

• a gourmet delight

Which words could replace the tired adjective, keeping the meaning the same?

Awful rain storms caused floods.

• terrifying

• fearsome

• destructive

• welcome

• cooling

Select adjectives that would best describe the noun:

A rose is _____.

• aromatic

• fragrant

• putrid

• delicious

Select adjectives that would best describe the noun:

Baking bread smells _____.

• yummy

• mouth watering

• pungent

• delicious

Select adjectives that would best describe the smell of the noun:

_____ gasoline.

• nauseating

• strong

• mouth watering

• sweet

Choose the adjectives that best describe:

a _____ chalkboard.

• puffy

• smooth

• hard

• flat

Choose the adjectives that best describe:

an old _____ wooden fence.

• soft

• rough

• splintery

• silky

Choose the adjectives that best describe:

a _____ ruler.

• puffy

• hard

• spongy

• thin