Compound Adjectives

1. Type the most appropriate COMPOUND ADJECTIVE for the following definition

- Putting a lot of effort into something

• single-minded

• easy-going

• hard-working

2. Choose the correct definition for the next compound adjective

THICK-SKINNED

• Rude and not showing respect.

• Not easily upset by negative comments.

Which compound adjective could the following image represent?

• single - minded

• easy-going

• self - confident

4. Complete the dialogue below with the correct compound adjective:

M: Hey George!

G: Hey Mia!

M: Have you already met the new girl?

G: No I haven't

M:Not yet? Oh, let me tell you. You will love her. She is so _________________ she was willing in listening to other's ideas and bring something creative to complement them. I really like her.

(responder sin espacios entre el guión)

5.- Choose the image which represents the following compound adjective.

QUICK-WITTED

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6.- Read the text below. Then choose which compound adjective describes better the animal's personality?

- Snakes are good at judging situations correctly. They sometimes don't care if they cause people pain.

• bad-mannered

• quick-witted

• thick-skinned

Choose the correct compound adjectives which describe the best Zac's personality:

- Zac said since he was very little that he'd study medicine. And you know? he is still convinced that he will. He is so____________________. I visited him today and he was studying and reading a lot, doing his best effort. So he is__________________________.

• hard-working

• light-hearted

• single-minded

• quick-witted

8. Choose the correct compound adjective which can describe the best how is Diana like (Más de una opción son correctas)

Diana is the person who likes to be quiet, she is very peaceful she's never been envolved in trouble. But when it´s about speaking in english, she is the first one to rush and speak with the perfect pronuniation.

• quick-witted

• easy-going

• bad-mannered

• self-confident

9. Write a synonym for the compund adjective.

- Bad mannered

What is the compound adjective would you identify with? And why?