Upper-Intermediate to Advanced English Vocabulary - Compound Adjectives

Upper-Intermediate to Advanced English Vocabulary - Compound Adjectives

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English, Other

KG - University

Hard

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This video tutorial introduces compound adjectives, explaining their structure and usage in English. It covers 15 commonly used compound adjectives to describe people, such as absent minded, bad tempered, and self-centered. The lesson emphasizes pronunciation tips and provides examples to enhance understanding. By the end, viewers will be able to use compound adjectives to express themselves more precisely and fluently.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a compound adjective?

An adjective that describes a verb

A noun that describes an adjective

Two or more words working together to describe a noun

A single word describing a noun

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes 'absent-minded'?

Forgetful or preoccupied

Relaxed and tolerant

Quick to anger

Arrogant and self-important

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'big-headed' mean?

Willing to consider different ideas

Having an inflated sense of one's own importance

Easily irritated

Relaxed and tolerant

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How would you describe someone who is 'laid-back'?

Easily irritated

Relaxed and not stressed

Focused on oneself

Unwilling to spend money

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the opposite of 'narrow-minded'?

Two-faced

Open-minded

Self-centered

Thick-skinned

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which compound adjective describes someone who is not sensitive to criticism?

Self-assured

Thick-skinned

Well-balanced

Tight-fisted

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'two-faced' mean?

Determined and resolute

Confident in one's abilities

Deceitful or hypocritical

Stable and harmonious