Compound adjectives

Work with a partner!

Form as many compound adjectives

as you can.

Compound adjectives

Which of the adjectives can be used to

describe people?
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Quick
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Gray-gloved

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What can the other adjectives be used to

describe?

Slow-moving: train, traffic.

Well-informed: politician, speaker, etc.

Record-breaking: speed, length, height.

Stress-induced: headache, tiredness, heart
attack.
Well-behaved: children, pet.
Time-consuming: homework, task.
Comfort-loving: person, pet.

Work with a partner!

What would you call something that:

a)

Has been made well? Well-made

b)

Will save you time?

c)

Looks tasty?

Tasty-looking

d)

Dries quickly?

Quick-drying

timesaving

What would you call someone who

a)

Has good manners? Well-mannered

b)

Loses his/ her temper quickly? Quick-drying

c)

Loves having fun? Fun-loving

d)

Works hard?

hardworking

Replace the underlined clauses with compound

adjectives:

E.g.:
Theyve invented a new device that
will save energy.
Theyve invented a new energy-saving
device.

a) Peters parents have very open minds

nothing shocks them.
b) She was wearing a new perfume that smelled
very sweet and didnt really suit her.
c) He had received a good education and could
speak knowledgeably on a range of topics.
d) He thinks quickly and always makes intelligent
contributions.
e) Her skin is smooth, and she has a beautiful
clear complexion.
f) We bought some beautiful plates that were
made by hand.

Check your answers!

a)

Peters parents are very open-minded nothing

shocks them.

b)

She was wearing a new sweet-smelling perfume

that didnt really suit her.

c)

He was well-educated and could speak

knowledgeably on a range of topics.

d)

Hes quick-thinking and always makes intelligent

contributions.

e)

Shes smooth-skinned, and she has a beautiful

clear complexion.

f)

We bought some beautiful handmade plates.

 Use the compound adjectives to

describe someone you know!