x _ful added to the root joy. Other common
is in brackets. Use the suffixes above. Some
WORD BUILDING
the word joyful in the reading text is built with the help of the suffix -ful added to the
ffixes with which you can build adjectives are - able, -less, -ish, -ant, -etic. -ive e
Il in the blanks with the right adjectives derived from the words in brackets. Use the
anges in the root will be required (e.g. blue → bluish).
1. I'm not good at drawing at all. When it comes to it I'm completely
(hope )
2. It was such a funny story. I've rarely heard anything so .......
(humour)
3. Thank you for your "get-well soon" postcard. It was very .
..... of you.
(thought)
4. I don't like that dress! It's so loose and ...,
(shape )
5. After the storm the sea had an interesting
.. colour.
(green)
6. He says he is interested in your project. He seems to find it very...............
(attract)
7. In spite of what they say, I've always considered him a ......
....... person.
(rely)
8. I don't know where youfind all that energy. You're tremendously.
(energy)​