Word-building

Adjective suffixes

6. Complete the table. Then find words 1-5 in the text on page 20 and check your spelling.

Base form Suffix Adjective
Tactic -al Tactical
Nature Natural
Child Childish
Style -ish Stylish

Success -ful Successful
Faith faithful

Product Productive
Manipulate -ive manipulative

Comfort Comfortable
Fashion -able fashionable

Study Studious
Adventure -ous adventurous


7.Complete each sentence with an appropriate adjective from exercise 6.

1. Leeds didn’t play well. They made some tactical errors.
2. She’s very adventurous. She likes new things and going to different places.
3. He’s made millions of dollars. He’s a successful businessman.
4. He always wears what he likes. He doesn’t care if it isn’t fashionable.
5. I don’t wear make-up – I just want to look natural.
6. That advertising campaign is really manipulative – I refuse to buy their products.

8. Complete the sentences.Change the base from of the words if necessary.

1. This jacket hasn’t got any pockets – it isn’t very useful.
2. Look at my hair. It’s a disaster!
3. These shirts are delicate, but they’re washable.
4. I like that style. It’s so original.
5. The origin of Dr Martens boots is in Germany in the 1940s.
6. Her car is very luxurious.
7. She’s always in the library – she’s very studious