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44.2 Participial adjectives

dollyfong — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:59:27 +0000

A participle is a verb form. There are two types of participles, the present participle and the past participle.


1	The present participle is a verb that ends -ing. It is formed by adding -ing to the base form of a verb.

	1.a	It is used in the continuous or progressive verb form (Refer to Lesson 16.1-8, present continuous tense), example:

		Children are dashing around excitedly.

	1.b	It is used as a present participle adjective, example:

		The prince looks dashing in his army uniform.


2	The past participle is formed by adding *-ed* or -d to the base form of a verb. Other less common participles end in -n, -ne or -t.

	2.a	It is used with the auxiliary verb ‘have’ to form the perfect tense (Refer to Lesson 25.1-7, present perfect tense), example:

		The chef has prepared a lavish dinner.

	2.b	It is used with the verb ‘be’ to form the passive voice (Refer to Lessons 35 – 41, the passive voice), example:

		A lavish dinner has been prepared.

	2.c	It is used as a past participle adjective, example:

		She is prepared to take the challenges.

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44. 1 Participial adjectives

dollyfong — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:15:45 +0000

A verb has five major parts. The charts below tell us how a verb changes in different tenses.


Regular verbs:

	1	2	3	4	5
Verb	Simple present	Simple past	Present participle	Past participle	Infinitive

amuse	amuse(s)	amused	amusing	amused	to amuse
annoy	annoy(s)	annoyed	annoying	annoyed	to annoy
bore	bore(s)	bored	boring	bored	to bore
dash	dash(es)	dashed	dashing	dashed	to dash
excite	excite(s)	excited	exciting	excited	to excite
flatter	flatter(s)	flattered	flattering	flattered	to flatter
shock	shock(s)	shocked	shocking	shocked	to shock
tire	tire(s)	tired	tiring	tired	to tire


Irregular verbs:

	1	2	3	4	5
Verb	Simple present	Simple past	Present participle	Past participle	Infinitive

eat	eat(s)	ate	eating	eaten	to eat
bite	bite(s)	bit	biting	bitten	to bite
buy	buy(s)	bought	buying	bought	to buy
catch	catch(es)	caught	catching	caught	to catch
do	do(es)	did	doing	done	to do
deal	deal(s)	dealt	deal	dealt	to deal
sing	sing(s)	sang	singing	sung	to sing
swim	swim(s)	swam	swimming	swum	to swim


All present participles,regular or irregular, end in -ing.

The past participles of all regular verbs end in -ed.

Answers to Exercise 163

dollyfong — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:55:48 +0000

43.1-15 Forming Adjectives

Exercise 163 Complete each sentence with the adjective formed from the noun highlighted in purple.

Example:	Clothes that are in style are _____.
Answer:	Clothes that are in style are stylish.

1	Fruits that contain acid are called acidic fruits.
2	A person who behaves like a fool is foolish.
3	A person who suffers from anaemia is anaemic.
4	A behaviour that befits a gentleman is gentlemanly.
5	Someone who is pleasant like a friend is friendly.
6	A person with great knowledge is a knowledgeable person.
7	A reaction caused by an allergy is an allergic reaction.
8	Volcanic mountains are formed by volcanoes.
9	A speech like poetry in style is a poetic speech.
10	A person who is concerned only with oneself but not others is selfish.

Refer to Lessons 42.1-42.7 Adjectives, Lessons 43.1-15 Forming adjectives

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Answers to Exercise 162

dollyfong — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:49:50 +0000

43.1-15 Forming Adjectives

Exercise 162 Complete each sentence with the adjective formed from the noun highlighted in purple.

Example:	A house in which there is plenty of luxury is _______.
Answer:	A house in which there is plenty of luxury is luxurious.

1	A job in which there is danger is a dangerous job.
2	Mushrooms which contain poisons are poisonous.
3	A room in which there is plenty of space is spacious.
4	If you have won fame, you are famous.
5	If you have won victory, you are victorious.
6	A time filled with joy is a joyous time.
7	A person who has courage is a courageous person.
8	A game which is played with vigour is a vigorous game.
9	A person who has a sense of humour is a humorous person.
10	A land which has many mountains is mountainous.

Refer to Lessons 42.1-42.7 Adjectives, Lessons 43.1-15 Forming adjectives

Answers to Exercise 161

dollyfong — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:28:49 +0000

43.1-15 Forming Adjectives

Exercise 161 Complete each sentence with the adjective formed from the noun highlighted in purple.

Example:	A disaster caused by mother nature is a ______ disaster.
Answer:	A disaster caused by mother nature is a natural disaster.

1	A dish that is passed down by tradition is a traditional dish.
2	An issue concerning the globe is a global issue.
3	Land which is used for agriculture is agricultural land.
4	Love which has no conditions is unconditional love.
5	A building in which residents live is a residential building.
6	Waves caused by tides are tidal waves.
7	Hair of the face is facial hair.
8	Skin colour of a race of people is a racial characteristic.
9	A language used by people in the universe is a universal language.
10	An office for the collection and delivery of post is a postal office.

Refer to Lessons 42.1-42.7 Adjectives, Lessons 43.1-15 Forming adjectives

Answers to Exercise 160

dollyfong — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:06:10 +0000

43.1-15 Forming Adjectives

Exercise 160 Complete each sentence with the adjective formed from the noun highlighted in purple.

Example:	A movie that stirs your emotions is an ________ movie.
Answer:	A movie that stirs your emotions is an emotional movie.

1	A flag of a nation is a national flag.
2	Anything that belongs to a person is personal.
3	Hygiene of a person is personal hygiene.
4	An instrument that makes music is a musical instrument.
5	A play using music is a musical play.
6	Guidance of a parent is parental guidance.
7	Cuisine of the orient is oriental cuisine.
8	An answer with logic is a logical answer.
9	An acceptance under conditions is a conditional acceptance.
10	A person who dances as a profession is a professional dancer.

Refer to Lessons 42.1-42.7 Adjectives, Lessons 43.1-15 Forming adjectives

Answers to Exercise 159

dollyfong — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:30:38 +0000

43.1-15 Forming Adjectives

Exercise 159 Complete each sentence with the adjective formed from the noun highlighted in purple.

Example:	A pet which makes a great companion is a ____________ pet.
Answer:	A pet which makes a great companion is a companionable pet.

1	A home which gives comfort is a comfortable home.
2	Clothes that are in fashion are fashionable.
3	A school of good reputation is a reputable school.
4	A person who is worthy of respect is respectable.
5	A person who is worthy of honour is honourable.
6	A person of great knowledge is knowledgeable.
7	A business that brings profit is a profitable business.
8	A business that fails to make profit is unprofitable.
9	Anything of value is valuable.
10	A subject which opens to debate is debatable.

Refer to Lessons 42.1-42.7 Adjectives, Lessons 43.1-15 Forming adjectives

Answers to Exercise 158

dollyfong — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:39:11 +0000

341 43.1-15 Forming Adjectives

Exercise 158 Complete each sentence with the adjective formed from the noun highlighted in purple.

Example:	A job which receives no thanks is a ________ job.
Answer:	A job which receives no thanks is a thankless job.

1	A person who has little or no hope feels hopeless.
2	Food which has little or no taste is tasteless.
3	A person who has no fear is fearless.
4	A person who has little or no thought for others is thoughtless.
5	A person who needs help and care feels helpless.
6	Anything which is of no use is useless.
7	A night without sleep is a sleepless night.
8	A person without a home is a homeless person.
9	A mistake due to lack of care is a careless mistake.
10	An accusation without basis in fact is baseless.

Refer to Lessons 42.1-42.7 Adjectives, Lessons 43.1-15 Forming adjectives

Answers to Exercise 157

dollyfong — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:49:55 +0000

43.1-15 Forming Adjectives

Exercise 157 Complete each sentence with the adjective formed from the noun highlighted in purple.

Example:	News that brings delight is ________ news.
Answer:	News that brings delight is delightfulnews.

1	If you have met with success, you are successful.
2	A person who speaks the truth is a truthful person.
3	A lady of great beauty is a beautiful lady.
4	A puppy which is full of play is a playful puppy.
5	A habit which causes harm is a harmful habit.
6	A person who is full of respect is a respectful person.
7	A wound which gives pain is a painful wound.
8	A friend who gives help is a helpful friend.
9	A driver who drives with great care is a careful driver.
10	A country in which there is peace is a peaceful country.

Refer to Lessons 42.1-42.7 Adjectives, Lessons 43.1-15 Forming adjectives

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Answers to Exercise 156

dollyfong — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:36:58 +0000

43.1-15 Forming Adjectives

Exercise 156 Complete each sentence with the adjective formed from the noun highlighted in purple.

Example:	A sky filled with haze is a ___ sky.
Answer:	A sky filled with haze is a hazysky.

1	Food cooked with lots of spices is spicy.
2	Cheeks that look like roses are rosy.
3	A drink containing gas is gassy.
4	A pear full of juice is juicy.
5	A job which can be done with ease is easy.
6	Pants which are as loose as a bag are baggy.
7	A printer which makes loud noises is noisy.
8	A tree which gives shade is shady.
9	Fingers covered in grease are greasy.
10	A soup containing cream is creamy.

Refer to Lessons 42.1-42.7 Adjectives, Lessons 43.1-15 Forming adjectives

Answers to Exercise 155

dollyfong — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:38:46 +0000

43.1-15 Forming Adjectives

Exercise 155 Complete each sentence with the adjective formed from the noun highlighted in purple.

Example:	A face covered with spots is a _____ face.
Answer:	A face covered with spots is a spotty face.

1	An animal having a coat of fur is a furry animal.
2	Food containing lots of fat is fatty food.
3	A person with only skin and bones is skinny.
4	A road covered in mud is a muddy road.
5	A tail that looks like a stub is a stubby tail.
6	A string with many knots is a knotty string.
7	A day when the sun is shinning is a sunny day.
8	A night with heavy fog is a foggy night.
9	A night with many stars is a starry night.
10	A film that brings lots of fun is a funny film.

Refer to Lessons 42.1-42.7 Adjectives, Lessons 43.1-15 Forming adjectives

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Answers to Exercise 154

dollyfong — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:30:41 +0000

43.1-15 Forming Adjectives

Exercise 154 Complete each sentence with the adjective formed from the noun highlighted in purple.

Example:	A sea in heavy storm is a _____ sea.
Answer:	A sea in heavy storm is a stormy sea.

1	A spider covered with hair is a hairy spider.
2	A day of strong wind is a windy day.
3	A sky with many clouds is a cloudy sky.
4	A man of great wealth is a wealthy man.
5	A wheel covered in rust is a rusty wheel.
6	Hair which has curls is curly hair.
7	A beach covered with sand is a sandy beach.
8	A floor covered with dirt is a dirty floor.
9	A chair covered with dust is a dusty chair.
10	Whoever has lots of luck is a lucky person.
11	A morning with heavy mist is a misty morning.

Refer to Lessons 42.1-42.7 Adjectives, Lessons 43.1-15 Forming adjectives

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Exercise 163 Complete each sentence with the adjective formed from the noun highlighted in purple.

dollyfong — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:54:11 +0000

Example:	Clothes that are in style are _____.
Answer:	Clothes that are in style are stylish.

1	Fruits that contain acid are called ________ fruits.
2	A person who behaves like a fool is ________.
3	A person who suffers from anaemia is _________.
4	A behaviour that befits a gentleman is __________.
5	Someone who is pleasant like a friend is _________.
6	A person with great knowledge is a __________ person.
7	A reaction caused by an allergy is an _________ reaction.
8	________ mountains are formed by volcanoes.
9	A speech like poetry in style is a ________ speech.
10	A person who is concerned only with oneself but not others is ________.

Refer to Lessons 42.1-42.7 Adjectives, Lessons 43.1-15 Forming adjectives

Exercise 162 Complete each sentence with the adjective formed from the noun highlighted in purple.

dollyfong — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:44:56 +0000

Example:	A house in which there is plenty of luxury is _______.
Answer:	A house in which there is plenty of luxury is luxurious.

1	A job in which there is danger is a __________ job.
2	Mushrooms which contain poisons are __________.
3	A room in which there is plenty of space is ________.
4	If you have won fame, you are _________.
5	If you have won victory, you are __________.
6	A time filled with joy is a ________ time.
7	A person who has courage is a _________ person.
8	A game which is played with vigour is a ________ game.
9	A person who has a sense of humour is a _________ person.
10	A land which has many mountains is ___________.

Refer to Lessons 42.1-42.7 Adjectives, Lessons 43.1-15 Forming adjectives

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Exercise 161 Complete each sentence with the adjective formed from the noun highlighted in purple.

dollyfong — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:29:23 +0000

Example:	A disaster caused by mother nature is a ______ disaster.
Answer:	A disaster caused by mother nature is a natural disaster.

1	A dish that is passed down by tradition is a _________ dish.
2	An issue concerning the globe is a _________ issue.
3	Land which is used for agriculture is ___________ land.
4	Love which has no conditions is _____________ love.
5	A building in which residents live is a _________ building.
6	Waves caused by tides are ________ waves.
7	Hair of the face is ________ hair.
8	Skin colour of a race of people is a ______ characteristic.
9	A language used by people in the universe is a _________ language.
10	An office for the collection and delivery of post is a _____ office.

Refer to Lessons 42.1-42.7 Adjectives, Lessons 43.1-15 Forming adjectives

Exercise 160 Complete each sentence with the adjective formed from the noun highlighted in purple.

dollyfong — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:02:37 +0000

Example:	A movie that stirs your emotions is an ________ movie.
Answer:	A movie that stirs your emotions is an emotional movie.

1	A flag of a nation is a _________ flag.
2	Anything that belongs to a person is ________.
3	Hygiene of a person is ________ hygiene.
4	An instrument that makes music is a _________ instrument.
5	A play using music is a ________ play.
6	Guidance of a parent is ________ guidance.
7	Cuisine of the orient is _________ cuisine.
8	An answer with logic is a _________ answer.
9	An acceptance under conditions is a _________ acceptance.
10	A person who dances as a profession is a ________ dancer.

Refer to Lessons 42.1-42.7 Adjectives, Lessons 43.1-15 Forming adjectives

Exercise 159 Complete each sentence with the adjective formed from the noun highlighted in purple.

dollyfong — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:25:23 +0000

Example:	A pet which makes a great companion is a ____________ pet.
Answer:	A pet which makes a great companion is a companionable pet.

1	A home which gives comfort is a __________ home.
2	Clothes that are in fashion are __________.
3	A school of good reputation is a __________ school.
4	A person who is worthy of respect is ___________.
5	A person who is worthy of honour is ___________.
6	A person of great knowledge is ___________.
7	A business that brings profit is a __________ business.
8	A business that fails to make profit is ___________.
9	Anything of value is _________.
10	A subject which opens to debate is ___________.

Refer to Lessons 42.1-42.7 Adjectives, Lessons 43.1-15 Forming adjectives

Exercise 158 Complete each sentence with the adjective formed from the noun in bold.

dollyfong — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:16:30 +0000

Example:

A job which receives no thanks is a ________ job.

Answer:

A job which receives no thanks is a thankless job.

1	A person who has little or no hope feels ________.
2	Food which has little or no taste is ________.
3	A person who has no fear is _________.
4	A person who has little or no thought for others is _______.
5	A person who needs help and care feels ________.
6	Anything which is of no use is _________.
7	A night without sleep is a _________ night.
8	A person without a home is a ________ person.
9	A mistake due to lack of care is a ________ mistake.
10	An accusation without basis in fact is _________.

Refer to Lessons 42.1-42.7 Adjectives, Lessons 43.1-15 Forming adjectives

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Exercise 157 Complete each sentence with the adjective from the noun in bold

dollyfong — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:33:02 +0000

Example: News that brings delight is _______ news.
Answer: News that brings delight is delightful news.

1   If you have met with success, you are _________.
2   A person who speaks the truth is a _______ person.
3   A lady of great beauty is a ________ lady.
4   A puppy which is full of play is a ________ puppy.
5   A habit which causes harm is a ________ habit.
6   A person who is full of respect is a ________ person.
7   A wound which gives pain is a _________ wound.
8   A friend who gives help is a ________ friend.
9   A driver who drives with great care is a ________ driver.
10   A country in which there is peace is a ________ country.

Refer to Lessons 42.1-42.7 Adjectives, Lessons 43.1-15 Forming adjectives

Exercise 156 Complete each sentence with the adjective fromed from the noun in bold

dollyfong — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:03:43 +0000

Example: A sky filled with haze is a ___ sky.
Answer: A sky filled with haze is a hazy sky.

1   Food cooked with lots of spices is _______.
2   Cheeks that look like roses are _______.
3   A drink containing gas is _________.
4   A pear full of juice is ________.
5   A job which can be done with ease is _______.
6   Pants which are as loose as a bag are _______.
7   A printer which makes loud noises is _______.
8   A tree which gives shade is _______.
9   Fingers covered in grease are ________.
10   A soup containing cream is ________.

Refer to Lessons 42.1-42.7 Adjectives, Lessons 43.1-15 Forming adjectives