B101-1 General and specific adjectives

Grammar:     General and specific adjectives

NEW WORDS

adorable, applaud, aroma, audience, breathtaking, brilliant, bustling, captivating, clear, crash, dazzling, dreadful, elegant, exquisite, exhausted, five-star restaurant, fragrant, grueling, gown, hazardous, inspiring, kitten, majestic, mesmerizing, melodic, muscular, necklace, opulent, ordinary, perfume, physique, radiant, roaring, scrumptious, severe, spacious, stretch, tiny, towering, vast, violent

GRAMMAR

What Are General Adjectives?

General adjectives are broad and simple.

Examples:

  • good
  • bad
  • nice
  • big
  • small
  • pretty

Example:

  • She has a nice dress.

What Are Specific Adjectives?

Specific adjectives are more detailed and precise.

Examples:

Example:

  • She wore an elegant silk dress.

EXERCISES

For each group of 5 sentences, choose the best adjective from the list of 15 options provided below the group.
Each adjective is used only once per group.

Group 1 (Questions 1–5)

  1. The mountain was so _______ that it seemed to touch the clouds.
  2. After the marathon, she felt completely _______.
  3. The prince lived in a _______ palace decorated with gold.
  4. The soup was so _______ that everyone asked for seconds.
  5. Her performance on stage was absolutely _______.

Choices:

towering, exhausted, opulent, delicious, mesmerizing, tiny, dreadful, ordinary, spacious, melodic, fragrant, hazardous, vast, elegant, grueling

Group 2 (Questions 6–10)

  1. The storm became increasingly _______ as the night progressed.
  2. The child’s laughter was light and _______.
  3. The old library contained _______ shelves filled with ancient books.
  4. His explanation was so _______ that everyone understood immediately.
  5. The diamond necklace looked _______ under the lights.

Choices:

violent, melodic, towering, clear, dazzling, scrumptious, hazardous, muscular, bustling, majestic, fragrant, exquisite, captivating, severe, radiant

Group 3 (Questions 11–15)

  1. Crossing the icy bridge was extremely _______.
  2. She wore a _______ gown to the royal banquet.
  3. The city market was _______ with shoppers and vendors.
  4. The novel was so _______ that I finished it overnight.
  5. The abandoned castle appeared _______ against the sunset.

Choices:

hazardous, elegant, bustling, fascinating, majestic, adorable, spacious, tiny, grueling, fragrant, violent, dazzling, muscular, radiant, vast

Group 4 (Questions 16–20)

  1. The kitten was so _______ that everyone wanted to hold it.
  2. The athlete’s physique was incredibly _______.
  3. The perfume had a deeply _______ aroma.
  4. The examination was mentally _______.
  5. The injury to his leg was surprisingly _______.

Choices:

adorable, muscular, fragrant, grueling, severe, captivating, elegant, bustling, towering, opulent, scrumptious, clear, melodic, dazzling, tiny

Group 5 (Questions 21–25)

  1. The desert stretched across a _______ landscape.
  2. Her smile was warm and _______.
  3. The meal at the five-star restaurant was truly _______.
  4. The speech was so _______ that the audience applauded for minutes.
  5. The apartment was surprisingly _______ for downtown living.

Choices:

vast, radiant, exquisite, inspiring, spacious, violent, hazardous, dreadful, tiny, ordinary, severe, adorable, fragrant, majestic, muscular

Group 6 (Questions 26–30)

  1. The waterfall was _______ as it crashed into the valley below.
  2. His scientific discovery was considered _______.
  3. The sunset over the ocean was simply _______.
  4. The road through the mountains was narrow and _______.
  5. Her voice remained _______ even in old age.

Choices:

roaring, brilliant, breathtaking, hazardous, melodic, bustling, scrumptious, vast, opulent, muscular, severe, elegant, captivating, exhausted, dazzling

Answer Key

Group 1: towering, 2. exhausted, 3. opulent, 4. delicious, 5. mesmerizing
Group 2: violent, 7. melodic, 8. towering, 9. clear, 10. dazzling
Group 3: hazardous, 12. elegant, 13. bustling, 14. fascinating, 15. majestic
Group 4: adorable, 17. muscular, 18. fragrant, 19. grueling, 20. severe
Group 5: vast, 22. radiant, 23. exquisite, 24. inspiring, 25. spacious
Group 6: roaring, 27. brilliant, 28. breathtaking, 29. hazardous, 30. melodic

 

ADJECTIVE ORDER

General adjective before specific adjective

  • She wore a beautiful elegant dress to the banquet.
  • They stayed in a big luxurious hotel downtown.
  • He bought a good professional camera for his trip.
  • We enjoyed a nice delicious meal by the sea.
  • The small adorable puppy followed us home.

FILL-IN-THE-BLANK EXERCISES

Fill in the blanks with these adjectives: remarkable, melodic, attentive, enormous, courteous, unforgettable, enchanting, spacious, delicious, professional

Emma: How was the dessert?

Liam: It was good.

Emma: Good? It was absolutely delicious—rich chocolate layers with silky caramel filling!

Liam: The restaurant was big.

Emma: Big? It was enormous and spacious, with grand dining halls and towering ceilings.

Liam: The music was okay.

Emma: Okay? It was melodic and enchanting, creating a perfect atmosphere.

Liam: The waiter seemed fine.

Emma: Fine? He was exceptionally attentive, professional, and courteous.

Liam: The whole evening was pretty good.

Emma: Good? It was truly unforgettable—a remarkable dining experience.

MAKE YOUR OWN SENTENCES

Read each situation carefully.
Write a complete sentence using a specific adjective that best fits the context.
Avoid general adjectives such as: good, bad, nice, big, small, beautiful.

  1. You ate at a restaurant where the food was exceptionally flavorful and expertly prepared.
  2. You visited a mountain so tall and impressive that it seemed to rise above the clouds.
  3. Your friend helped strangers generously and always treated others with kindness.
  4. You watched a movie that held your attention from beginning to end.
  5. Someone arrived at an event wearing highly fashionable and graceful clothing.
  6. A storm caused dangerous winds, heavy rain, and widespread damage.
  7. You saw an extremely cute little puppy playing in the park.
  8. You entered an apartment with large open areas and plenty of room.
  9. A speaker delivered a speech that deeply motivated the audience.
  10. You witnessed a sunset with extraordinary colors over the ocean.

Example answers: 

  1. The meal was absolutely exquisite.
  2. The towering mountain dominated the landscape.
  3. She is an exceptionally compassionate person.
  4. The film was utterly captivating.
  5. She wore an elegant evening gown.
  6. The violent storm destroyed several buildings.
  7. The adorable puppy ran happily across the grass.
  8. The spacious apartment felt luxurious.
  9. His inspiring speech energized the crowd.
  10. The breathtaking sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.

METHOD

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