English Vocabulary Exercises - All Adjectives! (+ derivations) - Exercise 2-3

Matching exercise

Match the items on the right to the items on the left.
1. The government has promised a _______________ investigation into the accident.
2. The roof of the buildings have a _______________ slope so that the snow doesn't build up in winter.
3. This stretch of the ocean is a _______________ site for scuba-diving, with the coral reef nearby, and a rich, variety of tropical fish visible in the crystal clear waters.
4. Nowadays, it is hard to earn a _______________ living unless both partners in a marriage are working.
5. The meal I ordered at that restaurant tasted _______________, so I asked for my money back.
6. Dave likes blondes, but personally I'm _______________ to brunettes.
7. Smoking is one of the _______________ causes of cancer.
8. Many of Vincent van Gogh's greatest masterpieces are held in _______________ collections around the world.
9. The student gave an _______________ excuse to his instructor for missing his exam, saying that he had to go out to the pub with his buddies to celebrate a friend's birthday.
10. We have more homework than _______________ this weekend.
11. This company is very _______________, and can easily survive a slight downturn in the economy.
12. Shakespeare spelled his own name _______________ different ways.
13. Don't get him mad at you; he has a _______________ temper.
14. She's about 40 years old; she won't tell anyone her _______________ age.