Compound adjectives | Exercises with answers

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Exercise 1

Complete the following sentences using compound adjectives:

Ex: A girl with long hair is a long-haired girl.

1.  A sad story which breaks your heart is
2.  A country which produces tobacco is a 
3.  A boat that looks expensive is an 
4.  If a story seems never to end, it’s a 
5.  If a man uses his right hand only, you say he is 
6.  A baby that his mother feeds well is  
7.  Pizzas that are made at home are
8.  A girl who has long legs is
9.  Someone who has good manners is 
10.  If someone breaks your heart, you feel 
11. A scary story that rises your hair is 
12. Fruits which are dried under the sun are 
13. A room with a lot of bright light is a 
14. A boy who looks good is a 
15. A musician who taught himself how to play music is a 

 

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ANSWERS

1. heart-breaking
2. a tobacco-producing country
3. an expensive-looking boat
4. a never-ending story
5. right-handed
6. well-fed
7. home-made
8. long-legged
9. well-mannered
10. heart-broken
11. hair-rising
12. sun-dried
13. brightly-lit room
14. good-looking boy
15. self-taught musician

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