EnglishYear 4

Describing Words — Series 8

Choose the correct describing word from the box to complete each sentence.

1.

Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

distantfuriousextraordinaryelegantexhaustedgleamingflexibledreadfulfragileenergetic

He seemed 1 during the meal, as though his mind was elsewhere.

She realised she had made a 2 mistake in her essay.

She moved in an 3 way that made everyone turn to watch her.

She gave an 4 performance that kept the audience on their feet.

The 5 team dragged themselves off the pitch at the final whistle.

She showed 6 courage by speaking up in front of the whole assembly.

She was 7 enough to adjust her approach when the first idea failed.

The 8 peace between the two groups lasted only until the following week.

The 9 crowd demanded answers from the officials on the stage.

She polished the counter until it was 10 and spotless.

2.

Now write your own sentence using one of the words above.