EnglishYear 5

Describing Words — Series 2

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

1.

Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

diversedilapidatedenthusiasticexquisiteferociousdiminutiveelaboratefamishedfranticdismal

The 1 farmhouse had been empty for so long that the roof had partially caved in.

The 2 figure at the far end of the corridor turned out to be a young child.

The 3 results were a blow to a team that had worked so hard all season.

The city's 4 population brought together traditions, languages, and cuisines from around the world.

The 5 plan involved three separate teams, each working on a different part of the operation.

The 6 response from the public far exceeded what the organisers had dared to hope.

The 7 detail in the carving suggested the work of a craftsperson with decades of experience.

She arrived at dinner absolutely 8 after spending the entire day hiking through the hills.

The 9 gale tore through the trees and sent slates crashing from the rooftops.

She made a 10 search through every drawer before she accepted the keys were lost.

2.

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