EnglishYear 5

Describing Words — Series 7

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

1.

Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

catastrophiccolossalartificialcompassionatebafflingabundantcorruptdesolatecomposedcourageous

There was 1 evidence to support the theory, yet nobody had thought to look.

She distrusted the 2 cheerfulness in his voice, sensing it was concealing something else.

She found the instructions 3 at first, but they became clear after a second reading.

She warned that ignoring the problem now could lead to 4 consequences later.

She underestimated the 5 effort required to complete the task on her own.

She gave a 6 response that acknowledged the difficulty of the situation they faced.

Despite the chaos around him, he stayed 7 and continued to issue clear instructions.

She argued that a 8 system could not be fixed from within, only rebuilt from scratch.

She made the 9 decision to speak out, even though she knew the personal cost.

She felt utterly 10 as the train pulled away, leaving her alone on the platform.

2.

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