EnglishYear 5

Describing Words — Series 14

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

1.

Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

ferociousfamisheddiminutiveenthusiasticdiverseelaboratefranticdilapidatedexquisitedismal

The 1 fence that surrounded the property offered no protection from the wind.

The 2 creature had managed to survive in conditions that would have defeated larger animals.

The 3 performance drew scathing reviews from critics who had expected far more.

The curriculum was redesigned to reflect the 4 backgrounds of the students it served.

The costume was so 5 that it had taken the designers over six months to complete.

The 6 crowd gave the performers a reception that none of them would forget.

The 7 flavour of the dish was the result of hours of slow and careful preparation.

He was so 8 that he ate two full portions before anyone else had finished one.

The 9 debate in parliament lasted well into the night with no sign of resolution.

He sent a series of 10 messages, each one more urgent than the last.

2.

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