Problem Overview:
The task involves completing sentences using compound adjectives from the provided list. The goal is to choose the most appropriate compound adjective for each sentence based on its meaning and context.
Provided Compound Adjectives:
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red-faced: describes someone who has a red face, often due to embarrassment or exertion.
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light-fingered: describes someone who steals things, especially in a sneaky way.
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money-making: describes something that generates money or profit.
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clean-shaven: describes someone who has no facial hair.
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sweet-smelling: describes something that has a pleasant smell.
Sentences to Complete:
1. The ________ boy stole a chocolate from the corner shop.
2. David thought up a brilliant ________ scheme that would make him rich.
3. The field was full of ________ flowers.
4. Having fallen off her chair, a ________ Linda stood up and brushed off the dust.
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Solution:
#### Sentence (a):
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The ________ boy stole a chocolate from the corner shop.
- Context: The boy is described as stealing something. The appropriate compound adjective should convey the idea of theft or sneakiness.
- Correct Answer:
light-fingered
- Explanation: "Light-fingered" means someone who steals things, fitting the context perfectly.
#### Sentence (b):
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David thought up a brilliant ________ scheme that would make him rich.
- Context: The scheme is described as brilliant and intended to make someone rich. The appropriate compound adjective should relate to making money.
- Correct Answer:
money-making
- Explanation: "Money-making" describes something that generates profit, which aligns with the goal of becoming rich.
#### Sentence (c):
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The field was full of ________ flowers.
- Context: The field contains flowers, and the appropriate compound adjective should describe the flowers' characteristic, likely their smell.
- Correct Answer:
sweet-smelling
- Explanation: "Sweet-smelling" describes something with a pleasant aroma, which fits the description of flowers.
#### Sentence (d):
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Having fallen off her chair, a ________ Linda stood up and brushed off the dust.
- Context: Linda fell off her chair, and the appropriate compound adjective should describe her reaction or appearance after the fall.
- Correct Answer:
red-faced
- Explanation: "Red-faced" suggests that Linda might be embarrassed or flushed after falling, which fits the context well.
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Final Answers:
1. The
light-fingered boy stole a chocolate from the corner shop.
2. David thought up a brilliant
money-making scheme that would make him rich.
3. The field was full of
sweet-smelling flowers.
4. Having fallen off her chair, a
red-faced Linda stood up and brushed off the dust.
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{light-fingered, money-making, sweet-smelling, red-faced}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of hyphen worksheet.
