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2.4 Mae Johnson
Suffixes -ive means "tending to be or do" and -ic means "relating to"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| It was a truly _____________ event when the shuttle first went up. Clue: timely | historic |
| The scientists who built it had ______________ ideas. Clue: clever | inventive |
| They were dreamers, but they were ______________ about what was possible. Clue: aware of how things are | realistic |
| They knew the shuttle's flights would have to be _____________ during the year. Clue: now and then | periodic |
| But watching the _____________ rocket rise into the air was breathtaking. Clue: big | massive |
| Its fiery trail in the sky looked _______________. Clue: made with style | artistic |
| The entire country was _________________ of their efforts. Clue: in favor | supportive |
| They were ______________ they had a winner! Clue: sure | positive |
| Larry is a ______________ painter. Clue: having the ability to create | creative |
| Our _____________ parrot loves to make up rhymes. Clue: like a poet | poetic |
| The house has an _____________ view of the valley. Clue: expanding in all directions | expansive |
| My _____________ brother can run, jump, and swim. Clue: like an athlete | athletic |
| Wren is an _____________ speaker. Clue: having the ability to express ideas clearly | expressive |