Adjectives Ending In -Ic and -Ical

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1. She wants to learn ............................ music.

classic
classical
Classical music refers to any kind of serious music.

2. It is a ............................... movie.
classic
classical
Classic can mean supreme.

3. Inflation can affect the ............................. stability of a country.

economic
economical
Economic refers to the economy of a country.

4. An ............................... little car consumes only a small amount of fuel.

economic
economical
Economical means not wasting money.

5. You will get an ........................... shock if you touch a live wire.

electric
electrical
We say electric shock.

6. Do you know any shop where I can find second hand ..............................
appliances?
electric

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electrical

7. It was a ................................ moment for the country.

historic
historical
Historic means making history.

8. I enjoy reading ............................... novels.

historic
historical
Historical means connected with history.

9. Shakespeare's .............................. technique was rather brilliant.

comic
comical
Comic is related to artistic comedy.

10. She had a rather ............................. expression on her face.

comic
comical
Comical can mean funny.

11. There are many ................................. monuments in India.

historic
historical
Historical means connected with history.

12. That scandal destroyed his .............................. career.

politic
political

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Political means connected with politics.

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Answers
1. She wants to learn classical music.
2. It is a classic movie.
3. Inflation can affect the economic stability of a country.
4. An economical little car consumes only a small amount of fuel.
5. You will get an electric shock if you touch a live wire.
6. Do you know any shop where I can find second hand electrical appliances?
7. It was a historic moment for the country.
8. I enjoy reading historical novels.
9. Shakespeare’s comic technique was rather brilliant.
10. She had a rather comical expression on her face.
11. There are many historical monuments in India.
12. That scandal destroyed his political career.

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