Adjectives ending in -ic and -ical

Many adjectives end in –ic or –ical. In some cases both forms exist usually with a difference of meaning.

Test your understanding of these adjectives with this vocabulary exercise. Each question is followed by tthree suggested answers. Choose the most appropriate one.

1. She spent years learning ……………………….. guitar.

a) classic

b) classical

c) either could be used here

2. I am looking to buy an …………………….. little car.

a) economical

b) economic

c) either could be used here

3. Many Europeans countries are facing …………………….. problems.

a) economic

b) economical

c) either could be used here

4. It was a ……………………… experience.

a) magic

b) magical

c) either could be used here

5. 15 August 1947 – the ……………………… date when Indian won independence from Britain.

a) historic

b) historical

c) either could be used here

6. Aristotle is a well-known ……………………….. figure.

a) historic

b) historical

c) either could be used here

7. He is a student of …………………… engineering.

a) electric

b) electrical

c) either could be used here

Answers

1. She spent years learning classical guitar.

2. I am looking to buy an economical little car.

3. Many European countries are facing economic problems.

4. It was a magical experience.

5. 15 August 1947 – the historic date when Indian won independence from Britain.

6. Aristotle is a well-known historical figure.

7. He is a student of electrical engineering.