We sometimes add a group of letters to the end of a verb to form an adjective. Adding the suffix –ive turns some verbs into adjectives. Here is a partial list of verbs that become adjectives with the suffix -ive:
support – supportive
create – creative
express – expressive
imagine – imaginative
protect – protective
effect – effective
oppress – oppressive
attract – attractive
disrupt – disruptive
oppress – oppressive
Jim rebelled against the oppressive rules of the school.
The effective laundry soap removed the stain in Sally’s shirt.
We enjoyed dinner at Mary’s attractive home.
Add -ive to some verbs to make an adjective.
▶Now you try it. Change a verb in the first sentence into an adjective and then write the adjective into the blank of the second sentence. I watched the dog disrupt the classroom. The _______ dog was a problem in the classroom. Did you figure it out? Good for you!