DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify any coordinate adjectives in the sentence. (16 points)
*There are exactly TWO in each sentence.
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
*Each adjective must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.
2. Rewrite the sentence and insert a comma between the coordinate adjectives. (8 points)
*Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box including any punctuation.
*You may only add EXACTLY one comma in your answer.
Coordinate Adjective #1: Kelsey was terrified of going into the cold dark basement by herself.
Coordinate Adjective #2: Kelsey was terrified of going into the cold dark basement by herself.
Rewritten Sentence: Kelsey was terrified of going into the cold dark basement by herself.
Coordinate Adjective #1: I stared up in awe and wonder at the beautiful shining skyscraper.
Coordinate Adjective #2: I stared up in awe and wonder at the beautiful shining skyscraper.
Rewritten Sentence: I stared up in awe and wonder at the beautiful shining skyscraper.
Coordinate Adjective #1: Kathryn’s long slender fingers helped her to be an excellent guitar player.
Coordinate Adjective #2: Kathryn’s long slender fingers helped her to be an excellent guitar player.
Rewritten Sentence: Kathryn’s long slender fingers helped her to be an excellent guitar player.
Coordinate Adjective #1: The hunters could not catch the quick clever fox.
Coordinate Adjective #2: The hunters could not catch the quick clever fox.
Rewritten Sentence: The hunters could not catch the quick clever fox.
Coordinate Adjective #1: Andy is a calm peaceful man because he meditates every day.
Coordinate Adjective #2: Andy is a calm peaceful man because he meditates every day.
Rewritten Sentence: Andy is a calm peaceful man because he meditates every day.
Coordinate Adjective #1: The intermediate skiers had more experience than the hesitant anxious beginners.
Coordinate Adjective #2: The intermediate skiers had more experience than the hesitant anxious beginners.
Rewritten Sentence: The intermediate skiers had more experience than the hesitant anxious beginners.
Coordinate Adjective #1: Texas longhorns are rugged adaptable cattle that are known to be intelligent creatures.
Coordinate Adjective #2: Texas longhorns are rugged adaptable cattle that are known to be intelligent creatures.
Rewritten Sentence: Texas longhorns are rugged adaptable cattle that are known to be intelligent creatures.
Coordinate Adjective #1: Megan, a bold resourceful photographer, recently published breathtaking photographs.
Coordinate Adjective #2: Megan, a bold resourceful photographer, recently published breathtaking photographs.
Rewritten Sentence: Megan, a bold resourceful photographer, recently published breathtaking photographs.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify any cumulative adjectives in the sentence. (16 points)
*There are exactly TWO in each sentence.
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
*Each adjective must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.
2. Identify the adjective that has a higher level of importance. (8 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
Cumulative Adjective #1: I covered my ears when the loud dance music suddenly blared from the radio.
Cumulative Adjective #2: I covered my ears when the loud dance music suddenly blared from the radio.
Most Important Adjective: I covered my ears when the loud dance music suddenly blared from the radio.
Cumulative Adjective #1: Hilda’s thick German accent made her difficult to understand sometimes.
Cumulative Adjective #2: Hilda’s thick German accent made her difficult to understand sometimes.
Most Important Adjective: Hilda’s thick German accent made her difficult to understand sometimes.
Cumulative Adjective #1: The archaeologists found many ancient Sumerian artifacts in the ruins of the city.
Cumulative Adjective #2: The archaeologists found many ancient Sumerian artifacts in the ruins of the city.
Most Important Adjective: The archaeologists found many ancient Sumerian artifacts in the ruins of the city.
Cumulative Adjective #1: There is a chunk of fresh mozzarella cheese sitting on the counter.
Cumulative Adjective #2: There is a chunk of fresh mozzarella cheese sitting on the counter.
Most Important Adjective: There is a chunk of fresh mozzarella cheese sitting on the counter.
Cumulative Adjective #1: Ken always wears yellow rubber gloves when he washes the dishes.
Cumulative Adjective #2: Ken always wears yellow rubber gloves when he washes the dishes.
Most Important Adjective: Ken always wears yellow rubber gloves when he washes the dishes.
Cumulative Adjective #1: Due to the muddy floorboards, her beautiful wedding dress quickly turned brown at the hem.
Cumulative Adjective #2: Due to the muddy floorboards, her beautiful wedding dress quickly turned brown at the hem.
Most Important Adjective: Due to the muddy floorboards, her beautiful wedding dress quickly turned brown at the hem.
Cumulative Adjective #1: When I looked up, I saw a large Canadian flag waving in the wind.
Cumulative Adjective #2: When I looked up, I saw a large Canadian flag waving in the wind.
Most Important Adjective: When I looked up, I saw a large Canadian flag waving in the wind.
Cumulative Adjective #1: My mother seems to have lost two wool socks in the dryer.
Cumulative Adjective #2: My mother seems to have lost two wool socks in the dryer.
Most Important Adjective: My mother seems to have lost two wool socks in the dryer.
DIRECTIONS:
1. In FIVE of the sentences, insert a comma between the coordinate adjectives. (5 points)
*You may only add EXACTLY one comma in your answer.
*Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box including any punctuation.
2. FIVE of the sentences contain cumulative adjectives and do not require a comma.
For those sentences, write none in the box. (5 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
My tough demanding teacher pushed the entire class to do better.
Trevor has always been a difficult troubled child.
The popular friendly professor always wore bandanas to class.
My friends and I went to the new fast-food restaurant.
I will have a large sugar-free Pepsi please.
She had an elegant polished air about her that was attractive.
The smell of fresh French bread wafted into the rafters above.
Is the fresh salsa made with spicy chili peppers?
It was a moderate sensible plan that would lead them to success!
I grow many tomatoes in my backyard vegetable garden.