#GRAMMAR 7.4-7.6 TEST

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Grammar 7.4: Coordinate Adjectives

PART 1 of 3

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.
Sentence #1: Kelsey was terrified of going into the cold dark basement by herself.
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Coordinate Adjective #1: Kelsey was terrified of going into the cold dark basement by herself.

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Coordinate Adjective #2: Kelsey was terrified of going into the cold dark basement by herself.

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Rewritten Sentence: Kelsey was terrified of going into the cold dark basement by herself.

Sentence #2: I stared up in awe and wonder at the beautiful shining skyscraper.
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Coordinate Adjective #1: I stared up in awe and wonder at the beautiful shining skyscraper.

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Coordinate Adjective #2: I stared up in awe and wonder at the beautiful shining skyscraper.

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Rewritten Sentence: I stared up in awe and wonder at the beautiful shining skyscraper.

Sentence #3: Kathryn’s long slender fingers helped her to be an excellent guitar player.
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Coordinate Adjective #1: Kathryn’s long slender fingers helped her to be an excellent guitar player.

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Coordinate Adjective #2: Kathryn’s long slender fingers helped her to be an excellent guitar player.

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Rewritten Sentence: Kathryn’s long slender fingers helped her to be an excellent guitar player.

Sentence #4: The hunters could not catch the quick clever fox.
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Coordinate Adjective #1: The hunters could not catch the quick clever fox.

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Coordinate Adjective #2: The hunters could not catch the quick clever fox.

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Rewritten Sentence: The hunters could not catch the quick clever fox.

Sentence #5: Andy is a calm peaceful man because he meditates every day.
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Coordinate Adjective #1: Andy is a calm peaceful man because he meditates every day.

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Coordinate Adjective #2: Andy is a calm peaceful man because he meditates every day.

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Rewritten Sentence: Andy is a calm peaceful man because he meditates every day.

Sentence #6: The intermediate skiers had more experience than the hesitant anxious beginners.
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Coordinate Adjective #1: The intermediate skiers had more experience than the hesitant anxious beginners.

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Coordinate Adjective #2: The intermediate skiers had more experience than the hesitant anxious beginners.

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Rewritten Sentence: The intermediate skiers had more experience than the hesitant anxious beginners.

Sentence #7: Texas longhorns are rugged adaptable cattle that are known to be intelligent creatures.
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Coordinate Adjective #1: Texas longhorns are rugged adaptable cattle that are known to be intelligent creatures.

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Coordinate Adjective #2: Texas longhorns are rugged adaptable cattle that are known to be intelligent creatures.

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Rewritten Sentence: Texas longhorns are rugged adaptable cattle that are known to be intelligent creatures.

Sentence #8: Megan, a bold resourceful photographer, recently published breathtaking photographs.
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Coordinate Adjective #1: Megan, a bold resourceful photographer, recently published breathtaking photographs.

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Coordinate Adjective #2: Megan, a bold resourceful photographer, recently published breathtaking photographs.

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Rewritten Sentence: Megan, a bold resourceful photographer, recently published breathtaking photographs.

Grammar 7.5: Cumulative Adjectives

PART 2 of 3

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.
Sentence #1: I covered my ears when the loud dance music suddenly blared from the radio.
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Cumulative Adjective #1: I covered my ears when the loud dance music suddenly blared from the radio.

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Cumulative Adjective #2: I covered my ears when the loud dance music suddenly blared from the radio.

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Most Important Adjective: I covered my ears when the loud dance music suddenly blared from the radio.

Sentence #2: Hilda’s thick German accent made her difficult to understand sometimes.
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Cumulative Adjective #1: Hilda’s thick German accent made her difficult to understand sometimes.

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Cumulative Adjective #2: Hilda’s thick German accent made her difficult to understand sometimes.

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Most Important Adjective: Hilda’s thick German accent made her difficult to understand sometimes.

Sentence #3: The archaeologists found many ancient Sumerian artifacts in the ruins of the city.
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Cumulative Adjective #1: The archaeologists found many ancient Sumerian artifacts in the ruins of the city.

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Cumulative Adjective #2: The archaeologists found many ancient Sumerian artifacts in the ruins of the city.

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Most Important Adjective: The archaeologists found many ancient Sumerian artifacts in the ruins of the city.

Sentence #4: There is a chunk of fresh mozzarella cheese sitting on the counter.
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Cumulative Adjective #1: There is a chunk of fresh mozzarella cheese sitting on the counter.

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Cumulative Adjective #2: There is a chunk of fresh mozzarella cheese sitting on the counter.

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Most Important Adjective: There is a chunk of fresh mozzarella cheese sitting on the counter.

Sentence #5: Ken always wears yellow rubber gloves when he washes the dishes.
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Cumulative Adjective #1: Ken always wears yellow rubber gloves when he washes the dishes.

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Cumulative Adjective #2: Ken always wears yellow rubber gloves when he washes the dishes.

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Most Important Adjective: Ken always wears yellow rubber gloves when he washes the dishes.

Sentence #6: Due to the muddy floorboards, her beautiful wedding dress quickly turned brown at the hem.
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Cumulative Adjective #1: Due to the muddy floorboards, her beautiful wedding dress quickly turned brown at the hem.

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Cumulative Adjective #2: Due to the muddy floorboards, her beautiful wedding dress quickly turned brown at the hem.

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Most Important Adjective: Due to the muddy floorboards, her beautiful wedding dress quickly turned brown at the hem.

Sentence #7: When I looked up, I saw a large Canadian flag waving in the wind.
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Cumulative Adjective #1: When I looked up, I saw a large Canadian flag waving in the wind.

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Cumulative Adjective #2: When I looked up, I saw a large Canadian flag waving in the wind.

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Most Important Adjective: When I looked up, I saw a large Canadian flag waving in the wind.

Sentence #8: My mother seems to have lost two wool socks in the dryer.
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Cumulative Adjective #1: My mother seems to have lost two wool socks in the dryer.

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Cumulative Adjective #2: My mother seems to have lost two wool socks in the dryer.

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Most Important Adjective: My mother seems to have lost two wool socks in the dryer.

Grammar 7.6: Coordinate vs. Cumulative Adjectives

PART 3 of 3

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.
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My tough demanding teacher pushed the entire class to do better.

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Trevor has always been a difficult troubled child.

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The popular friendly professor always wore bandanas to class.

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My friends and I went to the new fast-food restaurant.

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I will have a large sugar-free Pepsi please.

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She had an elegant polished air about her that was attractive.

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The smell of fresh French bread wafted into the rafters above.

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Is the fresh salsa made with spicy chili peppers?

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It was a moderate sensible plan that would lead them to success!

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I grow many tomatoes in my backyard vegetable garden.