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Grammar 7.10: Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
PART 1 of 5
DIRECTIONS:
1. Write the correct form of the adjective in parentheses. (15 points)
          *You may only put EXACTLY one or two words in each box for your answer.
          *Pay attention to the spelling rules for comparative and superlative forms.
          *If necessary, look at the connotation provided in parentheses.

2. Identify which degree the adjective is written in. (15 points)
          *Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.

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Sentence #1: The ___________________________________________ bell of that kind is in New York City.
(sizable) (+)

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Sentence #1 Degree: The ___________________________________________ bell of that kind is in New York City.

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Sentence #2: I think my packages are ___________________________________________ than yours.
(heavy) (-)

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Sentence #2 Degree: I think my packages are ___________________________________________ than yours.

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Sentence #3: That is the ___________________________________________ book in the library.
(strange) (-)

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Sentence #3 Degree: That is the ___________________________________________ book in the library.

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Sentence #4: Don’t open the door any ___________________________________________ .
(wide) (+)

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Sentence #4 Degree: Don’t open the door any ___________________________________________ .

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Sentence #5: This ceiling is ___________________________________________ that the one in that building.
(roomy) (-)

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Sentence #5 Degree: This ceiling is ___________________________________________ that the one in that building.

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Sentence #6: My brother grew six inches so now he is the ___________________________________________ sibling.
(lanky) (+)

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Sentence #6 Degree: My brother grew six inches so now he is the ___________________________________________ sibling.

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Sentence #7: The presidential list also includes many presidents ___________________________________________ than the four on Mount Rushmore.
(famous) (+)

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Sentence #7 Degree: The presidential list also includes many presidents ___________________________________________ than the four on Mount Rushmore.

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Sentence #8: Six Flags is ___________________________________________ than Coney Island.
(intriguing) (-)

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Sentence #8 Degree: Six Flags is ___________________________________________ than Coney Island.

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Sentence #9: I would like the ___________________________________________ people of all the possible candidates on my team.
(productive) (+)

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Sentence #9 Degree: I would like the ___________________________________________ people of all the possible candidates on my team.

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Sentence #10: We’ll just have to get a much ___________________________________________ ladder.
(long) (+)

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Sentence #10 Degree: We’ll just have to get a much ___________________________________________ ladder.

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Sentence #11: Haven’t we had the ___________________________________________ weather recently?
(odd) (+)

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Sentence #11 Degree: Haven’t we had the ___________________________________________ weather recently?

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Sentence #12: Bring me the ___________________________________________ water you have.
(contaminated) (-)

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Sentence #12 Degree: Bring me the ___________________________________________ water you have.

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Sentence #13: Mrs. Bourke said this puzzle is ___________________________________________ than the last one.
(easy) (-)

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Sentence #13 Degree: Mrs. Bourke said this puzzle is ___________________________________________ than the last one.

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Sentence #14: Julia is three years ___________________________________________ than Mollie.
(mature) (+)

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Sentence #14 Degree: Julia is three years ___________________________________________ than Mollie.

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Sentence #15: Ellie’s new dress is the ___________________________________________ blue I’ve ever seen.
(pale) (-)

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Sentence #15 Degree: Ellie’s new dress is the ___________________________________________ blue I’ve ever seen.

Grammar 7.11: Special Adjectives that Compare
PART 2 of 5
DIRECTIONS:
1. Write the correct form of the adjective in parentheses. (12 points)
           *You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
           *Pay attention if the sentence is asking for the positive, comparative, or superlative form.

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I got a bad grade on the test, but your grade is _________________________________ . (bad)

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My horse is the _________________________________ valuable in the pasture. (less)

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Carrie was _________________________________ fidgety than Eduardo. (much)

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_________________________________ citizens opposed the new bill. (many)

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Evan is considered a _________________________________ character in the play compared to Miles. (less)

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It’s a good day to have a _________________________________ day. (good)

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Sand, Shells, and Time was the _________________________________ photo in the contest. (good)

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Carla finished the marathon in a _________________________________ time than Sarah or Liza. (well)

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This is by far the _________________________________ stick figure I have ever seen! (bad)

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Isabel was hired instead of Alan because she had _________________________________ qualifications than him. (some)

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The adoption of a baby brought Carlos and Anita the _________________________________ joy that they had ever known. (much)

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Cathleen is feeling much _________________________________ than she did on the bus. (ill)

Grammar 7.11: Special Adjectives that Compare
PART 3 of 5
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the correct form of the adjective in parentheses. (12 points)
          *Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.

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Can I please have (several/some) pepper?

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Here is the (latest/last) news from China on the war progress.

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Catherine is the (oldest/eldest) of the siblings and next in order comes Michael.

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The girl only has a (few/little) friends.

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Of the two, mockingbirds and hawks, only the (later/latter) is a bird of prey.

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The committee will have (farther/further) updates on the meetings about the new law.

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On Sundays, the (fewest/least) cars use this street.

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The Flying A was the (farthest/furthest) ranch from town.

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Sometimes it's the (less/littler) kids that reveal the most kindness despite their size.

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There is so (many/much) dust in the air!

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The frugal shopper tries to buy her clothing on clearance and for the (littlest/least) amount possible.

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The public opinion poll was a survey of (older/elder) Americans.

Grammar 7.12: Demonstratives
PART 4 of 5
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the demonstrative in each sentence. (14 points)
          *You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.

2. In SEVEN of the sentences, identify the noun being modified by the demonstrative adjective. (7 points)
          *You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer unless it is a proper noun.

3. In SEVEN of the sentences, write none in the box because they contain a demonstrative
pronoun. (7 points)

Sentence #1: He washed these apples before slicing them for the pie. 

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Demonstrative: He washed these apples before slicing them for the pie.

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Noun Modified: He washed these apples before slicing them for the pie.

Sentence #2: We found all those shells on Pensacola Beach. 	

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Demonstrative: We found all those shells on Pensacola Beach.

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Noun Modified: We found all those shells on Pensacola Beach.

Sentence #3: That can wait until your assignment is finished.	

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Demonstrative: That can wait until your assignment is finished.

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Noun Modified: That can wait until your assignment is finished.

Sentence #4: Anyone without a ticket will be denied permission to do this.	

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Demonstrative: Anyone without a ticket will be denied permission to do this.

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Noun Modified: Anyone without a ticket will be denied permission to do this.

Sentence #5: These, along with other smaller rivers, help make up the Mississippi River Basin.		

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Demonstrative: These, along with other smaller rivers, help make up the Mississippi River Basin.

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Noun Modified: These, along with other smaller rivers, help make up the Mississippi River Basin.

Sentence #6: My very best friend gave that diamond necklace to me as a gift.		

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Demonstrative: My very best friend gave that diamond necklace to me as a gift.

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Noun Modified: My very best friend gave that diamond necklace to me as a gift.

Sentence #7: Mom came into my messy room this evening.		

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Demonstrative: Mom came into my messy room this evening.

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Noun Modified: Mom came into my messy room this evening.

Sentence #8: Please take these to her desk.	

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Demonstrative: Please take these to her desk.

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Noun Modified: Please take these to her desk.

Sentence #9: I just saw a skunk run into that strawberry bush!	

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Demonstrative: I just saw a skunk run into that strawberry bush!

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Noun Modified: I just saw a skunk run into that strawberry bush!

Sentence #10: Only Gilbert would do something like that.	

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Demonstrative: Only Gilbert would do something like that.

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Noun Modified: Only Gilbert would do something like that.

Sentence #11: The rain got these legal papers soaking wet.	

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Demonstrative: The rain got these legal papers soaking wet.

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Noun Modified: The rain got these legal papers soaking wet.

Sentence #12: That is a subject not open for discussion.	

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Demonstrative: That is a subject not open for discussion.

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Noun Modified: That is a subject not open for discussion.

Sentence #13: Use that pen to sign your name.	

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Demonstrative: Use that pen to sign your name.

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Noun Modified: Use that pen to sign your name.

Sentence #14: Those will have to do until the presentations are ready.	

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Demonstrative: Those will have to do until the presentations are ready.

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Noun Modified: Those will have to do until the presentations are ready.

Grammar 7.12: Demonstratives
PART 5 of 5
DIRECTIONS:
1. Choose the word in parentheses that best completes each sentence. (8 points)
        *Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.

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Flowers like (that, those) one grow in tropical climates.

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Celebrations like the one in (this, these) picture I am framing are held in Indonesia.

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(Those, This) are bamboo sticks used to make baskets.

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(That, Those) discovery Ben Franklin made was electricity.

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(This, These) stores sell sporting goods.

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(That, Those) instruments will be used in the science experiment.

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(That, These) tape contains my favorite music.

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#GRAMMAR 7.10-7.12 TEST REVIEW REDO

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Grammar 7.10: Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

PART 1 of 5

Sentence #1: The ___________________________________________ bell of that kind is in New York City. (sizable) (+)

Sentence #1 Degree: The ___________________________________________ bell of that kind is in New York City.

Sentence #2: I think my packages are ___________________________________________ than yours. (heavy) (-)

Sentence #2 Degree: I think my packages are ___________________________________________ than yours.

Sentence #3: That is the ___________________________________________ book in the library. (strange) (-)

Sentence #3 Degree: That is the ___________________________________________ book in the library.

Sentence #4: Don’t open the door any ___________________________________________ . (wide) (+)

Sentence #4 Degree: Don’t open the door any ___________________________________________ .

Sentence #5: This ceiling is ___________________________________________ that the one in that building. (roomy) (-)

Sentence #5 Degree: This ceiling is ___________________________________________ that the one in that building.

Sentence #6: My brother grew six inches so now he is the ___________________________________________ sibling. (lanky) (+)

Sentence #6 Degree: My brother grew six inches so now he is the ___________________________________________ sibling.

Sentence #7: The presidential list also includes many presidents ___________________________________________ than the four on Mount Rushmore. (famous) (+)

Sentence #7 Degree: The presidential list also includes many presidents ___________________________________________ than the four on Mount Rushmore.

Sentence #8: Six Flags is ___________________________________________ than Coney Island. (intriguing) (-)

Sentence #8 Degree: Six Flags is ___________________________________________ than Coney Island.

Sentence #9: I would like the ___________________________________________ people of all the possible candidates on my team. (productive) (+)

Sentence #9 Degree: I would like the ___________________________________________ people of all the possible candidates on my team.

Sentence #10: We’ll just have to get a much ___________________________________________ ladder. (long) (+)

Sentence #10 Degree: We’ll just have to get a much ___________________________________________ ladder.

Sentence #11: Haven’t we had the ___________________________________________ weather recently? (odd) (+)

Sentence #11 Degree: Haven’t we had the ___________________________________________ weather recently?

Sentence #12: Bring me the ___________________________________________ water you have. (contaminated) (-)

Sentence #12 Degree: Bring me the ___________________________________________ water you have.

Sentence #13: Mrs. Bourke said this puzzle is ___________________________________________ than the last one. (easy) (-)

Sentence #13 Degree: Mrs. Bourke said this puzzle is ___________________________________________ than the last one.

Sentence #14: Julia is three years ___________________________________________ than Mollie. (mature) (+)

Sentence #14 Degree: Julia is three years ___________________________________________ than Mollie.

Sentence #15: Ellie’s new dress is the ___________________________________________ blue I’ve ever seen. (pale) (-)

Sentence #15 Degree: Ellie’s new dress is the ___________________________________________ blue I’ve ever seen.

Grammar 7.11: Special Adjectives that Compare

PART 2 of 5

I got a bad grade on the test, but your grade is _________________________________ . (bad)

My horse is the _________________________________ valuable in the pasture. (less)

Carrie was _________________________________ fidgety than Eduardo. (much)

_________________________________ citizens opposed the new bill. (many)

Evan is considered a _________________________________ character in the play compared to Miles. (less)

It’s a good day to have a _________________________________ day. (good)

Sand, Shells, and Time was the _________________________________ photo in the contest. (good)

Carla finished the marathon in a _________________________________ time than Sarah or Liza. (well)

This is by far the _________________________________ stick figure I have ever seen! (bad)

Isabel was hired instead of Alan because she had _________________________________ qualifications than him. (some)

The adoption of a baby brought Carlos and Anita the _________________________________ joy that they had ever known. (much)

Cathleen is feeling much _________________________________ than she did on the bus. (ill)

Grammar 7.11: Special Adjectives that Compare

PART 3 of 5

Can I please have (several/some) pepper?

Here is the (latest/last) news from China on the war progress.

Catherine is the (oldest/eldest) of the siblings and next in order comes Michael.

The girl only has a (few/little) friends.

Of the two, mockingbirds and hawks, only the (later/latter) is a bird of prey.

The committee will have (farther/further) updates on the meetings about the new law.

On Sundays, the (fewest/least) cars use this street.

The Flying A was the (farthest/furthest) ranch from town.

Sometimes it's the (less/littler) kids that reveal the most kindness despite their size.

There is so (many/much) dust in the air!

The frugal shopper tries to buy her clothing on clearance and for the (littlest/least) amount possible.

The public opinion poll was a survey of (older/elder) Americans.

Grammar 7.12: Demonstratives

PART 4 of 5

Demonstrative: He washed these apples before slicing them for the pie.

Noun Modified: He washed these apples before slicing them for the pie.

Demonstrative: We found all those shells on Pensacola Beach.

Noun Modified: We found all those shells on Pensacola Beach.

Demonstrative: That can wait until your assignment is finished.

Noun Modified: That can wait until your assignment is finished.

Demonstrative: Anyone without a ticket will be denied permission to do this.

Noun Modified: Anyone without a ticket will be denied permission to do this.

Demonstrative: These, along with other smaller rivers, help make up the Mississippi River Basin.

Noun Modified: These, along with other smaller rivers, help make up the Mississippi River Basin.

Demonstrative: My very best friend gave that diamond necklace to me as a gift.

Noun Modified: My very best friend gave that diamond necklace to me as a gift.

Demonstrative: Mom came into my messy room this evening.

Noun Modified: Mom came into my messy room this evening.

Demonstrative: Please take these to her desk.

Sentence #1: The ___________________________________________ bell of that kind is in New York City.
(sizable) (+)

Sentence #2: I think my packages are ___________________________________________ than yours.
(heavy) (-)

Sentence #3: That is the ___________________________________________ book in the library.
(strange) (-)

Sentence #4: Don’t open the door any ___________________________________________ .
(wide) (+)

Sentence #5: This ceiling is ___________________________________________ that the one in that building.
(roomy) (-)

Sentence #6: My brother grew six inches so now he is the ___________________________________________ sibling.
(lanky) (+)

Sentence #7: The presidential list also includes many presidents ___________________________________________ than the four on Mount Rushmore.
(famous) (+)

Sentence #8: Six Flags is ___________________________________________ than Coney Island.
(intriguing) (-)

Sentence #9: I would like the ___________________________________________ people of all the possible candidates on my team.
(productive) (+)

Sentence #10: We’ll just have to get a much ___________________________________________ ladder.
(long) (+)

Sentence #11: Haven’t we had the ___________________________________________ weather recently?
(odd) (+)

Sentence #12: Bring me the ___________________________________________ water you have.
(contaminated) (-)

Sentence #13: Mrs. Bourke said this puzzle is ___________________________________________ than the last one.
(easy) (-)

Sentence #14: Julia is three years ___________________________________________ than Mollie.
(mature) (+)

Sentence #15: Ellie’s new dress is the ___________________________________________ blue I’ve ever seen.
(pale) (-)

Sentence #1: The ___________________________________________ bell of that kind is in New York City.
(sizable) (+)

Sentence #2: I think my packages are ___________________________________________ than yours.
(heavy) (-)

Sentence #3: That is the ___________________________________________ book in the library.
(strange) (-)

Sentence #4: Don’t open the door any ___________________________________________ .
(wide) (+)

Sentence #5: This ceiling is ___________________________________________ that the one in that building.
(roomy) (-)

Sentence #6: My brother grew six inches so now he is the ___________________________________________ sibling.
(lanky) (+)

Sentence #7: The presidential list also includes many presidents ___________________________________________ than the four on Mount Rushmore.
(famous) (+)

Sentence #8: Six Flags is ___________________________________________ than Coney Island.
(intriguing) (-)

Sentence #9: I would like the ___________________________________________ people of all the possible candidates on my team.
(productive) (+)

Sentence #10: We’ll just have to get a much ___________________________________________ ladder.
(long) (+)

Sentence #11: Haven’t we had the ___________________________________________ weather recently?
(odd) (+)

Sentence #12: Bring me the ___________________________________________ water you have.
(contaminated) (-)

Sentence #13: Mrs. Bourke said this puzzle is ___________________________________________ than the last one.
(easy) (-)

Sentence #14: Julia is three years ___________________________________________ than Mollie.
(mature) (+)

Sentence #15: Ellie’s new dress is the ___________________________________________ blue I’ve ever seen.
(pale) (-)