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Grammar 8.8: Telling Adjectives and Adverbs Apart

PART 1 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Choose the word in parentheses that best completes the sentence. (10 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.

2. Identify if it is an adjective or adverb. (10 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Sentence #1: (Most, Almost) plants need sun and water.
Question 1
1.

Word: (Most, Almost) plants need sun and water.

Question 2
2.

Type: (Most, Almost) plants need sun and water.

Sentence #2: The good news became (bad, badly) when we heard the details.
Question 3
3.

Word: The good news became (bad, badly) when we heard the details.

Question 4
4.

Type: The good news became (bad, badly) when we heard the details.

Sentence #3: We will (sure, surely) beat the Lions tomorrow!
Question 5
5.

Word: We will (sure, surely) beat the Lions tomorrow!

Question 6
6.

Type: We will (sure, surely) beat the Lions tomorrow!

Sentence #4: I have heard that Mr. Eberst is a really (good, well) teacher.
Question 7
7.

Word: I have heard that Mr. Eberst is a really (good, well) teacher.

Question 8
8.

Type: I have heard that Mr. Eberst is a really (good, well) teacher.

Sentence #5: Our cat is (real, really) fuzzy.
Question 9
9.

Word: Our cat is (real, really) fuzzy.

Question 10
10.

Type: Our cat is (real, really) fuzzy.

Sentence #6: This subject is so interesting, I don’t think anyone could present it (bad, badly).
Question 11
11.

Word: This subject is so interesting, I don’t think anyone could present it (bad, badly).

Question 12
12.

Type: This subject is so interesting, I don’t think anyone could present it (bad, badly).

Sentence #7: Irene does everything (good, well).
Question 13
13.

Word: Irene does everything (good, well).

Question 14
14.

Type: Irene does everything (good, well).

Sentence #8: We will (sure, surely) go to the mall this weekend.
Question 15
15.

Word: We will (sure, surely) go to the mall this weekend.

Question 16
16.

Type: We will (sure, surely) go to the mall this weekend.

Sentence #9: The soccer match was (real, really) exciting!
Question 17
17.

Word: The soccer match was (real, really) exciting!

Question 18
18.

Type: The soccer match was (real, really) exciting!

Sentence #10: The hot tub is (most, almost) too warm.
Question 19
19.

Word: The hot tub is (most, almost) too warm.

Question 20
20.

Type: The hot tub is (most, almost) too warm.

Grammar 8.9: Avoiding Double Negatives

PART 2 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Determine if each sentence is correct or not. (10 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.

2. If you selected CORRECT: Write none in the box. (3 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
If you selected INCORRECT: Rewrite the sentence correctly. (7 points)
*You must rewrite the entire sentence.
*Use proper capitalization and punctuation.
Sentence #1: My father doesn’t never want to vacation in Florida.
Question 21
21.

Sentence #1: My father doesn’t never want to vacation in Florida.

Question 22
22.

Sentence #1 Rewritten: My father doesn’t never want to vacation in Florida.

Sentence #2: Bill doesn’t think anything is as much fun as mountain climbing.
Question 23
23.

Sentence #2: Bill doesn’t think anything is as much fun as mountain climbing.

Question 24
24.

Sentence #2 Rewritten: Bill doesn’t think anything is as much fun as mountain climbing.

Sentence #3: My mother says she isn’t no swimmer.
Question 25
25.

Sentence #3: My mother says she isn’t no swimmer.

Question 26
26.

Sentence #3 Rewritten: My mother says she isn’t no swimmer.

Sentence #4: There weren’t no apples on the tree.
Question 27
27.

Sentence #4: There weren’t no apples on the tree.

Question 28
28.

Sentence #4 Rewritten: There weren’t no apples on the tree.

Sentence #5: Aaron wasn’t never able to keep up with the older boys.
Question 29
29.

Sentence #5: Aaron wasn’t never able to keep up with the older boys.

Question 30
30.

Sentence #5 Rewritten: Aaron wasn’t never able to keep up with the older boys.

Sentence #6: We didn’t see nothing interesting at the flea market.
Question 31
31.

Sentence #6: We didn’t see nothing interesting at the flea market.

Question 32
32.

Sentence #6 Rewritten: We didn’t see nothing interesting at the flea market.

Sentence #7: The book can’t be kept no longer.
Question 33
33.

Sentence #7: The book can’t be kept no longer.

Question 34
34.

Sentence #7 Rewritten: The book can’t be kept no longer.

Sentence #8: The pirates didn’t intend for no one to find it.
Question 35
35.

Sentence #8: The pirates didn’t intend for no one to find it.

Question 36
36.

Sentence #8 Rewritten: The pirates didn’t intend for no one to find it.

Sentence #9: Mr. Allen didn’t mean anything by his comment.
Question 37
37.

Sentence #9: Mr. Allen didn’t mean anything by his comment.

Question 38
38.

Sentence #9 Rewritten: Mr. Allen didn’t mean anything by his comment.

Sentence #10: After the picnic, there weren’t any potato chips left.
Question 39
39.

Sentence #10: After the picnic, there weren’t any potato chips left.

Question 40
40.

Sentence #10 Rewritten: After the picnic, there weren’t any potato chips left.

Grammar 8.10: Misplaced Modifiers

PART 3 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the misplaced modifier in each sentence. (8 points)
*Look at the FIRST number in parentheses to determine the exact number of words to put in the box.
*Do not include any punctuation in your answer.

2. Identify the word or phrase being incorrectly modified. (8 points)
*Look at the SECOND number in parentheses to determine the exact number of words to put in the box.
*REMEMBER: This is next to the misplaced modifier...either in front of or behind it.
*Do not include any punctuation in your answer.

3. Identify the word or phrase that should be modified. (8 points)
*Look at the THIRD number in parentheses to determine the exact number of words to put in the box.
*REMEMBER: This cannot be a word or phrase that was already used.
*Do not include any punctuation in your answer.

4. Rewrite the sentence to correct the misplaced modifier. (8 points)
*Copy and paste the original sentence into the box.
*Make sure to include punctuation and have correct capitalization.
Sentence #1: Like a train, on the “Journey Into Africa” tour, we boarded a vehicle.
Question 41
41.

Misplaced Modifier: Like a train, on the “Journey Into Africa” tour, we boarded a vehicle. (3)

Question 42
42.

Word or Phrase Incorrectly Modified: Like a train, on the “Journey Into Africa” tour, we boarded a vehicle. (1)

Question 43
43.

Word or Phrase That Should Be Modified: Like a train, on the “Journey Into Africa” tour, we boarded a vehicle. (1)

Question 44
44.

Rewritten Sentence: Like a train, on the “Journey Into Africa” tour, we boarded a vehicle.

Sentence #2: The giraffes amused my parents munching on leaves.
Question 45
45.

Misplaced Modifier: The giraffes amused my parents munching on leaves. (3)

Question 46
46.

Word or Phrase Incorrectly Modified: The giraffes amused my parents munching on leaves. (1)

Question 47
47.

Word or Phrase That Should Be Modified: The giraffes amused my parents munching on leaves. (1)

Question 48
48.

Rewritten Sentence: The giraffes amused my parents munching on leaves.

Sentence #3: Visitors can buy biscuits to feed giraffes with money.
Question 49
49.

Misplaced Modifier: Visitors can buy biscuits to feed giraffes with money. (2)

Question 50
50.

Word or Phrase Incorrectly Modified: Visitors can buy biscuits to feed giraffes with money. (1)

Question 51
51.

Word or Phrase That Should Be Modified: Visitors can buy biscuits to feed giraffes with money. (1)

Question 52
52.

Rewritten Sentence: Visitors can buy biscuits to feed giraffes with money.

Sentence #4: We saw three lion cubs using binoculars.
Question 53
53.

Misplaced Modifier: We saw three lion cubs using binoculars. (2)

Question 54
54.

Word or Phrase Incorrectly Modified: We saw three lion cubs using binoculars. (1)

Question 55
55.

Word or Phrase That Should Be Modified: We saw three lion cubs using binoculars. (1)

Question 56
56.

Rewritten Sentence: We saw three lion cubs using binoculars.

Sentence #5: I read that a baby lion in the newspaper was born yesterday.
Question 57
57.

Misplaced Modifier: I read that a baby lion in the newspaper was born yesterday. (3)

Question 58
58.

Word or Phrase Incorrectly Modified: I read that a baby lion in the newspaper was born yesterday. (1)

Question 59
59.

Word or Phrase That Should Be Modified: I read that a baby lion in the newspaper was born yesterday. (1)

Question 60
60.

Rewritten Sentence: I read that a baby lion in the newspaper was born yesterday.

Sentence #6: To view the big cats, visitors only three inches thick stand behind glass.
Question 61
61.

Misplaced Modifier: To view the big cats, visitors only three inches thick stand behind glass. (4)

Question 62
62.

Word or Phrase Incorrectly Modified: To view the big cats, visitors only three inches thick stand behind glass. (1)

Question 63
63.

Word or Phrase That Should Be Modified: To view the big cats, visitors only three inches thick stand behind glass. (1)

Question 64
64.

Rewritten Sentence: To view the big cats, visitors only three inches thick stand behind glass.

Sentence #7: Shaking their manes, the students watched the lions.
Question 65
65.

Misplaced Modifier: Shaking their manes, the students watched the lions. (3)

Question 66
66.

Word or Phrase Incorrectly Modified: Shaking their manes, the students watched the lions. (1)

Question 67
67.

Word or Phrase That Should Be Modified: Shaking their manes, the students watched the lions. (1)

Question 68
68.

Rewritten Sentence: Shaking their manes, the students watched the lions.

Sentence #8: A grassy hill slopes toward the zoo aquarium with a few rocks.
Question 69
69.

Misplaced Modifier: A grassy hill slopes toward the zoo aquarium with a few rocks. (4)

Question 70
70.

Word or Phrase Incorrectly Modified: A grassy hill slopes toward the zoo aquarium with a few rocks. (1)

Question 71
71.

Word or Phrase That Should Be Modified: A grassy hill slopes toward the zoo aquarium with a few rocks. (1)

Question 72
72.

Rewritten Sentence: A grassy hill slopes toward the zoo aquarium with a few rocks.

Grammar 8.11: Dangling Modifiers

PART 4 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Decide if each sentence contains a dangling modifier. (4 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
*There are EXACTLY two of each.
Question 73
73.

1. To get rid of pesky ants, you need to follow three main steps.

Question 74
74.

2. After grabbing her lunch and a breakfast bar, the school bus was heard.

Question 75
75.

3. After working diligently for a month, the painting was finally ready to be displayed.

Question 76
76.

4. When you are going on vacation, it is best to keep travel plans secret.

Grammar 8.11: Dangling Modifiers

PART 5 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the dangling modifier in the original sentence. (6 points)
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine the exact number of words to highlight.
*Do not include any punctuation in your answer.

2. Rewrite each sentence to correct the dangling modifier using the information provided in
parentheses. (6 points)
*You must rewrite the entire sentence.
*Use proper capitalization and punctuation.
*You may not add any additional words of your choosing.
*Do NOT remove the commas, add any new commas, or rearrange the commas.
Sentence #1: Never cleaning his room, it got messier each day.
Question 77
77.

Dangling Modifier: Never cleaning his room, it got messier each day.
(4 Words)

Question 78
78.

Rewritten Sentence: Never cleaning his room, it got messier each day.
(Colton admired how)

Sentence #2: Sleeping, the heavy rainstorm passing through was not heard.
Question 79
79.

Dangling Modifier: Sleeping, the heavy rainstorm passing through was not heard.
(1 Word)

Question 80
80.

Rewritten Sentence: Sleeping, the heavy rainstorm passing through was not heard.
(since Johnny was)

Sentence #3: To help keep this party a secret, all of the decorations and supplies will be kept where the birthday boy never goes.
Question 81
81.

Dangling Modifier: To help keep this party a secret, all of the decorations and supplies will be kept where the birthday boy never goes.
(7 Words)

Question 82
82.

Rewritten Sentence: To help keep this party a secret, all of the decorations and supplies will be kept where the birthday boy never goes.
(us)

Sentence #4: When running, it is important to breathe through your nose.
Question 83
83.

Dangling Modifier: When running, it is important to breathe through your nose.
(2 Words)

Question 84
84.

Rewritten Sentence: When running, it is important to breathe through your nose.
(you are)

Sentence #5: Occupied with all that needed to be done, the front door was accidentally left unlocked.
Question 85
85.

Dangling Modifier: Occupied with all that needed to be done, the front door was accidentally left unlocked.
(8 Words)

Question 86
86.

Rewritten Sentence: Occupied with all that needed to be done, the front door was accidentally left unlocked.
(Charice noticed that)

Sentence #6: Having had no time to eat breakfast, the day-old bagel looked absolutely delicious.
Question 87
87.

Dangling Modifier: Having had no time to eat breakfast, the day-old bagel looked absolutely delicious.
(7 Words)

Question 88
88.

Rewritten Sentence: Having had no time to eat breakfast, the day-old bagel looked absolutely delicious.
(the woman in a business suit thought)