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#GRAMMAR 8.4-8.7 TEST REVIEW (due date: Thursday, April 27)

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Grammar 8.4: Special Types of Adverbs

PART 1 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the interrogative, relative, or conjunctive adverb in each sentence. (15 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.

2. Choose the type of adverb it is. (15 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
*There are EXACTLY five of each type.
Sentence #1: Why is that dog still barking?
Question 1
1.

Adverb: Why is that dog still barking?

Question 2
2.

Adverb Type: Why is that dog still barking?

Sentence #2: Do you know where I will be sitting?
Question 3
3.

Adverb: Do you know where I will be sitting?

Question 4
4.

Adverb Type: Do you know where I will be sitting?

Sentence #3: I waited all summer for the next book in the series; finally, I was able to read it.
Question 5
5.

Adverb: I waited all summer for the next book in the series; finally, I was able to read it.

Question 6
6.

Adverb Type: I waited all summer for the next book in the series; finally, I was able to read it.

Sentence #4: Where is my passport?
Question 7
7.

Adverb: Where is my passport?

Question 8
8.

Adverb Type: Where is my passport?

Sentence #5: I don’t know the reason why she hates me.
Question 9
9.

Adverb: I don’t know the reason why she hates me.

Question 10
10.

Adverb Type: I don’t know the reason why she hates me.

Sentence #6: We want to go to a beach where we can sunbathe and swim.
Question 11
11.

Adverb: We want to go to a beach where we can sunbathe and swim.

Question 12
12.

Adverb Type: We want to go to a beach where we can sunbathe and swim.

Sentence #7: How can I get to your house?
Question 13
13.

Adverb: How can I get to your house?

Question 14
14.

Adverb Type: How can I get to your house?

Sentence #8: We waited for Lillian for three hours; finally, she strolled through the door.
Question 15
15.

Adverb: We waited for Lillian for three hours; finally, she strolled through the door.

Question 16
16.

Adverb Type: We waited for Lillian for three hours; finally, she strolled through the door.

Sentence #9: Can you remember the day when Mr. and Mrs. Russell moved to London?
Question 17
17.

Adverb: Can you remember the day when Mr. and Mrs. Russell moved to London?

Question 18
18.

Adverb Type: Can you remember the day when Mr. and Mrs. Russell moved to London?

Sentence #10: The party was pretty quiet; still, we had a good time.
Question 19
19.

Adverb: The party was pretty quiet; still, we had a good time.

Question 20
20.

Adverb Type: The party was pretty quiet; still, we had a good time.

Sentence #11: When does the train arrive?
Question 21
21.

Adverb: When does the train arrive?

Question 22
22.

Adverb Type: When does the train arrive?

Sentence #12: Why are you so late?
Question 23
23.

Adverb: Why are you so late?

Question 24
24.

Adverb Type: Why are you so late?

Sentence #13: James liked the gift; indeed, it was his favorite present.
Question 25
25.

Adverb: James liked the gift; indeed, it was his favorite present.

Question 26
26.

Adverb Type: James liked the gift; indeed, it was his favorite present.

Sentence #14: It will be raining tomorrow; therefore, it would be wise to take an umbrella.
Question 27
27.

Adverb: It will be raining tomorrow; therefore, it would be wise to take an umbrella.

Question 28
28.

Adverb Type: It will be raining tomorrow; therefore, it would be wise to take an umbrella.

Sentence #15: The boss asked why I wanted to work in his company and I told him I needed money.
Question 29
29.

Adverb: The boss asked why I wanted to work in his company and I told him I needed money.

Question 30
30.

Adverb Type: The boss asked why I wanted to work in his company and I told him I needed money.

Grammar 8.5: Comparative and Superlative Adverbs

PART 2 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Write the correct form of the adverb. (28 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one or two words in each box for your answer.
*Look at the connotation provided.
Question 31
31.

Comparative Form: close
(positive connotation)

Question 32
32.

Superlative Form: close
(positive connotation)

Question 33
33.

Comparative Form: frequently
(negative connotation)

Question 34
34.

Superlative Form: frequently
(negative connotation)

Question 35
35.

Positive Form: plainly
(positive connotation)

Question 36
36.

Superlative Form: plainly
(positive connotation)

Question 37
37.

Positive Form: truly
(positive connotation)

Question 38
38.

Comparative Form: truly
(positive connotation)

Question 39
39.

Positive Form: brightly
(negative connotation)

Question 40
40.

Comparative Form: brightly
(negative connotation)

Question 41
41.

Positive Form: quick
(positive connotation)

Question 42
42.

Superlative Form: quick
(positive connotation)

Question 43
43.

Comparative Form: abruptly
(negative connotation)

Question 44
44.

Superlative Form: abruptly
(negative connotation)

Question 45
45.

Positive Form: anxiously
(positive connotation)

Question 46
46.

Superlative Form: anxiously
(positive connotation)

Question 47
47.

Positive Form: graciously
(negative connotation)

Question 48
48.

Comparative Form: graciously
(negative connotation)

Question 49
49.

Comparative Form: soon
(positive connotation)

Question 50
50.

Superlative Form: soon
(positive connotation)

Question 51
51.

Positive Form: high
(negative connotation)

Question 52
52.

Superlative Form: high
(negative connotation)

Question 53
53.

Positive Form: clearly
(negative connotation)

Question 54
54.

Comparative Form: clearly
(negative connotation)

Question 55
55.

Comparative Form: sarcastically
(negative connotation)

Question 56
56.

Superlative Form: sarcastically
(negative connotation)

Question 57
57.

Positive Form: strangely
(positive connotation)

Question 58
58.

Superlative Form: strangely
(positive connotation)

Grammar 8.6: Special Adverbs That Compare

PART 3 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Write in the blank the correct form of the adverb in parentheses. (15 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.
Question 59
59.

My mother was angry that I did _________________________________ on the SAT than my brother. (badly)

Question 60
60.

She has to travel the _________________________________ of anyone in the office. (far)

Question 61
61.

My wife writes _________________________________ of all. (well)

Question 62
62.

We hiked until we could go no _________________________________ than before. (far)

Question 63
63.

Soccer is the sport Eddy plays _________________________________ of all. (well)

Question 64
64.

Hillary felt _________________________________ about the unkind remark. (badly)

Question 65
65.

I did _________________________________ of all on Part IV of the test. (badly)

Question 66
66.

Your husband, Ken, sings _________________________________ . (well)

Question 67
67.

Mother prepares turkey _________________________________ than Father does. (well)

Question 68
68.

This cereal costs much _________________________________ than that one. (little)

Question 69
69.

My brother plays the guitar _________________________________ than he thinks. (badly)

Question 70
70.

Our dog obeys _________________________________ than he used to. (well)

Question 71
71.

The clothes we bought the _________________________________ of all happen to be navy. (much)

Question 72
72.

The crops by the creek suffered _________________________________ from the drought than the ones on the hillside. (little)

Question 73
73.

He is such a slow driver, that he came in _________________________________ of all the cars in the race. (late)

Grammar 8.7: Double and Incomplete Comparisons

PART 4 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify any double or incomplete comparisons. (8 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY two or three words in each box for your answer.
Question 74
74.

Seth can swim faster than anyone on the team.

Question 75
75.

New York is the most largest of the four cities.

Question 76
76.

The patient was feeling more better today.

Question 77
77.

My mom says that I’m the most worst procrastinator in the family.

Question 78
78.

A rabbit’s ears are longer than a cat.

Question 79
79.

A teacher spends the most largest amount of time in preparing lessons and in grading papers.

Question 80
80.

The Joneses’ house cost less than the Murphys.

Question 81
81.

Minneapolis is colder than any city I’ve lived in.

Grammar 8.7: Double and Incomplete Comparisons

PART 5 of 5

DIRECTIONS:
1. FIVE of the sentences are incorrect. Write the correct form of each double or incomplete
comparison in the box. (5 points)
*The comparison has been underlined for you.

2. THREE of the sentences are correct. Write none in the box for those sentences. (3 points)
*The comparison has been underlined for you.
Question 82
82.

Do you like pork chops better than lamb chops?

Question 83
83.

Kristen is more happier in her job than most individuals.

Question 84
84.

Four-cylinder engines get better mileage than eight-cylinder engines.

Question 85
85.

Janice has more rigorouser study habits than Nicole.

Question 86
86.

An eagle’s claws are more powerful than claws.

Question 87
87.

The Irish wolfhound is the most largest dog I’ve ever seen.

Question 88
88.

I like the Cleveland Browns better than any other team.

Question 89
89.

The new catcher is a better hitter than anyone on the team.