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DIRECTIONS:
1. Write the correct form of the adjective in parentheses. (25 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. (25 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Sentence #1: Robert is ___________________________________________ than I am.
(angry) (-)
Sentence #1 Degree: Robert is ___________________________________________ than I am.
Sentence #2: This year is the ___________________________________________ one on record.
(wet) (+)
Sentence #2 Degree: This year is the ___________________________________________ one on record.
Sentence #3: The glass in the bedroom window is ___________________________________________ than the bathroom.
(opaque) (-)
Sentence #3 Degree: The glass in the bedroom window is ___________________________________________ than the bathroom.
Sentence #4: Volunteering at the teen center is one of my ___________________________________________ experiences of all.
(satisfying) (+)
Sentence #4 Degree: Volunteering at the teen center is one of my ___________________________________________ experiences of all.
Sentence #5: Any of these sweatshirts can be ordered in a ___________________________________________ size.
(large) (+)
Sentence #5 Degree: Any of these sweatshirts can be ordered in a ___________________________________________ size.
Sentence #6: Limestone is ___________________________________________ than most sedimentary rocks.
(resistant) (+)
Sentence #6 Degree: Limestone is ___________________________________________ than most sedimentary rocks.
Sentence #7: Angela has been ___________________________________________ than usual lately.
(secretive) (-)
Sentence #7 Degree: Angela has been ___________________________________________ than usual lately.
Sentence #8: The new subway trains are ___________________________________________ than the old ones.
(rapid) (+)
Sentence #8 Degree: The new subway trains are ___________________________________________ than the old ones.
Sentence #9: Ethan has the ___________________________________________ appetite of the entire family.
(voracious) (-)
Sentence #9 Degree: Ethan has the ___________________________________________ appetite of the entire family.
Sentence #10: Oddly enough, a ride in Fred’s antique car is ___________________________________________ than a drive in our new car.
(jerky) (-)
Sentence #10 Degree: Oddly enough, a ride in Fred’s antique car is ___________________________________________ than a drive in our new car.
Sentence #11: Mr. Sposoto is ___________________________________________ than Mr. Lozzo.
(personable) (+)
Sentence #11 Degree: Mr. Sposoto is ___________________________________________ than Mr. Lozzo.
Sentence #12: Look for the ___________________________________________ fruit of the two.
(tangy) (+)
Sentence #12 Degree: Look for the ___________________________________________ fruit of the two.
Sentence #13: Of the five children, Deanna is the ___________________________________________ .
(polite) (+)
Sentence #13 Degree: Of the five children, Deanna is the ___________________________________________ .
Sentence #14: Thankfully, Tazu was the ___________________________________________ in the group.
(disappointed) (-)
Sentence #14 Degree: Thankfully, Tazu was the ___________________________________________ in the group.
Sentence #15: These are the ___________________________________________ facts I have ever encountered.
(unusual) (+)
Sentence #15 Degree: These are the ___________________________________________ facts I have ever encountered.
Sentence #16: The second suspect was ___________________________________________ than the first.
(suspicious) (-)
Sentence #16 Degree: The second suspect was ___________________________________________ than the first.
Sentence #17: Mark appeared ___________________________________________ that any other player.
(fast) (-)
Sentence #17 Degree: Mark appeared ___________________________________________ that any other player.
Sentence #18: In our house, Mom is always the ___________________________________________ of all.
(scrict) (-)
Sentence #18 Degree: In our house, Mom is always the ___________________________________________ of all.
Sentence #19: Your motives are ___________________________________________ than they were before.
(transparent) (-)
Sentence #19 Degree: Your motives are ___________________________________________ than they were before.
Sentence #20: Of the three, Mrs. Strube is our ___________________________________________ benefactor.
(generous) (-)
Sentence #20 Degree: Of the three, Mrs. Strube is our ___________________________________________ benefactor.
Sentence #21: The Solomons have the ___________________________________________ baby.
(cute) (-)
Sentence #21 Degree: The Solomons have the ___________________________________________ baby.
Sentence #22: Andrea’s performance seemed ___________________________________________ than life.
(large) (+)
Sentence #22 Degree: Andrea’s performance seemed ___________________________________________ than life.
Sentence #23: A Tale of Two Cities is the ___________________________________________ book I have read.
(recent) (+)
Sentence #23 Degree: A Tale of Two Cities is the ___________________________________________ book I have read.
Sentence #24: Our ___________________________________________ neighbors moved in yesterday.
(new) (-)
Sentence #24 Degree: Our ___________________________________________ neighbors moved in yesterday.
Sentence #25: This spring has the ___________________________________________ natural water around.
(pure) (+)
Sentence #25 Degree: This spring has the ___________________________________________ natural water around.