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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.
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.
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.
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)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the correct form of the adjective in parentheses. (12 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
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.
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)
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.
Noun Modified: Please take these to her desk.
Demonstrative: I just saw a skunk run into that strawberry bush!
Noun Modified: I just saw a skunk run into that strawberry bush!
Demonstrative: Only Gilbert would do something like that.
Noun Modified: Only Gilbert would do something like that.
Demonstrative: The rain got these legal papers soaking wet.
Noun Modified: The rain got these legal papers soaking wet.
Demonstrative: That is a subject not open for discussion.
Noun Modified: That is a subject not open for discussion.
Demonstrative: Use that pen to sign your name.
Noun Modified: Use that pen to sign your name.
Demonstrative: Those will have to do until the presentations are ready.
Noun Modified: Those will have to do until the presentations are ready.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Choose the word in parentheses that best completes each sentence. (8 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Flowers like (that, those) one grow in tropical climates.
Celebrations like the one in (this, these) picture I am framing are held in Indonesia.
(Those, This) are bamboo sticks used to make baskets.
(That, Those) discovery Ben Franklin made was electricity.
(This, These) stores sell sporting goods.
(That, Those) instruments will be used in the science experiment.
(That, These) tape contains my favorite music.
I am telling you (this, these) packages need to be delivered today.