#GRAMMAR 8.7 REDO

DID YOU IMPROVE FROM THE FIRST TIME?
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PART 1 of 2
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify any double or incomplete comparisons. (15 points)
          *You may only put EXACTLY two or three words in each box for your answer.

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The dining room is the most draftiest in the house.

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The suitcase on the bottom is larger than any in the trunk.

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Gandhi is longer than any movie we have watched.

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In winter, chickadees are the most commonest birds at our feeder.

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She walked farther on Saturday than any day.

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Melanie was taller than any woman in her family.

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1

Jackie is more smarter than anyone else in class.

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Billie is my most closest friend.

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A redwood grows more taller than an oak.

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Mercury is closer to the sun than any planet.

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My aunt has more pets than anyone.

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Marcia’s papers are more neater now.

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One of the most scariest rides at an amusement park is the roller coaster.

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Our candidate gave the most clearest answer.

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Brett can type more faster than I.

PART 2 of 2
DIRECTIONS:
1. TEN of the sentences are incorrect. Write the correct form of each double or incomplete 
comparison in the box. (10 points)
          *The comparison has been underlined for you.

2. FIVE of the sentences are correct. Write none in the box for those sentences. (5 points)
          *The comparison has been underlined for you.

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Due to harsh conditions, however, there is less farming than fishing.

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Alaska has a shorter growing season than any state.

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Lumber is of more greater importance than farming.

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Oil has a greater influence on Alaska’s economy than any industry.

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The most biggest economic boom followed the first oil discoveries in 1968.

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Huge off-shore oil deposits were discovered over a decade later than the first oil discoveries.

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The lake is more larger than the pond.

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The scientist has more awards than anyone.

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The town department store is larger than any other building.

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Our sun is the most important heavenly body for us on Earth.

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The fit of hiking boots is more important than the fit of shoes.

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Leigh liked ice cream better than sherbert.

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Elaine finished the book sooner than anyone.

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Jamaal’s schedule was tighter than Fred.

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#GRAMMAR 8.7 REDO

DID YOU IMPROVE FROM THE FIRST TIME?

PART 1 of 2

The dining room is the most draftiest in the house.

The suitcase on the bottom is larger than any in the trunk.

Gandhi is longer than any movie we have watched.

In winter, chickadees are the most commonest birds at our feeder.

She walked farther on Saturday than any day.

Melanie was taller than any woman in her family.

Jackie is more smarter than anyone else in class.

Billie is my most closest friend.

A redwood grows more taller than an oak.

Mercury is closer to the sun than any planet.

My aunt has more pets than anyone.

Marcia’s papers are more neater now.

One of the most scariest rides at an amusement park is the roller coaster.

Our candidate gave the most clearest answer.

Brett can type more faster than I.

PART 2 of 2

Due to harsh conditions, however, there is less farming than fishing.

Alaska has a shorter growing season than any state.

Lumber is of more greater importance than farming.

Oil has a greater influence on Alaska’s economy than any industry.

The most biggest economic boom followed the first oil discoveries in 1968.

Huge off-shore oil deposits were discovered over a decade later than the first oil discoveries.

The lake is more larger than the pond.

The scientist has more awards than anyone.

The town department store is larger than any other building.

Our sun is the most important heavenly body for us on Earth.

The fit of hiking boots is more important than the fit of shoes.

Leigh liked ice cream better than sherbert.

Elaine finished the book sooner than anyone.

Jamaal’s schedule was tighter than Fred.

Lazy students in my class are most likeliest to fail.

DID YOU IMPROVE FROM THE FIRST TIME?

PART 1 of 2

The dining room is the most draftiest in the house.

The suitcase on the bottom is larger than any in the trunk.

Gandhi is longer than any movie we have watched.

In winter, chickadees are the most commonest birds at our feeder.

She walked farther on Saturday than any day.

Melanie was taller than any woman in her family.

Jackie is more smarter than anyone else in class.

Billie is my most closest friend.

A redwood grows more taller than an oak.

Mercury is closer to the sun than any planet.

My aunt has more pets than anyone.

Marcia’s papers are more neater now.

One of the most scariest rides at an amusement park is the roller coaster.

Our candidate gave the most clearest answer.

Brett can type more faster than I.

PART 2 of 2

Due to harsh conditions, however, there is less farming than fishing.

Alaska has a shorter growing season than any state.

Lumber is of more greater importance than farming.

Oil has a greater influence on Alaska’s economy than any industry.

The most biggest economic boom followed the first oil discoveries in 1968.

Huge off-shore oil deposits were discovered over a decade later than the first oil discoveries.

The lake is more larger than the pond.

The scientist has more awards than anyone.

The town department store is larger than any other building.

Our sun is the most important heavenly body for us on Earth.

The fit of hiking boots is more important than the fit of shoes.

Leigh liked ice cream better than sherbert.

Elaine finished the book sooner than anyone.

Jamaal’s schedule was tighter than Fred.

Lazy students in my class are most likeliest to fail.