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#GRAMMAR 8.7 REDO

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DID YOU IMPROVE FROM THE FIRST TIME?

If you did better on the redo, email your teacher.
Copy this message into your email: "I earned a better score on the Grammar 8.7 redo assignment."

If you earned the same score as the first time or did worse, do not send an email.

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.
Question 1
1.

The dining room is the most draftiest in the house.

Question 2
2.

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

Question 3
3.

Gandhi is longer than any movie we have watched.

Question 4
4.

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

Question 5
5.

She walked farther on Saturday than any day.

Question 6
6.

Melanie was taller than any woman in her family.

Question 7
7.

Jackie is more smarter than anyone else in class.

Question 8
8.

Billie is my most closest friend.

Question 9
9.

A redwood grows more taller than an oak.

Question 10
10.

Mercury is closer to the sun than any planet.

Question 11
11.

My aunt has more pets than anyone.

Question 12
12.

Marcia’s papers are more neater now.

Question 13
13.

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

Question 14
14.

Our candidate gave the most clearest answer.

Question 15
15.

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.
Question 16
16.

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

Question 17
17.

Alaska has a shorter growing season than any state.

Question 18
18.

Lumber is of more greater importance than farming.

Question 19
19.

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

Question 20
20.

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

Question 21
21.

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

Question 22
22.

The lake is more larger than the pond.

Question 23
23.

The scientist has more awards than anyone.

Question 24
24.

The town department store is larger than any other building.

Question 25
25.

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

Question 26
26.

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

Question 27
27.

Leigh liked ice cream better than sherbert.

Question 28
28.

Elaine finished the book sooner than anyone.

Question 29
29.

Jamaal’s schedule was tighter than Fred.

Question 30
30.

Lazy students in my class are most likeliest to fail.