#GRAMMAR 8.7 REDO

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30 questions

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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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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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Lazy students in my class are most likeliest to fail.