ADJECTIVE AND ADVERBS

Each of the following sentences contains a comparative or superlative. Circle the comparative or superlative. Then indicate if the sentences are correct or incorrecct. 1. Oxygen is abundanter than nitrogen answer : I Reason : abundanter should replaced by more abundant

2. The directions to the exercises say to choose the most appropriate response answer : C

3 The lesson you are studying noe is the most importantest lesson answer : I Reason : The most importantes should be The most important 4 Fashions this year are shorter and more colorful. answer : C Reason : the pattern is correct. 5 The professor indicated that Anthonys research paper was more long than the other answer : I Reason : More long should replaced by longer.

6 Alaska is the coldest than all the states in United States. (incorrect) answer : I Reason : The word than mus be replace by of . because this sentence is superlative.

7 The workers on the dayshift are more rested than the workers on the night shift. answer : C

8 She was more happier this morning (incorrect) answer : I Reason : The word more happier mus replace by happier.

9 The quarterback on this years football team is more versatile than the quarterback on last years team answer : C

10 She always tries to do the best and most efficient job that she can do. answer : C

11 Harvard is probably the most prestigious university in USA answer : C 12 Rhonda is more hard working of the class. answer : I Reason : The sentence is superlative. So, more should be the most.

13 The egineers hired this yeat have more experience than those hired last year. answer : C

14 The graduate assistant informed us that the first exam is the most difficult of the second. answer : I Reason : The most difficult should be More difficult than 15 He bought the more powerful stereo speakers that he could find. answer : I Reason : This sentence is superlative. the more powerful,mus replace by The most powerful

16 The afternoon seminar was much more interesting than the morning lecture. answer : C

17 The food in this restauran is the best of the restaurant we visitted last week. answer : I Reason : best of must be replace with better than

18 The plants that have been sitting in the sunny window are far healthier than the other plants. answer : C Reason : the sentence is comparative. And it use adj-er

19 The photocopies are the darkest that they ever been. answer : C Reason : the sentence is superlative. (adj-est) 20 The first journal article is the longest of the second article. answer : I Reason : its compare two sentences (comperative). So, the longes of must Replace with longer than

Each of the following sentences contains the irregular er, -er structure. Unerlined the two comparison. Then indicate if the sentences are correct or incorrrect.
_I_1. The hotter the food is, harder it is to eat. Reason : should be THE harder

_C_2. The warmer the weather, the greater the attendance at the outdoor concert.

_I_3. The more you say, the worst the situation will be. Reason : the worst should be the worse

_C_4. The more time they have to play, the happier the children are.

_I_5. The thicker the walls, the noise that comes through is less. Reason: should be the less the noise comes through

_I_6. If you run faster, the more quickly you ll arrive. Reason : should be The faster you run

_C_7. The more you use the phone, the higher the bill will be.

_C_8. The harder you serve, the easier it is to win the point.

_I_9. The earliest you send in your tax forms, the sooner you will receive your refund. Reason : The earliest should be The earlier

_I_10. The more people there are at the party, you ll have a good time. Reason : should be the better time you ll have

Underlined the comparative or superlative in the following sentences. Then indicate the sentence are correct or incorrect.

_I_ 1. The coffee is more stronger today than it was yesterday. Reason : more should be omitted

(omit more)

_I_ 2. The tree that was struck by lightning had been the tallest of the two trees we had in the yard. Reason : should be taller than the other tree

_C_3. He will buy the most fuel-efficient car that he can afford.

_I_4. The closest it gets to summer, the longer the days are. Reason : the closest should be the closer

_I_5. The business department is bigger of the departments in the university. Reason : bigger should be the biggest

_I_6. I really do not want to live in the Southeast because it is one of the most hot areas in the U.S. Reason : most hot should be hottest

_C_7. It is preferable to use the most efficient and most effective method that you can.

_C_8. Tonight s dinner was more filling than last night s.

_C_9. The sooner the exam is scheduled, the less time you have to prepare.

_C_10. The house is now the cleanest that it has ever been.

Chose the letter of the word or group of words that best completes the sentences 1. The speed of light is_much faster than_the speed of sound. Reason: because it is comparative degree

2. The use of detail is_The most common_method of developing a controlling idea, and almost all students employ this method. Reason : it use superlative pattern

3. _The looser the brushwork is_in Stevenson s landscapes, the more vitality and character the paintings seem to possess.

Choose the letter of the underlined word of group or words that is not correct 1. Certain types of snakes have been known to survive fasts more as a year long. Reason : as should be replace with than

2. The grizzly bear, which can grow up to eight feet tall, has been called a more dangerous animal of North America. Reason : the sentence is superlative degree. So a more should be replace by the most.

3. Climate, soil type, and availability of water are the most critical factors than selecting the best type of grass for a lawn. Reason : than should be replace with of

4. Peter Abelard, a logician and theologian, was the controversialist teacher of his age. Reason : The controversialist should be the most controversial

5. Protein molecules are the most complex than the molecules of carbohydrates. Reason : Than should be replace with of

6. The leek, a member of the lily family, has a mildest taste than the onion. Reason : Than should be replace with of

7.The widely used natural fiber of all is cotton. Reason : the widely should change with the widest

Comparatives and Superlatives. Choose the correct answer. 1. _Gallaudet College_a liberal arts college specifically for deaf people, is located in Washington, D.C.

2. _There were several____varieties of dogs at the show, including spaniels, poodles, and collies.

3. While the discovery that many migratory songbirds can thrive in deforested wintering spots_is heartening_, the fact remains that these birds are dying at unusual rates.

Choose the incorrect part of the sentence. 4. The coyote is somewhat smaller in size that a timber wolf.

5. The weather reports all showed that there were a tremendous storm front moving in. Reason : Were should be replace with was

6. Seldom cactus plants are found outside of North America. Reason : cactus plants are should be cactus plant can be

7. In a basketball game a player what is fouled receives one or two free throws. Reason : what should be that or who

8. Until recently, California was largest producer of oranges in the U.S. Reason : Largest should be the largest

9. An understanding of engineering theories and problems are impossible until basic arithmetic is fully mastered. Reason : are should be were

10. The earliest the CVS (chorionic villus sampling) procedure in the pregnancy, the greater the risk to the baby. Reason : Earliest should be earlier

Tenses Each of following sentences contains a verb formed with be. Underlined the verbs twicw. Then indicate if the sentence are correct or incorrect.

1. At 12.00 Sam is eat his lunch. Answer : Incorrect Reason : The sentence is present participle. So eat should be eating.

2. We are meeting them later today. Answer : correct

3. The message was took by the receptionist. Answer : correct

4. Being heard was extremely important to him. Answer : correct

5. The smiths are build their house on some property that they own in the desert. Answer : Incorrect Reason : build should be building, because the sentence is present.

6. It had been noticed that some staff members were late. Answer : Correct

7. The report should have been submit by noon. Answer : Correct

8. Are the two companies merge into one.? Answer : Incorrect Reason : merge should be replace with merging.

9. He could be taking four courses this semester. Answer : Correct

10. The score information has been duplicates on the back up disk. Answer : Correct

Each of the following sentences contains a verb formed with a modal. Underline the verbs twice. Then indicate if the sentence correct or incorrect. 1. The saleselerk might lower the price Answer : Correct

2.The television movie will finished in a few minutes. Answer : Incorrect Reason : Finished should be finish.

3. Should everyone arrive by 8:00? Answer : Incorrect Reason : modal should better replace by will

4.The method for organizing files can be improved. Answer : incorrect Reason : modal Can should replaced by must

5. The machine may clicks off it is overused Answer : Incorrect Reason : May shoud be better replaced by can.because it tells ability.

6.Every morning the plants must be watered. Answer : Correct

7. The houses with ocean views could sell for considerably more. Answer :

8. Would anyone liked to see that movie? Answer : Correct

9. I do not know when it wil depart. Answer : Correct

10. She will work on the project only if she can has a full-time secretary. Anwer : Correct

Underlined the verb twice in the following sentences. Then indicate if the sentences are correct or incorrect 1. I have gave you all the money that i have. Answer : Incorrect Reason : gave should be replace with given.

2. The articles were put in the newspaper before he was able to stop production. Answer : Correct

3. All the tickets for concert might already been sold. Answer : Correct

4.He was so thirsty that he drunk several large glasses of water. Answer : incorrect Reason : Drunk should be drank

5. The deposit will has to be paid before the apartment can be rented. Answer : Incorrect Reason : will has to be paid should be change by will have to be paid.

6. He objects to being held without bail. Answer : Correct

7. Having compeleted the first chapter of the manuscript, she decided to take a break. Answer : Correct

8. If Steve had really wanted to pass his exam, he would has studied much more. Answer : incorrect Reason : Has should be have

9. He thought that he should have be invited to attend the conference. Answer : Incorrect Reason : be should replace by been.

10. Before the speaker finished, many guests had rose from their seats and started for the door. Answer : Correct Reason : rose should be risen

Choose the letter of the underlined of the underlined word or group of word that is not correct 1.Alice in wonderland, first published in 985, has since being translated into thirty languages. Reason : Being should be replace by been. Because the sentence is in past form.

2. The Peace Corps was establish on March 1, 1961, by then President John F. Kennedy Reason : establish shoul be in past form (established).

3. The advisor told himself, while listening to the speech, that a dozen other reporters would has already asked that question.

4. At the start of the American Revolution, lanterns were hung in the Old North Church as a signal that the British were came.

5. Linus Pauling has wins two Nobel Prizes: the 1954 Nobel Prize in Chemistry and the 1962 Nobel Peace Prize.

6. On the huge Ferris wheel constructed for a world exhibition in Chicago in 1893, each of the thirty-six cabs could held sixty people.

7. To overcome rejection of a skin graft, a system for matching donor and recipient tissues has be developed.

8. Nails are commonly make of steel but also can contain substances such as alumunium or brass. 9. A patient suffering from amnesia may had partial or total loss of memory.

10. The idea of using pure nicotine to help smokers stop was first tries in the mid-1980 s with the nicotine-laced chewing gum Nicotette.

Choose the letter of word or group of words that best completes the sentences 1. _Central Park_separates Manhattan s Upper East Side from the Upper West Side.

2. Bioluminescent animals can be found in_the water or on land.

3. The purpose of a labor union is to improve the working conditions,_ job security_and pay of its members.

4. When _it first on July 4, 1789, the federal tariff, intended by the Founding Fathers to be the government s primary source of revenue, was remarkably evenhanded.

5. _In the Office of Management inclined to push for such a reduction, it would probably not be successful.

Choose the incorrect part of the sentence. 6. Helium has the most low boiling point of all substances.

7. There is twenty-six bones in the human foot, fourteen of them in the toes.

8. Extension of the countdown hold to fourteen hours was order to give crews more time to repair wiring and clear away equipment.

9. The study demonstrates that neither experience or awareness will improve chances of success.

10. Some of the eye movements used in reading is actually unnecessary.

Each the following sentences contains had or have.Indicate if the sentences are correct or incorrect. 1. I have always liked the designs that are on the cover. Answer : Correct

2. Because her proposal had been rejected, she is depressed. Answer : Incorrect Reason : had should be has

3.The students have registered for classes before the semester started. Answer : Incorrect Reason : have should be had

4.When she had purchased the car, she contacted the insurance agent. Answer : Correct

5. He said that he had finished the typing when you finish the reports. Answer : Incorrect Reason : finish should be had finished

6. She has enjoyed herself every time that she has gone to the zoo. Answer : Correct

7. He drove to the post office after he had finished preparing the package. Answer : Correct

8. After the votes were counted, it had been determined that Steve was the winner. Answer : Incorrect Reason : were should be had been, had been should be was

9. Last night all the waiters and waitresses have worked overtime. Answer : Incorrect Reason : have worked should be worked

10. He had fastened his seat belt before the airplane took off. Answer : Correct

Each the following sentence contains a time expression. Underline the time expression and the verb. Then indicate if the sentences are correct or incorrect 1. The phone rang incessantly last night. Answer : Correct

2. They have finished contacting everyone by 4:00 yesterday. Answer : Incorrect Reason : have should be had

3.The Pilgrims have arrived in the New World in 1612. Answer : Incorrect Reason : have arrived should be arrived

4.Since the new law was passed, it has been difficult to estimate taxes. Answer : Correct

5. The cashier put the money into the account two hours ago. Answer : Correct

6. All the votes have been counted last week. Answer : Incorrect Reason : have been should be were

7. The students are writing many compositions lately. Answer : Incorrect Reason : are should be have been

8. The Senate votes on the law to ban cigarette smoking in public in 1990. Answer : Incorrect Reason : votes should be voted

9. By the time the main course was served, all the guests had arrived and been seated. Answer : Correct

10. I had not done much work since I talked to you on Wednesday. Answer : Incorrect Reason : had should be have

Each following sentences contains will or would. Underline the verbs and decide if the meaning are logical. Then indicate if the sentences are correct or incorrect. 1. He knew that he will be able to pass the exam. Answer : Incorrect Reason : will should be would

2. I think that I will leave tomorrow. Answer : Correct

3.Paul did not say when he will finish the project. Reason : will should be would

Answer : Incorrect

4.Jake doubts that he would have time to finish the project. Answer : Incorrect Reason : would should be will

5. I know that I will go if I can afford it. Answer : Correct

6. The police officer indicated that he would write a ticket if he has the time. Answer : Incorrect Reason : has should be had

7. Students will often study in the library before they go to classes or before they go. Answer : Correct

8. He told me that he thought he will get the job in spite of his lack of education. Answer : Incorrect Reason : will should be would

9. The executive vice president emphasizes at the conferences that the board would not change its position. Answer : Incorrect Reason : would should be will

10. Students will register for classes according to who has the highest number of units. Answer : Correct

Underlined the verbs twice in each of the following sentences. Then indicate if the sentence are correct or incorrect. 1. When he receives the money from the insurance company two days ago, he had already rebuilt the house. Answer : Incorrect Reason : receives should be received

2. The position on the city council will be filled next week when the electorate votes.

3. The dentist fills the cavities every time the X-rays show that it was necessary. Answer : Incorrect Reason : was should be is

4. When the bell rang, the students have left the class. Answer : Incorrect Reason : have left should be left

5. The space shuttle would be launched next month if the weather is good. Answer : Incorrect Reason : would should be will

6. The special delivery package has arrived by noon yesterday. Answer : Incorrect Reason : has arrived should be arrived

7. It is probable that the students who were tested yesterday were quite successful. Answer : Correct

8. After forty-five students had signed up for the class, the class was closed. Answer : Correct

9. The parking at the arena was inadequate for the tremendous number of drivers who will want to park there. Answer : Incorrect Reason :will should be would

10. They have not returned to Rhode Island since they left in 1970. Answer : Correct

Choose the incorrect part of the sentence. 1. In several of his paintings, Edward Hicks depicted the Quaker farm in Pennsylvania where he spends his youth.

2. Florida has become the twenty-seventh state in the U.S. on March 3, 1845.

3. After last week s meeting, the advertising department quickly realized that the product will need a new slogan.

4. John F. Kennedy s grandfather, John F. Fitzgerald, serves two terms as the mayor of Boston in the beginning of the twentieth century.

5. Fort Ticonderoga, a strategically important fortification during the Revolution, had since been reconstructed and turned into a museum.

6. In making their calculations, Institute researchers assume that the least costly form of energy would be used.

7. A twenty-one-year-old man became the second casualty yesterday when he loses control of his truck.

8. Most people had written with quill pens until pens with metal points become popular in the middle of the nineteenth century.

9. In a determined drive to pare its debt, Time Warner is launching a stock offering plan that would potentially raise $2.8 billion.

10. The formula used in the study calls for either peroxide or metaldehyde, but metaldehyde was not always available.

TOEFL Exercise (Skills 1-36): Choose the letter of the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. 1. _ The number of horses_in the U.S. declined from twenty million in 1910 to nine million in the 1970 s.

2. Because of his reservations about the issue,_ the senator_ refused to vote for it.

3. Bats avoid running into objects by _ emitting_high-frequency sounds and listening for echoes.

4. It has been estimated that if we intend to stay above starvation level, _ we must double_the food supply.

Choose the incorrect part of the sentence. 5. To determine an object s force, the mass and speed of the object must be measure.

6. The most common time for tornados to occur are in the afternoon or evening on a hot, humid spring day.

7. Automakers Nissan and Ford and several aerospace research facilities in Great Britain are working lately to apply active noise cancellation to entire cars and planes.

8. When a country is in an early stage of development, investments in fixed capital are vital.

9. John Chapman became famous in American folklore as Johnny Appleseed after he plants apple trees throughout the northeastern part of the U.S,

10. Inasmuch he kept mostly to himself, the author of The Treasure of the Sierra Madre was known as the mysterious B. Treuen .

Passive Each of following sentences has a passive meaning. Underlaine twice the verbs that should be passive. Then indicate if the sentences are correct or incorrect. 1. The boy had never be stung by a bee. Answer : Incorrect Reason : be should be been

2. The suits were hung in the closet when they were returned from the cleaners. Answer : Correct

3. Money is lending by the credit union to those who want to buy homes. Answer : Incorrect Reason : lending should be lent

4. The record had been chose by dancers near the jukebox. Answer : Incorrect Reason : chose should be chosen

5. The topic for your research paper should have been approved by your advisor. Answer : Correct

6. That song has been playing over and over again by Steve. Answer : Incorrect Reason : playing should be played

7. Their utility bills have been increased again and again. Answer : Correct

8. The patients who are too sick to sit up are being assisted by the orderlies. Answer : Correct

9. The offices were thoroughly clean last evening by the night crew. Answer : Incorrect Reason : clean should be cleaned

10. The car that was struck in the intersection yesterday is being repaired today. Answer : Correct

Exercise 38: Each of the following sentences contains at least one active verb; however, some of the verbs should be passive. 1. The car parked in a no-parking zone. Answer : Incorrect Reason : parked should be was parked

2. The physics exam began just a few minutes ago. Answer : Correct

3. Everything to organize the picnic has already done. Answer : Incorrect Reason : done should be been done

4. The police investigated him because of his unusual actions. Answer : Correct

5. The package containing the necessary samples has just sent. Answer : Incorrect Reason : sent should be been sent

6. The vacation to Europe will plan carefully before the scheduled departure date. Answer : Incorrect Reason : will plan should be will be planned

7. The coffee turned bitter when it left on the stove for so long. Answer : Incorrect Reason : left should be was left

8. The soccer game won in the closing minutes. Answer : Incorrect Reason : won should be was won

9. The clothes made to rival the latest fashions of the season. Answer : Incorrect Reason : made should be were made

10. When the roads are icy, the buses do not drive. Answer : Incorrect Reason : do not drive should be are not driven

Underlined the verb then indicate if the sentences are correct or incorrect 1. After the old radiator had be replaced, the travelers continued their cross-country trip. Answer : Incorrect Reason :be should be been

2. During the lightning storm, he struck in the head by a falling tree. Answer : Incorrect Reason : struck should be was struck

3. While I am on vacation, the pets should be feeds every morning and Answer : Incorrect Reason : feeds should be fed

evening.

4. A book being written now by a team of writers will be published in the fall. Answer : Correct

5. I found out that the real estate agent had already been leased the condominium. Answer : Incorrect Reason : been leased should be leased

6. The house that Mrs. Martin has always wanted to buy has just placed on market. Answer : Incorrect Reason : placed should be been placed

the

7. The foundation should have been finishing by the construction workers before they left the construction site. Answer : Incorrect Reason : finishing should be finished

8. We must leave that money in the checking account because the bills pay on the first of the month. Answer : Incorrect Reason : pay should be are paid

9. The horses can t be taken out now because they have been rode for the past few hours. Answer : Incorrect Reason : rode should be ridden

10. It is being announced by a presidential aide that a lawyer from Virginia has been named attorney general. Answer : Correct

Choose the letter of the word or group of words that best complete the sentences. 1. The problem had already been_discussed by the board of directors when it was proposed again by the supervisors.

2. Much of the carnage of elephants, giraffes, and big cats must have been committed by_ uncaring hunters.

3. The X-ray treatments were given daily up to the time that he was dismissed from the hospital.

Choose the incorrect part of the sentence. 4. Particular issues that concern teenagers were covering in the half-hour program.

5. Electrical impulses may also picked up by the optic nerve.

6. Workers training for a specific job have a strong possibility of being replace by a machine.

7. On June 30, 1992, international timekeepers in Paris were added an extra second to the day.

8. The report could not be turned in on time because all the needed work lost.

9. In English these questions have be formed by changing the word order of a statement, whereas in some languages the word order remains the same.

10. He was not able to define the process by which the body had protected by the immunologic system.

Choose the letter of the word or group of words that best completes the sentences. 1. The_ Big Dipper, a seven-star constellation in the shape of a cup, is part of Ursa Major.

2. The Military Academy at West Point _is located_ on the west bank of the Hudson River, north of New York City.

3. The most_impressive chapter in the book was the chapter on Stuart s scientific theories.

Choose the incorrect part of the sentence. 4. The first fish have appeared on the earth approximately 500 million years ago.

5. Only rarely sound waves are of a single frequency encountered in practice.

6. Cameos can be carved not only from onyx and sardonyx or from agate.

7. Although most of the wild horses in the western range have already been rounded up, the most remote the area, the greater the possibility that wild horses can still be found.

8. During this period, $206 was spend annually on food by families in the lower third income bracket.

9. The dangers of noise are, unfortunately, not as clear-cut than are those from most other health hazards.

10. In a recent survey of Americans, more than 75 percent expressed the view that the government it should take a more active role in health care.