For each sentence in the following paragraph, select the correct modifier from the pair given in parentheses.

EXAMPLE: Debbie Allen is an (incredible, incredibly) talented performer and choreographer. incredibly

She attended the Houston Ballet School, graduated from Howard University, and then headed (confident, confidently) to New York City.

Most of the sentences in the following paragraph contain errors in the standard, formal use of modifiers. Identify each incorrect modifier, and then give the correct form. If a sentence is already correct, write $C$.

EXAMPLE: Long-distance running is probable one of the oldest sports in the world. probable-probably

Hundreds and sometimes thousands of runners compete in these races, so they are real difficult to win.

Most of the following sentences contain errors in the standard, formal use of modifiers. Identify each incorrect modifier, and then give the correct form. If the sentence is already correct, write $C$.

EXAMPLE: After a long rehearsal, the dance troupe performed quite good. good-well

Some shades of blue and green go good together.

Select the correct modifier from the pair in parentheses in each of the following sentences.

EXAMPLE: The pizza you are baking smells (delicious, deliciously). delícious

Do you think the official explanation of the budget cut sounds (incredible, incredibly)?

Most of the following sentences contain errors in the use of modifiers and comparisons. Rewrite each incorrect sentence to correct the error. If a sentence is already correct, write $C$.

EXAMPLE: Of my three brothers and sisters, my sister Giselle has the better sense of humor. Of my three brothers and sisters, my sister Giselle has the best sense of humor.

That is the most palest shade of blue I have ever seen.

For each of the following sentences, tell whether the italicized word or word group functions as an adjective or an adverb.

EXAMPLE:The girl with the brown hair is a new student. adjective

The kite soared majestically over the treetops.

For each sentence in the following paragraph, select the correct modifier from the pair given in parentheses.

EXAMPLE: Debbie Allen is an (incredible, incredibly) talented performer and choreographer. incredibly

Allen, who grew up in Houston, Texas, has danced (regular, regularly) since the age of three.

Most of the sentences in the following paragraph contain errors in the standard, formal use of modifiers. Identify each incorrect modifier, and then give the correct form. If a sentence is already correct, write $C$.

EXAMPLE: Long-distance running is probable one of the oldest sports in the world. probable-probably

These events allow runners of all skill levels to test their stamina on lengthy courses that wind through city streets.

Select the correct modifier from the pair in parentheses in each of the following sentences.

EXAMPLE: The pizza you are baking smells (delicious, deliciously). delícious

Neka embroidered the rain-bird symbol (perfect, perfectly), checking each stitch as she worked.

Most of the following sentences contain errors in the use of comparisons and comparative and superlative forms. Rewrite each incorrect sentence to correct the error. If a sentence is already correct, write $C$.

EXAMPLE: Is that your most highest grade? Is that your highest grade?

In each graduating class, the valedictorian is the student whose academic average is higher than that of any senior.

Give the comparative forms and the superlative forms of each of the following modifiers.

EXAMPLE 1. brave braver, less brave; bravest, least brave

wistful

Most of the following sentences contain errors in the standard, formal use of modifiers. Identify each incorrect modifier, and then give the correct form. If the sentence is already correct, write $C$.

EXAMPLE: After a long rehearsal, the dance troupe performed quite good. good-well

Ms. Stein is a good teacher who prepares her lessons well.

Each of the following sentences contains an italicized modifier. First, identify the word that each modifier describes. If the modifier is incorrect according to the rules of standard, formal usage, give the correct form. If the modifier is already correct, write $C$.

EXAMPLE:Something sounds strangely next door. something-strange

We walked slowly on the icy sidewalk.

Give the comparative forms and the superlative forms of each of the following modifiers.

EXAMPLE 1. brave braver, less brave; bravest, least brave

colorful