In each of the following sentences, draw a line through the error in comparison. Then, above it, write the correct form. If the error is a missing word, draw a caret ($_\wedge$) where the word should be inserted and then write the word above the caret.

Examples

1. Of the two of you, she is clearly $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{taller}}}{\sout{\text{tallest}}}$.

2. Rhode Island is smaller than $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{other}}}{{\text{any state\ last}}}$.

Your brother is the more handsome senior I know.

Above the parentheses in each sentence, write the correct form of the modifier described in parentheses to complete the sentence.

Example 1. Nancy is the (increasing $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{most forgetful}}}{{\text{superlative}}}$ of forgetful) person I know.

Of the ten children who became ill, Charlie is the (increasing superlative of ill).

Revise the following sentences to correct dangling or misplaced modifiers. Write the revised sentences on the lines provided.

Example 1. Looking at the disaster, the cause was evident. $\underline{\color{#c34632}\text{Looking at the disaster, I thought the cause was evident.}}$

Feeling quite hungry, the librarian’s only thought was her upcoming lunch break. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Above the modifier in parentheses in the sentence, write the correct form of the modifier to complete the sentence.

Example: Of all the entries, this essay is the $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{most sophisticated}}}{(sophisticated)}.$

That show was (entertaining) than last year’s.

In each of the following sentences, add or delete a word or words to correct an error in the use of a modifier. Draw a caret ($_\wedge$) to show where words should be added, and write the words above the caret. Cross out words that should be deleted. If a sentence is already correct, write C after it.

Example 1. The price of a good haircut is higher $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{it was}}}{{\text{than last}}}$ year.

The buffet table held corn, carrots, and beans. I chose corn since I like it better.

In each of the following sentences, underline the modifier in parentheses that is correct according to the rules of standard, formal English.

Example 1. The beginning driver drove more (slow, slowly) than the other drivers.

I swept the metal detector (slow, slowly) above the sand.

In each of the following sentences, underline the correct form of the modifier in parentheses.

Example 1. This breeze is the (briskerest, $\underline{{briskest}}$) wind we’ve had all week.

This poem is funny, but that one is (funny, funnier).

In each of the following sentences, label the underlined word ADJ for adjective or ADV for adverb. Then, draw an arrow from the underlined word to the word it modifies.

Example 1. Ballet is a theatrical form of dance that $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{ADV}}}{{\underline{\text{first}}}}$ developed during the Renaissance.

A ballet $\underline{\text{usually}}$ includes the elements of music, costume, and scenery.

Most of the following sentences contain an error in the use of a modifier. Underline each error and write the correct form above it. If a sentence is already correct, write C after it.

Example 1. My hunger was $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{worse}}}{{\underline{\text{more bad}}}}$ than I had thought, so I ordered three sandwiches.

People who live along this road complain that it is the most bad in the entire township.

Most of the following sentences contain an incorrect form of a modifier, a misplaced modifier, or a dangling modifier. On the lines provided, revise each sentence that contains an error. If a sentence is already correct, write C.

Examples 1. The gift was more costlier than I had expected it to be.

$$\underline{\color{#c34632}\text{The gift was more costly than I had expected it to be.}}$$

2. A blue girl’s coat has been found.

$$\underline{\color{#c34632}\text{A girl’s blue coat has been found.}}$$

By looking through a telescope, the far shore could be seen dimly. ___________________________________

Above the parentheses in each sentence, write the correct form of the modifier described in parentheses.

Example 1. Mayor Cook created (many, $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{more}}}{{\text{comparative}}}$) jobs than the last mayor.

Of all the contestants, Rufino performed (well, superlative).

If a sentence contains a misplaced modifier, underline the misplaced modifier and draw an arrow from the modifier to the place it should go. If the sentence is already correct, write C after it.

Example 1. We examined the donated books and $\underline{\text{only}}$ chose the best ones for our library.

Carlos found another fuse in the drawer that was no good.

Most of the following sentences contain a misplaced modifier. Circle the misplaced modifier. Then, draw an arrow to show where it should go in the sentence. If a sentence is already correct, write C after it.

Example 1. Everyone saw that the pass was dropped but the referee.

The team was taken on a tour of the campus visiting our school.

Above the modifier in parentheses in the sentence, write the correct form of the modifier to complete the sentence.

Example: Of all the entries, this essay is the $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{most sophisticated}}}{(sophisticated)}.$

Sirens are probably the (irritating) of all noises.