In the following sentence, correct any errors in comparisons. Cross out any unnecessary words. Insert any missing word by inserting a caret (^) and writing the word above it. If a sentence is already correct, write C before the item number.

I think the African gray parrot is a better talker than any bird.

For the following sentence, identify the underlined word by writing above it ADJ for predicate adjective or ADV for adverb.

What if you forget the person’s name $\underline{\text{immediately}}$?

In the sentence below, decide whether each underlined phrase acts as an adjective or an adverb. Above each phrase, write ADJ for adjective or ADV for adverb. Then, circle the word or words each phrase modifies.

$\underline{\text{With all of his belongings on his back}}$, he crossed the river.

The modifier in the following exercise forms its comparative and superlative forms according to the usual methods. Fill in the blank spaces in the following chart. One form of each modifier is provided.

positive:________ comparative: less boring superlative:________

In the sentence below, identify the underlined word or word group by writing above it ADJ for adjective or ADV for adverb.

That $\underline{\text{smoking}}$ volcano is the most active one on the island.

In the sentence below, correct any errors in the use of comparisons. Cross out any unnecessary words. Insert any missing word by inserting a caret (^) and writing the word above it. If the sentence is already correct, write C at the end.

Once I learned to go slowly and be patient, I was better at doing jigsaw puzzles than anyone on our block.

In the following sentence, underline the correct modifier from the pair given in parentheses. Example 1. Last weekend we had a (real, $\underline{\text{really}}$) good time.

Gardening is (real, really) important to my dad; it relaxes him.

In the following sentence, underline the correct modifier from the pair given in parentheses. Example 1. He is (real, $\underline{\text{really}}$) talented at fixing cars.

I need to polish my shoes (real, really) carefully.

For the underlined modifier in the sentence below, circle the word or word group it modifies. Then, identify the modifier by writing above it ADJ for adjective or ADV for adverb.

Shadow puppetry is an $\underline{\text{extremely}}$ ancient art.

In the sentence below, correct the comparative or superlative forms. Cross out any unnecessary words. Insert any missing word by inserting a caret (^) and writing the word above it. If the sentence is already correct, write C at the end.

You received more votes than anyone who was running.

In the sentence below, underline the correct modifier of the pair given in parentheses. Example 1. Is it a (real, $\underline{\text{really}}$) good idea to call ahead for a reservation at that restaurant?

During the second match the tennis player who was expected to win was faring (bad, badly).

In the following sentence, decide whether the underlined clause functions as an adjective or an adverb. Above each, write ADJ for adjective or ADV for adverb.

I had to walk to school, $\underline{\text{which is only a few blocks from my house.}}$

Which country do you predict will experience a slow and steady growth rate in the near future? Why?

In the sentence below, identify the underlined word or word group by writing above it ADJ for adjective or ADV for adverb.

Watch closely, everyone, $\underline{\text{because we are now entering the lions’ habitat}}$.