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

For example, finishing in the top half of the field would please many amateur road racers.

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

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

produdly

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

These new jeans do not fit me good at all.

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

This apple tastes (peculiar, peculiarly) to me.

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

"I'm positive I did good on that test," Edward confidently remarked to his friends.

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

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

curious

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

She sounded very angrily on the phone.

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

On Broadway she was (triumphant, triumphantly) in revivals of the musicals West Side Story and Sweet Charity.

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

"Life can't be treating you all that bad," I told Walker as we sat down at the lunch table.

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.

Pointing to the two glasses partially filled with water, the magician asked, "Which glass contains the least water?"

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

Since he left the White House in 1981, Jimmy Carter has stayed active internationally as an unofficial diplomat and domestically as a spokesperson for Habitat for Humanity.

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

Why was she looking (suspicious, suspiciously) at me?

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?

To gain a more better understanding of the problems in the Middle East, people should learn more about the history of that region.

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

Most runners think they've done very good if they meet a particular goal for the race.