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Grammar Packet
Adjective
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Adverbs
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|1 |Limiting Adjectives-Notes | | |
|2 |Limiting Adjectives- Practice | | |
|3 |Descriptive Adjectives- Notes | | |
|4 |Descriptive Adjectives- Practice | | |
|5 |Proper Adjectives- Notes | | |
|6 |Proper Adjectives- Practice | | |
|7 |Degree of Adjectives- Notes | | |
|8 |Degree of Adjectives- Practice | | |
|9 |Adverbs Defined- Notes | | |
|10 |Adverbs Defined- Practice | | |
|11 |Good or Well- Notes | | |
|12 |Good or Well- Practice | | |
|13 |Adverbs that tell HOW/WHERE- Notes | | |
|14 |Adverbs that tell HOW/WHERE- Practice | | |
|15 |Adverbs that tell WHEN/To WHAT EXTENT- Notes | | |
|16 |Adverbs that tell WHEN/To WHAT EXTENT- Practice | | |
|17 |Degrees of Adverbs- Notes | | |
|18 |Degrees of Adverbs- Practice | | |
Limiting Adjectives- Notes
Adjectives:
Limiting Adjectives:
Determining Adjectives
• Articles:
• Demonstratives:
• Numbers:
• Possessive pronouns:
• Possessive nouns:
• Indefinites:
Examples: 1. Several laser printers were purchased.
2. She had been hired as an architect.
Practice: In the space provided, write the limiting adjective and the noun that it modifies.
Example: Do you have any paper? ___any paper___
1. Two alligators swam through deep water. ________________________________
2. Do you have a few dollars to loan me? ________________________________
3. Please bring your swimsuit with you. ________________________________
4. A boy’s club was begun there. ________________________________
5. Has Mrs. Little seen these new shoes? ________________________________
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Limiting Adjectives Practice
Directions: In the space provided, write the limiting adjective and the noun that it modifies.
Example: Do you have any paper? ___any paper___
1. Charlene’s mouse is cute. ________________________________
2. A free pass was given to him. ________________________________
3. Have you taken her napkin? ________________________________
4. This broken watch must be returned. ________________________________
5. Wait twenty minutes for us. ________________________________
6. Several children played happily. ________________________________
7. I don’t want my dessert. ________________________________
8. The girls’ dad listened carefully. ________________________________
9. The teacher requested an answer immediately. ________________________________
10. Did any telephone operator stay late? ________________________________
11. Those apricots are spoiled. ________________________________
12. She reached up for some cookies. ________________________________
13. An eagle spread its wings and flew off. ________________________________
14. Please give Allan these sandals. ________________________________
15. The computer chip is very tiny. ________________________________
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Descriptive Adjectives- Notes
Descriptive adjectives:
1.
2.
3.
a. able- e. ic- i. ous-
b. al- f. ive- j. some-
c. ar- g. ful-
d. ible- h. less-
* Always look for a noun following words with these endings.
Descriptive adjectives modify (go over to) a noun or pronoun.
1.
Example: A red carnation was given to Sue.
2.
Example: This syrup is very watery.
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Practice: First read each sentence, then circle any describing adjectives. (Hint: cross out any
limiting adjectives so as not to confuse them with descriptive adjectives.)
1. Her youngest child takes jazz dancing.
2. Derek has brown wavy hair.
3. A cherry ice drink costs more than a chocolate shake.
4. The cocker spaniel has black fur.
5. Their cheerful smiles welcomed the tired visitors.
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Descriptive Adjectives Practice
Directions: First read each sentence, then circle any describing adjectives. (Hint: cross out any
limiting adjectives so as not to confuse them with descriptive adjectives.)
1. Anne’s fruit drink contained ice cubes and pink lemonade.
2. Spicy food is always a treat in Kerry’s family.
3. Miss Sills wore a fashionable cotton jacket with green stripes.
4. That old road has dangerous curves and high shoulders.
5. This coconut cream pie is good but watery.
6. That group ate raspberry sugarless popsicles.
7. Seventeen beautiful girls sang in the charity show.
8. A young girl wrote a special letter to her elderly great aunt.
9. Several shiny silver dollars were given to an eighth grader.
10. Their favorite toy is a sponge football with bright stars.
11. A tall, thin man was sleeping under the weeping willow tree.
12. Many gorgeous ponies are being shown at the annual firemen’s carnival.
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Proper Adjectives- Notes
A. Often, a proper adjective will be similar to the proper noun:
Proper Noun Proper Adjective
Japan
Canada
Arab
B. Some proper adjectives will be very different from the proper noun:
Proper Noun Proper Adjective
Switzerland
Holland
C. Sometimes, the proper adjective is the same as the proper noun:
Proper Noun Proper Adjectives
Ford
General Electric
Scottsdale
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Practice: Underline any proper adjective. Capitalize it. In the space provided write the
proper adjective and the noun it modifies.
1. The arizona flag has a large star. ___________________________________
2. A french poodle is for sale. ___________________________________
3. Granny made a christmas dinner. ___________________________________
4. Do you like swiss cheese? ___________________________________
5. That los angeles store offers discounts. ___________________________________
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Proper Adjectives Practice
Practice: Underline any proper adjective. Capitalize it. In the space provided write the proper
adjective and the noun it modifies.
Example: They went to new jersey amusement part. ______New Jersey park_____
1. We went to an easter service. _________________________________
2. Stan went to a canadian wilderness to photograph moose. _________________________________
3. Shanna attended a hawaiian luau. _________________________________
4. Did you attend a st. patrick’s party? _________________________________
5. Is there an atlanta football team? _________________________________
6. Have you seen alaskan king crab? _________________________________
7. Cynthia enjoys dannon yogurt. _________________________________
8. His friend lives in a maine apartment. _________________________________
9. Beth goes to the african nation of Egypt. _________________________________
10. The Bolston family loves jewish rye bread. _________________________________
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Degrees of Adjectives- Notes
Adjectives are used to make comparisons.
A.
B.
Examples: This thumb nail is shorter than my index finger nail.
Of all the nails, the thumb nail is shortest.
There are several ways to form the comparative and superlative forms:
A. Comparative
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
B. Superlative
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Degrees of Adjectives Practice
Directions: Write the required comparative or superlative form of the given adjective in the space provided.
Example: comparative of beautiful- _________ more beautiful______
1. comparative form of lively _______________________________
2. superlative form of sticky _______________________________
3. comparative form of fast _______________________________
4. superlative form of disinterested _______________________________
5. superlative form of thrilling _______________________________
6. comparative form of funny _______________________________
Directions: Choose the correct form in each sentence.
Example: his uncle is the ( taller, tallest ) in that quartet.
1. This watermelon is ( bigger, biggest ) that that one.
2. That cucumber is ( largest, larger ) of all the ones in the bin.
3. My barbecue sandwich is ( tastier, tastiest ) than the one I ate yesterday.
4. This pack of football cards is ( badder, worse ) than your pack.
5. This painting is ( more abstract, most abstract ) of all the ones in the museum.
6. This horse is ( gentler, gentlest ) of all the horses in the barn.
7. Joanne and Troy have the ( cuter, cutest ) cat in the neighborhood.
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Adverbs- Notes
Adverb or Adjective:
Adjective Adverb
careful
happy
slow
fast
Practice
A. Directions Write the adverb.
Adjective Adverb
1. easy _________________________________
2. smooth _________________________________
3. fine _________________________________
B. Directions: Select the correct word
1. That neighbor is a ( kind, kindly ) woman.
2. That man ate his meal ( hungry, hungrily ).
3. He spoke ( angry, angrily ).
4. Senator Harving has a ( loud, loudly ) voice.
5. The children slid (merry, merrily ) down the slide during the afternoon recess
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Adverb or Adjective Practice
A. Directions: Write the adverb.
Adjective Adverb
1. loving ________________________________
2. weird ________________________________
3. fast ________________________________
4. helpless ________________________________
5. faithful ________________________________
6. timid ________________________________
7. dangerous ________________________________
8. lucky ________________________________
B. Directions: Select the correct word.
1. Jay hits the ball ( powerful, powerfully ) to the outfield
2. The judge can be very ( stern, sternly ) to witnesses.
3. The child who grabs candy acts ( demanding, demandingly ).
4. The woman looked ( sad, sadly ) at the telephone bill.
5. They jumped up ( joyfully, joyful ) when their names were called.
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Good or Well?- Notes
Good is an ADJECTIVE
Examples: He is a good high jumper.
That last show was a good one.
A linking verb will use good.
Examples: This soup tastes good. _________________________
The jockey became good at riding. _________________________
Well is an ADVERB
Examples: He speaks well.
The clerk operates the cash register well.
*Exception: Use well to signify one’s physical condition. Example: I don’t feel well.
Practice: Write good or well in the space provided.
1. You are a _______________ singer. You sing _______________.
2. Amanda flies _______________. Amanda is a _______________ pilot.
3. Scooter is a _______________ catcher. Scooter catches _______________.
4. Grandma Moses painted _______________. Grandma Moses was a _______________ artist.
5. The maid is a _______________ cleaner. The maid cleans _______________.
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Good or Well? Practice
Directions: Write good or well in the space provided.
1. She washes her car _______________.
2. Nan is a _______________ shoe shiner.
3. I don’t feel _______________.
4. His teacher writes _______________.
5. Please be a _______________ listener.
6. Her mom plays baseball _______________.
7. Mr. Howell is a _______________ chiropractor.
8. The gardener trimmed the bushes _______________ last week.
9. You did so _______________.
10. That cowboy is a _______________ rancher.
11. A _______________ babysitter is important.
12. Harvey doesn’t pack a suitcase too _______________.
13. The boys threw the balls _______________ and won purple stuffed animals.
14. Frances Ann, a member of the swimming team, swims very _______________.
15. The kindergartner says her ABC’s _______________.
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Adverbs How? and Where? Notes
How
Example: Tracy talks quickly.
Tracy runs fast.
Where
Example: Thomas walks outside.
The boy fell down.
*Beware of prepositional phrases. Remember that adverbs are single words.
Practice: Underline the subject once and the verb/verb phrase twice. Label the adverb (ADV) that tells HOW or WHERE. (Beware of prepositional phrases. Cross them out to avoid confusion.)
1. A new employee listened carefully to the directions.
2. Fans cheer enthusiastically for their team.
3. Ellen is coming here in the morning.
4. The astronomer looked up into the telescope.
5. Our raft had floated far into the bay.
6. A racquetball player hit the ball hard against the wall.
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HOW or WHERE Practice
Directions: Underline the subject once and the verb/verb phrase twice. Label the adverb (ADV) that tells HOW or WHERE. (Beware of prepositional phrases. Cross them out to avoid confusion.)
1. The child peep timidly around the corner.
2. Birds chirped noisily in a flowering bush.
3. A security guard looked around in the hotel.
4. They played inside on a rainy day.
5. Do not come in without your shoes.
6. Bicycle riders pulled their bikes cautiously to the curb.
7. Abruptly, the car stopped at the intersection.
8. I can’t find my books anywhere.
9. That freeway goes downtown to the business section.
10. She approached the finish line and dashed across to victory.
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Adverbs When? and To What Extent? Notes
When
Example: Yesterday he went home.
I shall buy a gift for you later.
*Remember that adverbs are single words NOT phrases.
To What Extent
Example: I would rather stay here.
This is a very pretty picture.
Don’t walk so slowly.
Directions: Underline the subject once and the verb/verb phrase twice. Circle the adverb that tells WHEN or TO WHAT EXTENT. (Beware of prepositional phrases. Cross them out to avoid confusion.)
1. She never leaves for work before nine o’clock.
2. The gentleman frequently feeds the pigeons in the park.
3. Don’t become so fearful.
4. The store operates daily.
5. The child appears extremely sleepy.
6. You are too worried about driving to Tulsa.
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WHEN and TO WHAT EXTENT Practice
Directions: Underline the subject once and the verb/verb phrase twice. Circle the adverb that tells WHEN or TO WHAT EXTENT. (Beware of prepositional phrases. Cross them out to avoid confusion.)
1. These clothes are too worn out to sell.
2. Her friend is somewhat timid.
3. When will he be finished?
4. Martin goes to Oregon yearly.
5. Mom and Dad usually donate used clothes to charity.
6. I would not like to go there this summer.
7. Jenny seems quite perturbed by John’s rather funny remark.
8. Duane recently moved to San Diego.
9. Please do that now.
10. Don’t give up so easily.
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Degrees of Adverbs Notes
Adverbs often make comparisons
Comparative:
Superlative:
There are three ways to form the comparative and superlative
Comparative-
Superlative-
Adverb Comparative Superlative
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Degrees of Adverbs Practice
Directions: Select the correct adverb form.
Example: Ron walks (more slowly, most slowly) than his teammate.
1. Jacob answered ( more quickly, most quickly ) than his friend.
2. He fell down ( harder, hardest ) the second time he fell.
3. In that family, the oldest speaks ( more softly, most softly ).
4. That patient went home ( earlier, more early ) than his roommate.
5. Of all the gifts, she likes her tennis shoes ( better, best ).
6. A large kite soared ( higher, highest ) than the smaller one.
7. This new canoe glides ( more slowly, most slowly )than the old one.
8. I feel ( badly, worse ) today than I did yesterday.
9. The wind blew ( more strongly, most strongly ) during the second storm.
10. At the party, they arrived ( sooner, soonest ) than the Smith family.
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