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Grammar Unit 2: Adjective Review

Part I.

1. Define adjective:

Part II.

Circle the adjective(s) in each of the following sentences.

  1. Which animal is the oddest creature on Earth?
  1. The answer is easy; it is the Australian platypus.
  1. The platypus is a primitive mammal.
  1. Unlike most kinds of mammals, however, the platypus lays eggs.
  1. The eggs have a tough, leathery covering.
  1. Baby platypuses are blind and helpless.
  1. The feet of the platypus are unusual.
  1. They have webs for swimming, but they also have hard claws for digging.
  1. The back legs of male platypuses have daggers made of bone.
  1. The daggers, narrow and hollow, are like the fangs of a rattlesnake.

Part III.

Circle the adjective and write the word it modifies on the line.

  1. Indoor apartments contain gardens.______
  1. Flowerpots were first used in ancient Rome.______
  1. Terraces have become modern gardens.______
  1. Ears of corn and miniature watermelons grow on windowsills.______
  1. Bright flowers bloom in windows all around cities.______

Part IV.

Underline the adjective(s) and then tell what question each answer by writing the appropriate number above it: (1) what kind, (2) how many, (3) which one.

1. The dog, Joshua, reluctantly rose from the warm bricks in front of the blazing hearth.

2. He did not understand why anyone would want to venture out into the cold weather.

3. Ralph wore his bright red stocking cap pulled tightly over his big ears.

4. The cold air stung his red nose as he slogged through the blinding snow.

5. Those majestic pines were covered with a heavy layer of snow.

6. Joshua immediately had tiny icicles form in the fur of his four paws.

7. He stopped two times to try to remove the icy buildup.

8. When Ralph saw the pitiful look on Joshua’s face, he knew he had made a mistake.

9. That dog endured the bitter wind.

10. He turned back to the warm house they had just left.

Part V.

Find the proper nouns and adjectives in each of the following sentences. Make capitalization corrections as needed.

1. The boy scouts of america held a food drive for the flood victims.

2. An exhibit of african art was shown at the cranbrook academy of art last fall.

3. The moslems follow the teachings of mohammed.

4. We bought our new lawn mower at pearson’s lawn supply company.

5. Several japanese students visited our school.

Part VI.

Identify whether the underlined word is a noun, pronoun, or adjective. Write the answer on the line next to the sentence.

  1. What book did you read for your report?______
  1. We need a new television.______
  1. Kim selected a brilliant red tulip for her painting.______
  1. The Arizona climate is hot and dry.______
  1. What type of dog do you own?______
  1. That was a delicious meal!______
  1. Several students entered the swimming race at the local pool.______
  1. Many helped clean up after the party.______
  1. Why did you buy those?______
  1. What did he say?______

Part VII.

Circle the word that completes each sentence.

  1. I am sitting in (a, an) aisle seat.
  1. (Those, That) man should fasten his seat belt.
  1. We are flying over (a, the) state of New York.
  1. (This, That) magazine is old, but that one is new.
  1. (These, Those) clouds are far away.
  1. I rushed to (a, the) nearest window.
  1. My train left the station before (that, those) train.
  1. I sat in (a, the) first car of the train.
  1. (Those, These) cars behind me were more crowded.
  1. My seat has a better view than (this, that) seat over there.

Part VIII.

Diagram the following sentences.

1. Our Swedish visitor arrived.2. Several answers were given.

3.The angry dog growled.4. Each one agreed.

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