Grammar and Language Workbook

Unit 5, Adjectives 127

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Grammar

Unit 5 Review

Exercise 1 Draw one line under each article and two lines under each comparative or

superlative adjective. Circle all other adjectives.

That mouse scooted across themost slippery part of thefloor.

1. TheVictorian house is closer than themodern house.


2. TheConstitution guarantees free speech.


3. There was adark spot on thecarpet.


4. Thelittle dog barked at theletter carrier.


5. More people attended theconcert this year than last year.


6. Here is theripest pear I could find.


7. Theslowest way to get there is by boat.


8. Thanksgiving is thebusiest time of year for airports.


9. In thespring, red roses grow in thepark.


10. In 1994 we had theworst winter in five years.


11. Theheavy box held anew sewing machine.


12. Please pass those delicious chocolates.


13. Aleta was theearliest arrival.


14. Theold oak tree was taller than thehouse.


15. Rashad thinks Chinese food is better than Mexican food.


16. This bucket is full of soapy water.