Writer's Choice Grade 10

Unit 18: Using Modifiers Correctly


1.	The three degrees of comparison are positive, comparative, and superlative.
		A)	True
		B)	False


2.	For a one-syllable modifier, the comparative form is made by adding -er to the positive form.
		A)	True
		B)	False


3.	For modifiers of three or more syllables, always use the -er or -est endings.
		A)	True
		B)	False


4.	The superlative irregular form of ill is worse.
		A)	True
		B)	False


5.	A double comparison is made by using -er or -est and more or most.
		A)	True
		B)	False


6.	Bad almost always follows an action verb.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7.	To express a negative idea, use one negative word.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8.	Modifiers placed as close as possible to the words they modify are called dangling modifiers.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9.	Place the adverb only immediately after the word or group of words it modifies.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10.	Good is used as an adjective, and well is used as an adverb of manner or as an adjective to describe "good health."
		A)	True
		B)	False