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Key #1 (answer key 0633982)

Name _____________________________

Date ___________________
(Answer ID # 0633982)

Language Arts
Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: old, wheelchair, all and favorite. 1. The (adjective) man needs to use a cane to help 2. I like vanilla ice cream, but my (adjective) flavor him walk. is chocolate.

3. The actors devote (adjective) of their time into learning their lines.

4. The (adjective) ramp made it easier for my grandmother to get into the building.

Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 5. It appears that the number of unpaired red-tailed hawks is ____ than previously thought. (large) _______________________ 6. The dry forests have ____ animals than the rain forests. (few) _______________________ 7. Einstein was the ____ mathematician of his time. (smart) _______________________ In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 9. I had to call the (your adjective) company to 8. We won the game as a result of our (your adjective) teamwork. obtain information about my payment.

10. A (your adjective) Boy Scout saved the little girl from drowning.

11. I have never eaten a prune because I have heard (your adjective) they do not taste very good.

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Write the adjectives in each sentence. 12. The coach had to eliminate some players from 13. I do not like it when my best friend starts to the game because of their attitudes. (1 adjective) boast about his good grades. (2 adjectives)

14. The police officers created a road barrier to try to catch the criminal. (2 adjectives)

15. There were five people absent from our class today. (2 adjectives)

Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 16. In areas with ____ soils but adequate rainfall, tall eucalyptus trees tower over acacias, ferns, and cycads, an ancient type of palm. (poor) _______________________ 17. The Antarctic Circumpolar Wave produces regions of warmer and ____ conditions as it moves around the Antarctic. (cool) _______________________ 18. Born in Virginia, Austin moved with his family to Missouri in 1798 but spent most of his life on the ____ edges of the western frontier. (far) _______________________ Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 19. Asia was the site of some of the world's ____ civilizations and today contains nearly 60% of the world's population. (earlier) _______________________ 20. Athletes highly talented in one event usually fare ____ than average in others. (poor) _______________________ 21. On the eastern edge of the Hill Country lies San Antonio, America's ninth ____ city. (large) _______________________ Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 22. When making any big decision, make sure you think it out and come to the ____ conclusion. (smart) _______________________ 23. He withdrew ____ into his dream world. (deep) _______________________

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24. Crab season ended at the beginning of November, a month ____ than in the past. (earlier) _______________________

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Key #1 (answer key 0633982)

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 25. The bullfight is a (your adjective) tradition. 26. Dad used a (your adjective) drill to fix the door.

27. My (your adjective) month is December.

28. The (your adjective) officer asked Brenda to describe the man who stole the food from the store.

Write the adjectives in each sentence. 29. The railroad tracks parallel the road. (1 adjective)

30. Frank was not feeling well and was running a fever. (1 adjective)

31. The keen knife cut my finger. (1 adjective)

32. My cat, Fluffy, never gets off the couch unless she is hungry. (1 adjective)

Write the adjectives in each sentence. 33. My shirt is very soft and is made of cotton. (1 adjective)

34. She could not resist a quick peek into the box that had been left on the table. (1 adjective)

35. The keen knife cut my finger. (1 adjective)

36. The battle between the countries lasted three weeks. (1 adjective)

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 37. In the (your adjective) waters there are fish of 38. You are capable of talking and walking at the every hue. (your adjective) time.

39. My father likes (your adjective) coffee.

40. The rain seemed to descend on us the (your adjective) morning.

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Key #1 (answer key 0633982)

Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: midnight, new, wonderful and able. 41. After such a (adjective) performance, we felt 42. I will need to create a (adjective) design the need to applaud loudly. because my boss wants something no one has ever seen before.

43. The detective solved the case of the (adjective) 44. We were finally (adjective) to isolate the bandit. problem and fix it.

Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 45. The showers and thundershowers are expected to end early Wednesday, setting the stage for drier, ____ air on the first official day of spring. (cool) _______________________ 46. August is the ____ month in Dallas. (hot) _______________________ 47. At twenty he followed his ____ brother Henry to New York, arriving with hardly a penny. (old) _______________________ Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: baseball, hard, mature and flat. 48. The farmer harvested the wheat when it was 49. My brother put a dent in his (adjective) bat (adjective) . when he hit a tree with it.

50. A geometric plane is a (adjective) surface that continues in all directions.

51. Our substitute teacher had a (adjective) time trying to regain control of our class after we came in from recess.

Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 52. We could save money if we shopped ____ and didn't buy things we don't need. (smart) _______________________ 53. Females and young buffaloes usually hang out in small groups, often with a single adult male, but an ____ female leads them. (old) _______________________ 54. August is the ____ month in Dallas. (hot)

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Key #2 (answer key 0866794)

Name _____________________________

Date ___________________
(Answer ID # 0866794)

Language Arts
Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 1. Walk the rim trail from Inspiration Point to Grandview Point for the ____ look at the canyon's natural grandeur. (good) _______________________ 2. Some tornadoes are ____ to see than others. (hard) _______________________ 3. In our ____ dreams we never thought we would own a house this large. (happiness) _______________________ Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 4. They were the ____ I saw them when they were out miles away from anywhere gathering nuts, berries and roots. (happiness) _______________________ 5. Since it stopped raining, it is a lot ____ outside. (bright) _______________________ 6. The battlefield near modern Quebec lay south of Paris, but the winters proved far ____ and the French withdrew. (cold) _______________________ In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 7. Our team received a (your adjective) trophy for 8. The climate in the mountains is cold and (your winning the baseball tournament. adjective) .

9. I am glad (your adjective) the people insert coupons into the newspaper.

10. Our dog's collar was too (your adjective) around her neck.

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Key #2 (answer key 0866794)

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 11. The surface of the (your adjective) table needs 12. I know for a fact that there are (your to be wiped clean. adjective) excellent gyms in Atlanta.

13. The (your adjective) team began to scale the front of the mountain.

14. We will utilize (your adjective) trail to get us to the campsite quicker.

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 15. I am very fortunate to have (your adjective) 16. (your adjective) of John's favorite books is The children. Giving Tree.

17. Mandy sees well during the daylight hours, but at 18. A king's ring was a symbol of his authority in (your adjective) times. night her vision is not very (your adjective) .

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 19. The climate in the mountains is (your 20. Jan went to the store, bought (your adjective) adjective) and dry. eggs, and walked home.

21. I (your adjective) the college will approve my application for admission.

22. Shelly tried not to contract chicken pox from her (your adjective) sister.

Write the adjectives in each sentence. 23. The owners of the bicycle shop are very amiable 24. The development of the railroad helped to move and helpful with advice. (2 adjectives) the American frontier farther west. (2 adjectives)

25. I am glad that the people insert coupons into the 26. Every time Danny gets into trouble, he expects newspaper. (1 adjective) his mother to bail him out. (1 adjective)

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Key #2 (answer key 0866794)

Write the adjectives in each sentence. 27. Bob showed a lack of concern for the driver of the other vehicle involved in the wreck. (1 adjective)

28. There have been many artifacts found in the land of the ancient Mayans. (2 adjectives)

29. It is not easy to make good grades all the time. (3 30. In 1939 he flew into interior Antarctica. (1 adjectives) adjective)

Write the adjectives in each sentence. 31. The keen knife cut my finger. (1 adjective)

32. My doctor said that I would be well within a couple of days. (1 adjective)

33. John showed up at the party late. (1 adjective)

34. I have never eaten a prune because I have heard that they do not taste very good. (2 adjectives)

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 35. John's schedule is (your adjective) . 36. The stars on the map represent the capital of (your adjective) state.

37. If you perform (your adjective) in school, you 38. The (your adjective) man needs to use a cane will get into a good college. to help him walk.

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 39. Our neighbors got into a dispute about where 40. Running errands for my mom will occupy (your their properties are (your adjective) . adjective) of my morning.

41. My cat, Fluffy, never gets off the couch unless she is (your adjective) .

42. My (your adjective) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is Michaelangelo.

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Key #2 (answer key 0866794)

Write the adjectives in each sentence. 43. Memorial Day is an annual holiday that we celebrate in May. (1 adjective)

44. It is essential that you care about other people's feelings. (3 adjectives)

45. The development of the railroad helped to move 46. She gave her money freely to the homeless the American frontier farther west. (2 adjectives) people. (1 adjective)

Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 47. The dry forests have ____ animals than the rain forests. (few) _______________________ 48. One distinct area of the moon's surface terrain is ancient and mountainous; another is smoother and ____. (dark) _______________________ 49. Some people may be ____ to reach than others, but we have to keep trying to get the message across. (hard) _______________________ Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 50. The ____ area of cool temperate rain forest is in northwestern Tasmania. (large) _______________________ 51. During ____ periods in Earth's remote past, desert areas appear to have grown. (cold) _______________________ 52. The Steller sea lion is the ____ of all the eared seals. (large) _______________________ In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 53. The (your adjective) knife cut my finger. 54. Our time is very precious so we should make (your adjective) we spend it wisely.

55. John showed up at the party (your adjective) .

56. When the (your adjective) alarm sounded, we left through the emergency exit.

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Key #3 (answer key 0957977)

Name _____________________________

Date ___________________
(Answer ID # 0957977)

Language Arts
Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: more, new, precious and local. 1. Bobby took (adjective) than half of the grapes! 2. Our time is very (adjective) so we should make sure we spend it wisely.

3. I will try to engage the (adjective) girl in a conversation to make her feel welcome.

4. If the (adjective) grocery store wants more customers, they need to reduce their prices.

Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 5. The ____ it is, the lower the humidity needs to be for comfort. (hot) _______________________ 6. Chile stretches 2,880 miles from north to south, but is only 265 miles at its ____ point. (wide) _______________________ 7. The slow current extends the time it takes for young salmon to reach the Pacific, offering salmon predators a ____ window of opportunity. (wide) _______________________ Write the adjectives in each sentence. 8. The stars on the map represent the capital of each 9. I had to call the phone company to obtain state. (1 adjective) information about my payment. (1 adjective)

10. People say a fox is a sly animal. (1 adjective)

11. Between the two trees, Dad hung a hammock. (1 adjective)

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Key #3 (answer key 0957977)

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 12. My (your adjective) brother and his friend 13. There was a tragic auto accident on the corner always feud over their toys. involving a (your adjective) truck.

14. When Maria took (your adjective) lessons, she 15. The hail came down so hard that it crushed had to practice an hour each day. (your adjective) the flowers I had planted.

Write the adjectives in each sentence. 16. The brown dress she was wearing looked very drab on her. (2 adjectives)

17. Jordan was filled with dismay when he received the results of his x-ray. (1 adjective)

18. There were five people absent from our class today. (2 adjectives)

19. We had a severe thunderstorm that kept me awake all night. (3 adjectives)

Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: cold, dismay, flexible and police. 21. The climate in the mountains is (adjective) and 20. Jordan was filled with (adjective) when he received the results of his x-ray. dry.

22. John's schedule is (adjective) .

23. The (adjective) officer asked Brenda to describe the man who stole the food from the store.

Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: great, fragile, one and each. 25. Mary's emotions are very (adjective) . 24. The director had (adjective) actor read the selection aloud at the audition.

26. That bowl only cost us (adjective) dollar.

27. Edgar Allen Poe used the dreary clime of his imagination to (adjective) effect in his writing.

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Key #3 (answer key 0957977)

Write the adjectives in each sentence. 28. My brother put another bed in his spacious bedroom. (2 adjectives)

29. The author will create a new character for his book. (1 adjective)

30. I have a dance recital, piano practice, and drum lessons on Friday. (3 adjectives)

31. My little sister made a mud pie for me. (2 adjectives)

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 32. The author will create a (your adjective) 33. Dad had to glue the drawer (your adjective) character for his book. together.

34. The army went into the area to seize (your adjective) of the weapons of the enemy.

35. The farmer's yield of wheat was less (your adjective) year than last year.

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 36. I am glad (your adjective) the people insert 37. Neither Caleb nor Alexander likes to talk in front coupons into the newspaper. of a (your adjective) group.

38. Our time is very precious so we should make (your adjective) we spend it wisely.

39. I like to ride in the (your adjective) seat of the car.

Write the adjectives in each sentence. 40. My mother has artificial flowers on our dining room table as a centerpiece. (2 adjectives)

41. My little brother likes to mock me when I practice my dancing. (1 adjective)

42. I was eager to go to Six Flags. (1 adjective)

43. I do not need a fancy car. (1 adjective)

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Key #3 (answer key 0957977)

Write the adjectives in each sentence. 44. We need to work on the pitch of the second chord. (1 adjective)

45. I know for a fact that there are several excellent gyms in Atlanta. (2 adjectives)

46. Our attic has many sentimental items from my mother's heritage. (2 adjectives)

47. Mandy sees well during the daylight hours, but at night her vision is not very good. (3 adjectives)

Write the adjectives in each sentence. 48. I was eager to go to Six Flags. (1 adjective)

49. The bullfight is a Spanish tradition. (1 adjective)

50. I do not like it when my best friend starts to boast about his good grades. (2 adjectives)

51. The current resident of the burrow is Punxsutawney Phil. (1 adjective)

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 52. Lil needs to file (your adjective) papers by 53. The circus clowns are very (your adjective) to date. watch.

54. It is (your adjective) to communicate with someone who is not listening to you.

55. If I eat too much, I (your adjective) get drowsy a few minutes after finishing my meal.

Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: next, same, divided and other. 56. My calendar shows that I have to see the dentist 57. Answers will vary on an essay because everyone (adjective) Tuesday. does not choose the (adjective) topic to discuss.

58. Bob showed a lack of concern for the driver of the (adjective) vehicle involved in the wreck.

59. Our neighbors got into a dispute about where their properties are (adjective) .

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Key #4 (answer key 0180090)

Name _____________________________

Date ___________________
(Answer ID # 0180090)

Language Arts
Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 1. Einstein was the ____ mathematician of his time. (smart) _______________________ 2. Crab season ended at the beginning of November, a month ____ than in the past. (earlier) _______________________ 3. The low limestone islands of the outer arc are ____ than the inner, volcanic arc. (old) _______________________ Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 4. Einstein was the ____ mathematician of his time. (smart) _______________________ 5. Two of the ____ rivers in Europe, the Usk and the Towy, are known for trout and salmon fishing. (clean) _______________________ 6. San Francisco's ____ standing building is Mission Dolores. (old) _______________________ In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 7. The (your adjective) officer asked Brenda to 8. The jury will need to deliberate for hours before describe the man who stole the food from the giving a verdict in the (your adjective) case. store.

9. John was (your adjective) to escort Julie to the school dance.

10. If you dive in (your adjective) water, you may break your neck or back.

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Key #4 (answer key 0180090)

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 11. The author will create a (your adjective) 12. We left early so we could attend the (your character for his book. adjective) ceremonies.

13. The (your adjective) movie began to paralyze me with fear.

14. Connie likes to carry her purse in her (your adjective) hand.

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 15. Jordan was filled with (your adjective) when 16. I will try to engage the (your adjective) girl in a he received the results of his x-ray. conversation to make her feel welcome.

17. The army went into the area to seize (your adjective) of the weapons of the enemy.

18. Do not let (your adjective) little problems get you upset.

Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: sufficient, eight, apt and foremost. 20. Jim took pictures on (adjective) rolls of film 19. You are an (adjective) student in science. and needed to develop them for his album.

21. The order for one hundred robes was (adjective) to clothe the choir.

22. Getting the children out of the house safely was the (adjective) thought in my head.

Write the adjectives in each sentence. 23. She gave her money freely to the homeless people. (1 adjective)

24. I have never eaten a prune because I have heard that they do not taste very good. (2 adjectives)

25. Donna likes to exercise three times a week. (1 adjective)

26. I will release you from the contract since you no longer live in the same house. (2 adjectives)

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Key #4 (answer key 0180090)

Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: next, Some, vast and well. 27. (adjective) Native Americans sealed pacts 28. If you perform (adjective) in school, you will between their tribes by smoking a peace pipe. get into a good college.

29. My calendar shows that I have to see the dentist 30. The tornado destroyed a (adjective) area of land. (adjective) Tuesday.

Write the adjectives in each sentence. 31. Moths can be very destructive to clothes made of 32. Mr. Duncan took a trip to slay the largest wool. (1 adjective) alligator in the world. (1 adjective)

33. The small country made a plan to invade the larger country to gain land. (2 adjectives)

34. A king's ring was a symbol of his authority in medieval times. (1 adjective)

Write the adjectives in each sentence. 35. The librarian needed to eject the noisy people from the library. (1 adjective)

36. The battle between the countries lasted three weeks. (1 adjective)

37. Our time is very precious so we should make sure we spend it wisely. (3 adjectives)

38. Please get one loaf of bread at the grocery store. (2 adjectives)

Write the adjectives in each sentence. 39. It is time to consider all the facts and then make a decision. (1 adjective)

40. I believe that the money given to the charity will exceed $100,000. (1 adjective)

41. My little sister made a mud pie for me. (2 adjectives)

42. That bowl only cost us one dollar. (2 adjectives)

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Key #4 (answer key 0180090)

Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: hot, new, good and highest. 43. My father likes (adjective) coffee. 44. The hikers began to aim for the (adjective) point of the mountain.

45. It is not (adjective) to deprive your body of food.

46. I called my brother to congratulate him on his (adjective) job.

Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: cruel, bicycle, criminal and well. 47. It would be (adjective) to mistreat an animal. 48. The jury will need to deliberate for hours before giving a verdict in the (adjective) case.

49. The owners of the (adjective) shop are very amiable and helpful with advice.

50. Mandy sees (adjective) during the daylight hours, but at night her vision is not very good.

Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: this, one, another and final. 51. My brother put (adjective) bed in his spacious 52. Jane tried to forecast the results of her bedroom. (adjective) exam.

53. That bowl only cost us (adjective) dollar.

54. Please put (adjective) file back in the drawer.

Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: dishonest, new, apt and favorite. 56. Casey was the victim of a (adjective) lawyer. 55. The Kansas City Zoo is one of my (adjective) places to visit.

57. I called my brother to congratulate him on his (adjective) job.

58. You are an (adjective) student in science.

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Key #5 (answer key 0814905)

Name _____________________________

Date ___________________
(Answer ID # 0814905)

Language Arts
Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 1. When ____ people talk about Pearl Harbor, they talk about what they did to help. (old) _______________________ 2. Ports were still important at mid-century, but cities no ____ clustered so tightly around their harbors. (long) _______________________ 3. Brown bears have the ____ range of all bears, from North America to Europe and Russia. (wide) _______________________ Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 4. The low limestone islands of the outer arc are ____ than the inner, volcanic arc. (old) _______________________ 5. The ____ river gorge in North America is Hells Canyon. (deep) _______________________ 6. Some of San Antonio's ____ destinations lie north of downtown. (good) _______________________ Write the adjectives in each sentence. 7. I prefer to stay home and cook every night than to 8. My brother put another bed in his spacious spend the money on restaurant food. (1 adjective) bedroom. (2 adjectives)

9. I will try to engage the new girl in a conversation to make her feel welcome. (1 adjective)

10. The police officer asked Brenda to describe the man who stole the food from the store. (1 adjective)

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Key #5 (answer key 0814905)

Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: drab, drum, police and noisy. 11. The (adjective) officers created a road barrier 12. The librarian needed to eject the (adjective) to try to catch the criminal. people from the library.

13. I have a dance recital, piano practice, and (adjective) lessons on Friday.

14. The brown dress she was wearing looked very (adjective) on her.

Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: substitute, which, destructive and proud. 15. Our weather, (adjective) is very dry at times, 16. Our (adjective) teacher had a hard time trying can change suddenly. to regain control of our class after we came in from recess.

17. Moths can be very (adjective) to clothes made 18. We were so (adjective) of Joe when he ran of wool. across the finish line.

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 19. My (your adjective) Teenage Mutant Ninja 20. Mandy sees well during the (your adjective) Turtle is Michaelangelo. hours, but at night her vision is not very good.

21. She gave her money freely to the (your adjective) people.

22. The drink is a blend of (your adjective) flavors of juice.

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 23. In the (your adjective) waters there are fish of 24. The Kansas City Zoo is (your adjective) of my every hue. favorite places to visit.

25. The bark is the (your adjective) covering of a tree.

26. The new pants I bought were too (your adjective) .

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Key #5 (answer key 0814905)

Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: half, baseball, Some and Caribbean. 27. In the (adjective) waters there are fish of every 28. My brother put a dent in his (adjective) bat hue. when he hit a tree with it.

29. (adjective) countries have a prime minister instead of a president.

30. Bobby took more than (adjective) of the grapes!

Write the adjectives in each sentence. 31. There was a tragic auto accident on the corner involving a large truck. (3 adjectives)

32. I despise gossiping and lying of any kind. (1 adjective)

33. I had to call the phone company to obtain information about my payment. (1 adjective)

34. If I do not get my pants altered, they are going to drag the ground. (1 adjective)

Write the adjectives in each sentence. 35. The picture frame fell off the wall when the door 36. Jan went to the store, bought two-dozen eggs, was slammed. (1 adjective) and walked home. (1 adjective)

37. The brown dress she was wearing looked very drab on her. (2 adjectives)

38. If you dive in shallow water, you may break your neck or back. (1 adjective)

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 39. Brandon climbed so (your adjective) up into 40. The author will create a (your adjective) the tree that a limb cracked. character for his book.

41. The (your adjective) dove landed on my windowsill.

42. Shelly tried not to contract chicken pox from her (your adjective) sister.

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Key #5 (answer key 0814905)

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 43. The librarian needed to eject the (your 44. (your adjective) bead fell off the string. adjective) people from the library.

45. We had a severe thunderstorm that kept me (your adjective) all night.

46. I like hamburgers, in fact, (your adjective) than hot dogs.

Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: this, hot, absent and awake. 47. My father likes (adjective) coffee. 48. We are going to complete the painting of our house (adjective) weekend.

49. There were five people (adjective) from our class today.

50. We had a severe thunderstorm that kept me (adjective) all night.

Write the adjectives in each sentence. 51. After several trips to the beauty salon, she finally 52. The stars on the map represent the capital of matched the natural hue of her hair. (3 each state. (1 adjective) adjectives)

53. We began to wander through the store looking for the right book. (1 adjective)

54. The picture frame fell off the wall when the door was slammed. (1 adjective)

Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 55. Rainfall is ____ in the Pacific Northwest, lightest in parts of the Southwest. (heaviness) _______________________ 56. Some people may be ____ to reach than others, but we have to keep trying to get the message across. (hard) _______________________ 57. Rain, funneled in by two mountain ranges, falls heavily on the hills, making this one of the ____ places in the Indo-Pacific region. (wet) _______________________

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Answer Key 0633982 Key # 1
Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: old, wheelchair, all and favorite. 1. The (adjective) man needs to use a cane to help 2. I like vanilla ice cream, but my (adjective) flavor him walk. is chocolate. old favorite 3. The actors devote (adjective) of their time into learning their lines. all 4. The (adjective) ramp made it easier for my grandmother to get into the building. wheelchair

Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 5. It appears that the number of unpaired red-tailed hawks is ____ than previously thought. (large) larger 6. The dry forests have ____ animals than the rain forests. (few) fewer 7. Einstein was the ____ mathematician of his time. (smart) smartest In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 8. We won the game as a result of our (your 9. I had to call the (your adjective) company to adjective) teamwork. obtain information about my payment. answers may vary; great answers may vary; phone 10. A (your adjective) Boy Scout saved the little girl from drowning. answers may vary; valiant 11. I have never eaten a prune because I have heard (your adjective) they do not taste very good. answers may vary; that

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Answer Key 0633982 Key # 1
Write the adjectives in each sentence. 12. The coach had to eliminate some players from 13. I do not like it when my best friend starts to the game because of their attitudes. (1 adjective) boast about his good grades. (2 adjectives) some best,good 14. The police officers created a road barrier to try to catch the criminal. (2 adjectives) police,road 15. There were five people absent from our class today. (2 adjectives) five,absent

Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 16. In areas with ____ soils but adequate rainfall, tall eucalyptus trees tower over acacias, ferns, and cycads, an ancient type of palm. (poor) poorer 17. The Antarctic Circumpolar Wave produces regions of warmer and ____ conditions as it moves around the Antarctic. (cool) cooler 18. Born in Virginia, Austin moved with his family to Missouri in 1798 but spent most of his life on the ____ edges of the western frontier. (far) farthest Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 19. Asia was the site of some of the world's ____ civilizations and today contains nearly 60% of the world's population. (earlier) earliest 20. Athletes highly talented in one event usually fare ____ than average in others. (poor) poorer 21. On the eastern edge of the Hill Country lies San Antonio, America's ninth ____ city. (large) largest Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 22. When making any big decision, make sure you think it out and come to the ____ conclusion. (smart) smartest 23. He withdrew ____ into his dream world. (deep) deeper 24. Crab season ended at the beginning of November, a month ____ than in the past. (earlier) earlier

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Answer Key 0633982 Key # 1
In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 25. The bullfight is a (your adjective) tradition. 26. Dad used a (your adjective) drill to fix the answers may vary; Spanish door. answers may vary; power 27. My (your adjective) month is December. answers may vary; favorite 28. The (your adjective) officer asked Brenda to describe the man who stole the food from the store. answers may vary; police

Write the adjectives in each sentence. 29. The railroad tracks parallel the road. (1 adjective) railroad 31. The keen knife cut my finger. (1 adjective) keen

30. Frank was not feeling well and was running a fever. (1 adjective) well 32. My cat, Fluffy, never gets off the couch unless she is hungry. (1 adjective) hungry

Write the adjectives in each sentence. 33. My shirt is very soft and is made of cotton. (1 adjective) soft 35. The keen knife cut my finger. (1 adjective) keen

34. She could not resist a quick peek into the box that had been left on the table. (1 adjective) quick 36. The battle between the countries lasted three weeks. (1 adjective) three

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 37. In the (your adjective) waters there are fish of 38. You are capable of talking and walking at the every hue. (your adjective) time. answers may vary; Caribbean answers may vary; same 39. My father likes (your adjective) coffee. answers may vary; hot 40. The rain seemed to descend on us the (your adjective) morning. answers may vary; whole

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Answer Key 0633982 Key # 1
Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: midnight, new, wonderful and able. 41. After such a (adjective) performance, we felt 42. I will need to create a (adjective) design the need to applaud loudly. because my boss wants something no one has wonderful ever seen before. new 43. The detective solved the case of the (adjective) 44. We were finally (adjective) to isolate the bandit. problem and fix it. midnight able Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 45. The showers and thundershowers are expected to end early Wednesday, setting the stage for drier, ____ air on the first official day of spring. (cool) cooler 46. August is the ____ month in Dallas. (hot) hottest 47. At twenty he followed his ____ brother Henry to New York, arriving with hardly a penny. (old) older Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: baseball, hard, mature and flat. 49. My brother put a dent in his (adjective) bat 48. The farmer harvested the wheat when it was (adjective) . when he hit a tree with it. mature baseball 50. A geometric plane is a (adjective) surface that continues in all directions. flat 51. Our substitute teacher had a (adjective) time trying to regain control of our class after we came in from recess. hard

Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 52. We could save money if we shopped ____ and didn't buy things we don't need. (smart) smarter 53. Females and young buffaloes usually hang out in small groups, often with a single adult male, but an ____ female leads them. (old) older 54. August is the ____ month in Dallas. (hot) hottest

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Answer Key 0866794 Key # 2
Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 1. Walk the rim trail from Inspiration Point to Grandview Point for the ____ look at the canyon's natural grandeur. (good) best 2. Some tornadoes are ____ to see than others. (hard) harder 3. In our ____ dreams we never thought we would own a house this large. (happiness) happiest Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 4. They were the ____ I saw them when they were out miles away from anywhere gathering nuts, berries and roots. (happiness) happiest 5. Since it stopped raining, it is a lot ____ outside. (bright) brighter 6. The battlefield near modern Quebec lay south of Paris, but the winters proved far ____ and the French withdrew. (cold) colder In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 7. Our team received a (your adjective) trophy for 8. The climate in the mountains is cold and (your winning the baseball tournament. adjective) . answers may vary; large answers may vary; dry 9. I am glad (your adjective) the people insert coupons into the newspaper. answers may vary; that 10. Our dog's collar was too (your adjective) around her neck. answers may vary; tight

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Answer Key 0866794 Key # 2
In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 11. The surface of the (your adjective) table needs 12. I know for a fact that there are (your to be wiped clean. adjective) excellent gyms in Atlanta. answers may vary; dining answers may vary; several 13. The (your adjective) team began to scale the front of the mountain. answers may vary; climbing 14. We will utilize (your adjective) trail to get us to the campsite quicker. answers may vary; this

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 15. I am very fortunate to have (your adjective) 16. (your adjective) of John's favorite books is The children. Giving Tree. answers may vary; wonderful answers may vary; One 17. Mandy sees well during the daylight hours, but at 18. A king's ring was a symbol of his authority in night her vision is not very (your adjective) . (your adjective) times. answers may vary; good answers may vary; medieval In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 19. The climate in the mountains is (your 20. Jan went to the store, bought (your adjective) adjective) and dry. eggs, and walked home. answers may vary; cold answers may vary; two-dozen 21. I (your adjective) the college will approve my application for admission. answers may vary; hope 22. Shelly tried not to contract chicken pox from her (your adjective) sister. answers may vary; younger

Write the adjectives in each sentence. 23. The owners of the bicycle shop are very amiable 24. The development of the railroad helped to move and helpful with advice. (2 adjectives) the American frontier farther west. (2 adjectives) bicycle,amiable American,farther 25. I am glad that the people insert coupons into the 26. Every time Danny gets into trouble, he expects newspaper. (1 adjective) his mother to bail him out. (1 adjective) that Every

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Answer Key 0866794 Key # 2
Write the adjectives in each sentence. 27. Bob showed a lack of concern for the driver of the other vehicle involved in the wreck. (1 adjective) other 28. There have been many artifacts found in the land of the ancient Mayans. (2 adjectives) many,ancient

29. It is not easy to make good grades all the time. (3 30. In 1939 he flew into interior Antarctica. (1 adjectives) adjective) easy,good,all interior Write the adjectives in each sentence. 31. The keen knife cut my finger. (1 adjective) keen 33. John showed up at the party late. (1 adjective) late

32. My doctor said that I would be well within a couple of days. (1 adjective) well 34. I have never eaten a prune because I have heard that they do not taste very good. (2 adjectives) that,good

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 35. John's schedule is (your adjective) . 36. The stars on the map represent the capital of answers may vary; flexible (your adjective) state. answers may vary; each 37. If you perform (your adjective) in school, you 38. The (your adjective) man needs to use a cane will get into a good college. to help him walk. answers may vary; well answers may vary; old In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 40. Running errands for my mom will occupy (your 39. Our neighbors got into a dispute about where their properties are (your adjective) . adjective) of my morning. answers may vary; divided answers may vary; most 41. My cat, Fluffy, never gets off the couch unless she is (your adjective) . answers may vary; hungry 42. My (your adjective) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is Michaelangelo. answers may vary; favorite

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Answer Key 0866794 Key # 2
Write the adjectives in each sentence. 43. Memorial Day is an annual holiday that we celebrate in May. (1 adjective) annual 44. It is essential that you care about other people's feelings. (3 adjectives) essential,that,other

45. The development of the railroad helped to move 46. She gave her money freely to the homeless the American frontier farther west. (2 adjectives) people. (1 adjective) American,farther homeless Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 47. The dry forests have ____ animals than the rain forests. (few) fewer 48. One distinct area of the moon's surface terrain is ancient and mountainous; another is smoother and ____. (dark) darker 49. Some people may be ____ to reach than others, but we have to keep trying to get the message across. (hard) harder Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 50. The ____ area of cool temperate rain forest is in northwestern Tasmania. (large) largest 51. During ____ periods in Earth's remote past, desert areas appear to have grown. (cold) colder 52. The Steller sea lion is the ____ of all the eared seals. (large) largest In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 54. Our time is very precious so we should make 53. The (your adjective) knife cut my finger. (your adjective) we spend it wisely. answers may vary; keen answers may vary; sure 55. John showed up at the party (your adjective) . answers may vary; late 56. When the (your adjective) alarm sounded, we left through the emergency exit. answers may vary; smoke

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Answer Key 0957977 Key # 3
Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: more, new, precious and local. 1. Bobby took (adjective) than half of the grapes! 2. Our time is very (adjective) so we should make more sure we spend it wisely. precious 3. I will try to engage the (adjective) girl in a conversation to make her feel welcome. new 4. If the (adjective) grocery store wants more customers, they need to reduce their prices. local

Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 5. The ____ it is, the lower the humidity needs to be for comfort. (hot) hotter 6. Chile stretches 2,880 miles from north to south, but is only 265 miles at its ____ point. (wide) widest 7. The slow current extends the time it takes for young salmon to reach the Pacific, offering salmon predators a ____ window of opportunity. (wide) wider Write the adjectives in each sentence. 8. The stars on the map represent the capital of each 9. I had to call the phone company to obtain state. (1 adjective) information about my payment. (1 adjective) each phone 10. People say a fox is a sly animal. (1 adjective) sly 11. Between the two trees, Dad hung a hammock. (1 adjective) two

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Answer Key 0957977 Key # 3
In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 12. My (your adjective) brother and his friend 13. There was a tragic auto accident on the corner always feud over their toys. involving a (your adjective) truck. answers may vary; little answers may vary; large 14. When Maria took (your adjective) lessons, she 15. The hail came down so hard that it crushed had to practice an hour each day. (your adjective) the flowers I had planted. answers may vary; piano answers may vary; all Write the adjectives in each sentence. 16. The brown dress she was wearing looked very drab on her. (2 adjectives) brown,drab 18. There were five people absent from our class today. (2 adjectives) five,absent

17. Jordan was filled with dismay when he received the results of his x-ray. (1 adjective) dismay 19. We had a severe thunderstorm that kept me awake all night. (3 adjectives) severe,awake,all

Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: cold, dismay, flexible and police. 20. Jordan was filled with (adjective) when he 21. The climate in the mountains is (adjective) and received the results of his x-ray. dry. dismay cold 22. John's schedule is (adjective) . flexible 23. The (adjective) officer asked Brenda to describe the man who stole the food from the store. police

Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: great, fragile, one and each. 24. The director had (adjective) actor read the 25. Mary's emotions are very (adjective) . selection aloud at the audition. fragile each 26. That bowl only cost us (adjective) dollar. one 27. Edgar Allen Poe used the dreary clime of his imagination to (adjective) effect in his writing. great

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Answer Key 0957977 Key # 3
Write the adjectives in each sentence. 28. My brother put another bed in his spacious bedroom. (2 adjectives) another,spacious 30. I have a dance recital, piano practice, and drum lessons on Friday. (3 adjectives) dance,piano,drum 29. The author will create a new character for his book. (1 adjective) new 31. My little sister made a mud pie for me. (2 adjectives) little,mud

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 32. The author will create a (your adjective) 33. Dad had to glue the drawer (your adjective) character for his book. together. answers may vary; new answers may vary; back 34. The army went into the area to seize (your adjective) of the weapons of the enemy. answers may vary; all 35. The farmer's yield of wheat was less (your adjective) year than last year. answers may vary; this

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 36. I am glad (your adjective) the people insert 37. Neither Caleb nor Alexander likes to talk in front coupons into the newspaper. of a (your adjective) group. answers may vary; that answers may vary; large 38. Our time is very precious so we should make (your adjective) we spend it wisely. answers may vary; sure Write the adjectives in each sentence. 40. My mother has artificial flowers on our dining room table as a centerpiece. (2 adjectives) artificial,dining room 42. I was eager to go to Six Flags. (1 adjective) eager 39. I like to ride in the (your adjective) seat of the car. answers may vary; front

41. My little brother likes to mock me when I practice my dancing. (1 adjective) little 43. I do not need a fancy car. (1 adjective) fancy

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Answer Key 0957977 Key # 3
Write the adjectives in each sentence. 44. We need to work on the pitch of the second chord. (1 adjective) second 46. Our attic has many sentimental items from my mother's heritage. (2 adjectives) many,sentimental Write the adjectives in each sentence. 48. I was eager to go to Six Flags. (1 adjective) eager 50. I do not like it when my best friend starts to boast about his good grades. (2 adjectives) best,good 45. I know for a fact that there are several excellent gyms in Atlanta. (2 adjectives) several,excellent 47. Mandy sees well during the daylight hours, but at night her vision is not very good. (3 adjectives) well,daylight,good

49. The bullfight is a Spanish tradition. (1 adjective) Spanish 51. The current resident of the burrow is Punxsutawney Phil. (1 adjective) current

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 52. Lil needs to file (your adjective) papers by 53. The circus clowns are very (your adjective) to date. watch. answers may vary; these answers may vary; funny 54. It is (your adjective) to communicate with someone who is not listening to you. answers may vary; hard 55. If I eat too much, I (your adjective) get drowsy a few minutes after finishing my meal. answers may vary; often

Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: next, same, divided and other. 56. My calendar shows that I have to see the dentist 57. Answers will vary on an essay because everyone (adjective) Tuesday. does not choose the (adjective) topic to next discuss. same 58. Bob showed a lack of concern for the driver of the (adjective) vehicle involved in the wreck. other 59. Our neighbors got into a dispute about where their properties are (adjective) . divided

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Answer Key 0180090 Key # 4
Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 1. Einstein was the ____ mathematician of his time. (smart) smartest 2. Crab season ended at the beginning of November, a month ____ than in the past. (earlier) earlier 3. The low limestone islands of the outer arc are ____ than the inner, volcanic arc. (old) older Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 4. Einstein was the ____ mathematician of his time. (smart) smartest 5. Two of the ____ rivers in Europe, the Usk and the Towy, are known for trout and salmon fishing. (clean) cleanest 6. San Francisco's ____ standing building is Mission Dolores. (old) oldest In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 7. The (your adjective) officer asked Brenda to 8. The jury will need to deliberate for hours before describe the man who stole the food from the giving a verdict in the (your adjective) case. store. answers may vary; criminal answers may vary; police 9. John was (your adjective) to escort Julie to the school dance. answers may vary; proud 10. If you dive in (your adjective) water, you may break your neck or back. answers may vary; shallow

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Answer Key 0180090 Key # 4
In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 11. The author will create a (your adjective) 12. We left early so we could attend the (your character for his book. adjective) ceremonies. answers may vary; new answers may vary; graduation 13. The (your adjective) movie began to paralyze me with fear. answers may vary; scary 14. Connie likes to carry her purse in her (your adjective) hand. answers may vary; right

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 15. Jordan was filled with (your adjective) when 16. I will try to engage the (your adjective) girl in a he received the results of his x-ray. conversation to make her feel welcome. answers may vary; dismay answers may vary; new 17. The army went into the area to seize (your adjective) of the weapons of the enemy. answers may vary; all 18. Do not let (your adjective) little problems get you upset. answers may vary; petty

Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: sufficient, eight, apt and foremost. 19. You are an (adjective) student in science. 20. Jim took pictures on (adjective) rolls of film apt and needed to develop them for his album. eight 21. The order for one hundred robes was (adjective) to clothe the choir. sufficient Write the adjectives in each sentence. 23. She gave her money freely to the homeless people. (1 adjective) homeless 25. Donna likes to exercise three times a week. (1 adjective) three 22. Getting the children out of the house safely was the (adjective) thought in my head. foremost

24. I have never eaten a prune because I have heard that they do not taste very good. (2 adjectives) that,good 26. I will release you from the contract since you no longer live in the same house. (2 adjectives) longer,same

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Answer Key 0180090 Key # 4
Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: next, Some, vast and well. 27. (adjective) Native Americans sealed pacts 28. If you perform (adjective) in school, you will between their tribes by smoking a peace pipe. get into a good college. Some well 29. My calendar shows that I have to see the dentist 30. The tornado destroyed a (adjective) area of (adjective) Tuesday. land. next vast Write the adjectives in each sentence. 31. Moths can be very destructive to clothes made of 32. Mr. Duncan took a trip to slay the largest wool. (1 adjective) alligator in the world. (1 adjective) destructive largest 33. The small country made a plan to invade the larger country to gain land. (2 adjectives) small,larger Write the adjectives in each sentence. 35. The librarian needed to eject the noisy people from the library. (1 adjective) noisy 37. Our time is very precious so we should make sure we spend it wisely. (3 adjectives) precious,sure,wisely Write the adjectives in each sentence. 39. It is time to consider all the facts and then make a decision. (1 adjective) all 41. My little sister made a mud pie for me. (2 adjectives) little,mud 34. A king's ring was a symbol of his authority in medieval times. (1 adjective) medieval

36. The battle between the countries lasted three weeks. (1 adjective) three 38. Please get one loaf of bread at the grocery store. (2 adjectives) one,grocery

40. I believe that the money given to the charity will exceed $100,000. (1 adjective) that 42. That bowl only cost us one dollar. (2 adjectives) That,one

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Answer Key 0180090 Key # 4
Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: hot, new, good and highest. 43. My father likes (adjective) coffee. 44. The hikers began to aim for the (adjective) hot point of the mountain. highest 45. It is not (adjective) to deprive your body of food. good 46. I called my brother to congratulate him on his (adjective) job. new

Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: cruel, bicycle, criminal and well. 47. It would be (adjective) to mistreat an animal. 48. The jury will need to deliberate for hours before cruel giving a verdict in the (adjective) case. criminal 49. The owners of the (adjective) shop are very amiable and helpful with advice. bicycle 50. Mandy sees (adjective) during the daylight hours, but at night her vision is not very good. well

Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: this, one, another and final. 51. My brother put (adjective) bed in his spacious 52. Jane tried to forecast the results of her bedroom. (adjective) exam. another final 53. That bowl only cost us (adjective) dollar. one 54. Please put (adjective) file back in the drawer. this

Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: dishonest, new, apt and favorite. 56. Casey was the victim of a (adjective) lawyer. 55. The Kansas City Zoo is one of my (adjective) places to visit. dishonest favorite 57. I called my brother to congratulate him on his (adjective) job. new 58. You are an (adjective) student in science. apt

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Answer Key 0814905 Key # 5
Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 1. When ____ people talk about Pearl Harbor, they talk about what they did to help. (old) older 2. Ports were still important at mid-century, but cities no ____ clustered so tightly around their harbors. (long) longer 3. Brown bears have the ____ range of all bears, from North America to Europe and Russia. (wide) widest Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 4. The low limestone islands of the outer arc are ____ than the inner, volcanic arc. (old) older 5. The ____ river gorge in North America is Hells Canyon. (deep) deepest 6. Some of San Antonio's ____ destinations lie north of downtown. (good) best Write the adjectives in each sentence. 7. I prefer to stay home and cook every night than to 8. My brother put another bed in his spacious spend the money on restaurant food. (1 adjective) bedroom. (2 adjectives) restaurant another,spacious 9. I will try to engage the new girl in a conversation to make her feel welcome. (1 adjective) new 10. The police officer asked Brenda to describe the man who stole the food from the store. (1 adjective) police

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Answer Key 0814905 Key # 5
Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: drab, drum, police and noisy. 11. The (adjective) officers created a road barrier 12. The librarian needed to eject the (adjective) to try to catch the criminal. people from the library. police noisy 13. I have a dance recital, piano practice, and (adjective) lessons on Friday. drum 14. The brown dress she was wearing looked very (adjective) on her. drab

Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: substitute, which, destructive and proud. 15. Our weather, (adjective) is very dry at times, 16. Our (adjective) teacher had a hard time trying can change suddenly. to regain control of our class after we came in which from recess. substitute 17. Moths can be very (adjective) to clothes made 18. We were so (adjective) of Joe when he ran of wool. across the finish line. destructive proud In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 19. My (your adjective) Teenage Mutant Ninja 20. Mandy sees well during the (your adjective) Turtle is Michaelangelo. hours, but at night her vision is not very good. answers may vary; favorite answers may vary; daylight 21. She gave her money freely to the (your adjective) people. answers may vary; homeless 22. The drink is a blend of (your adjective) flavors of juice. answers may vary; different

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 23. In the (your adjective) waters there are fish of 24. The Kansas City Zoo is (your adjective) of my every hue. favorite places to visit. answers may vary; Caribbean answers may vary; one 25. The bark is the (your adjective) covering of a tree. answers may vary; external 26. The new pants I bought were too (your adjective) . answers may vary; long

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Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: half, baseball, Some and Caribbean. 27. In the (adjective) waters there are fish of every 28. My brother put a dent in his (adjective) bat hue. when he hit a tree with it. Caribbean baseball 29. (adjective) countries have a prime minister instead of a president. Some Write the adjectives in each sentence. 31. There was a tragic auto accident on the corner involving a large truck. (3 adjectives) tragic,auto,large 33. I had to call the phone company to obtain information about my payment. (1 adjective) phone 30. Bobby took more than (adjective) of the grapes! half

32. I despise gossiping and lying of any kind. (1 adjective) any 34. If I do not get my pants altered, they are going to drag the ground. (1 adjective) altered

Write the adjectives in each sentence. 35. The picture frame fell off the wall when the door 36. Jan went to the store, bought two-dozen eggs, was slammed. (1 adjective) and walked home. (1 adjective) picture two-dozen 37. The brown dress she was wearing looked very drab on her. (2 adjectives) brown,drab 38. If you dive in shallow water, you may break your neck or back. (1 adjective) shallow

In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 39. Brandon climbed so (your adjective) up into 40. The author will create a (your adjective) the tree that a limb cracked. character for his book. answers may vary; high answers may vary; new 41. The (your adjective) dove landed on my windowsill. answers may vary; white 42. Shelly tried not to contract chicken pox from her (your adjective) sister. answers may vary; younger

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In each sentence one adjective is missing. Write one adjective to complete the sentence. 43. The librarian needed to eject the (your 44. (your adjective) bead fell off the string. adjective) people from the library. answers may vary; One answers may vary; noisy 45. We had a severe thunderstorm that kept me (your adjective) all night. answers may vary; awake 46. I like hamburgers, in fact, (your adjective) than hot dogs. answers may vary; more

Use each of the following adjectives once to complete each sentence: this, hot, absent and awake. 47. My father likes (adjective) coffee. 48. We are going to complete the painting of our hot house (adjective) weekend. this 49. There were five people (adjective) from our class today. absent 50. We had a severe thunderstorm that kept me (adjective) all night. awake

Write the adjectives in each sentence. 51. After several trips to the beauty salon, she finally 52. The stars on the map represent the capital of matched the natural hue of her hair. (3 each state. (1 adjective) adjectives) each several,beauty,natural 53. We began to wander through the store looking for the right book. (1 adjective) right 54. The picture frame fell off the wall when the door was slammed. (1 adjective) picture

Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses to complete each sentence. 55. Rainfall is ____ in the Pacific Northwest, lightest in parts of the Southwest. (heaviness) heaviest 56. Some people may be ____ to reach than others, but we have to keep trying to get the message across. (hard) harder 57. Rain, funneled in by two mountain ranges, falls heavily on the hills, making this one of the ____ places in the Indo-Pacific region. (wet) wettest

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