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Adjective and Modifier

Diagnostic Quiz

Identify specific English grammar points that need review. Use the study links to find out why a particular answer is correct or incorrect.

Quiz 1

Beginning–Intermediate

Decide on which modifier(s) and word order can complete the sentence.

Select the response from the list that best completes the sentence.
Compare your response to the feedback by clicking the "Check" or the "Check 1-12" button.

Michelle found a kitten at the Animal Care Center.

kitten (N) – a young cat

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Adjective Order

She bought a of food for it.

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Number Modifiers

The wasn't expensive.

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Noun Modifiers

The kitten is only six-inches (15 cm.) .

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Modifiers to Adj

A Persian cat other cats in some ways.

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Comparisons

The body is other cats, but the head is different.

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Same / As…as

Its face is round and its nose is other types of cats.

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More / -er

The kitten that Michelle found had face of all the cats at the center.

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Most / -est Fun—Noun vs. Adj

A Persian cat has than other cats.

fur (N) – cat hair

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Much / More

10.

Other cats have problems with breathing.

A Persian cat may have difficulty breathing because of its short, flat nose.

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Fewer / Less

11.

Michelle was about her new, little kitten.

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Part Mod 1 -ed / -ing

12.

A kitten will require a lot of love and care.

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Part Mod 2 -ed / -ing

Quiz 2

Intermediate–Advanced

Decide on which adjectives and adjective word order can complete the sentence.

Select the response from the list that best completes the sentence.
Compare your response to the feedback by clicking the "Check" or the "Check 13-24" button.

13.

"Turning Leaf", a(n) troupe, will surprise you with its creative performances.

troupe (N) – term used for a performance group

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Adjective Order

14.

The will begin their tour of the country in June.

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Number Modifiers

15.

Every performer in the group has a from a college or university.

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Noun Modifiers

16.

The troupe members are dancers.

talented (Adj) – having a natural ability to do something

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Modifiers to Adj

17.

Some people think that being a dancer is an On the contrary, it requires a lot of hard work.

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More / -er

18.

A dancer can jump as high as a basketball player. In other words, a dancer can jump a basketball player.

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Same / As…as

19.

In a friendly competition, a basketball player was surprised to learn that a ballet dancer could jump .

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More / -er

20.

When compared to a male Olympic high jumper or a male ballet dancer, the male basketball player can jump of all. (not a verified fact)

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Most / -est

21.

Flexibility is much more important for a dancer than a basketball player. In fact, a dancer spends time stretching.

flexibility (N) – ability to bend easily; stretching (N) – extending muscles to full length

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Much / More

22.

Dancers earn money than basketball players. people attend dance performances than basketball games.

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Fewer / Less

23.

A dancing career is very .

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Part Mod 1 -ed / -ing

24.

A star has to work very hard to become the best.

star (N) – a successful or famous person

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Part Mod 2 -ed / -ing, rise / raise