Holt Elements of Language: Sixth Course (Grade 12), Chapter 22 (Using Modifiers Correctly)
Chapter Review + Answers
Forms and Uses of Adjectives and Adverbs; Comparison
Chapter Review
A. Selecting Modifiers to Complete Sentences
For each of the following sentences, select the correct modifier from the pair given in parentheses.
2.cheerful
3.proudly
4.smooth
5.carefully
B. Revising Sentences to Correct Errors in the Use of Troublesome Modifiers
Most of the following sentences contain at least one error in the standard, formal use of modifiers. Identify each incorrect modifier, and then give the correct form. If the sentence is already correct, write C.
6. badly
7. really
8. C
9. slowly
10. really well
C. Using Modifiers Correctly
Most of the following sentences contain errors in the use of comparisons and modifiers. Rewrite each incorrect sentence to correct the error. If a sentence is already correct, write C.
11. larger
12. other
13. wonderful
14. delete the word more more
15. better
16. C
17. more
18. C
19. best
20. else
D. Correcting Unclear and Nonstandard Comparisons
Most of the following sentences contain unclear or informal comparisons. Rewrite each sentence, following the rules of standard, formal English and making sure the comparisons are clear. If a sentence is already correct, write C.
21. uncle’s did
22. C
23. we have been acquainted with
24. else
25. [absolute adjectives]
E. Proofreading a Paragraph for Correct Use of Modifiers
Most of the sentences in the following paragraph contain errors in standard, formal use of modifiers. Rewrite the paragraph to correct the errors. If a sentence is already correct, write C.
26. other
27. peaceful
28. slowly
29. most
30. really
31. steadily
32. C
33. other
34. carefully
35. bad