Rule 06 & 07 - Adjectives, Adverbs, Comparisons

Hoping that his paycheck was inside, Dwayne tore the envelope so ______ that he nearly ripped the letter inside.

• quick

• quickly

Answer explanation

describes the verb tore - need adv

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Where is the error?

The scene before us was (A) truly magnificent, with the sun setting (B) over the mountains , the green grass (C) swaying in the gentle breeze, and several ducklings floating (D) serene down the creek.

• A

• B

• C

• D

• No Error

Answer explanation

describes floating (technically and adj) - need adv

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Where is the error?

Production delays (A) were notoriously difficult obstacles (B) to overcome until the company (C) adopted new computer technology that works (D) more effective than the old technology.

• A

• B

• C

• D

• No Error

Answer explanation

describes verb worked - need adv

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CCSS.L.3.1G

The seats in the new theater are more comfortable and recline farther than ___ the old theater.

• NO CHANGE

• the seats in

• those in

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Lola's entree, both prettier and tastier than _____ her competitor, nevertheless failed to win the top prize.

• NO CHANGE

• the entree of

• that of

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What is literally being compared as currently written?

Paul was disappointed that his feelings differed dramatically from most of his friends.

• Paul's feelings

• Paul's friends

• his friends feelings

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What is literally being compared as currently written?

While not as polished as her classmates, Tracey's writing has shown consistent improvement over the last few assignments.

• Tracey's classmates

• Tracey's writing

• Tracey's last few assignments

• Tracey's classmates writing

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What is literally being compared as currently written?

Many studies have sought to compare the costs of driving electric vehicles with gasoline powered vehicles.

• cost of driving electric vehicles

• gasoline vehicles

• cost of driving gas-powered vehicles

• studies

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What is literally being compared as currently written?

Paul was disappointed that his feelings differed dramatically from those of most of his friends.

• Paul's feelings

• Paul's friends

• his friends feelings

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What is literally being compared as currently written?

While not as polished as that of her classmates, Tracey's writing has shown consistent improvement over the last few assignments.

• Tracey's classmates

• Tracey's writing

• Tracey's last few assignments

• Tracey's classmates writing

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CCSS.L.3.1G