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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 4. The (adjective) ramp made it easier for my
learning their lines. 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.
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.

10. A (your adjective) Boy Scout saved the little 11. I have never eaten a prune because I have heard
girl from drowning. (your adjective) they do not taste very good.

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Key #1 (answer key 0633982)

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 15. There were five people absent from our class
to catch the criminal. (2 adjectives) 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 30. Frank was not feeling well and was running a
adjective) 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 34. She could not resist a quick peek into the box
adjective) 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 51. Our substitute teacher had a (adjective) time
continues in all directions. 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 10. Our dog's collar was too (your adjective)
coupons into the newspaper. 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 14. We will utilize (your adjective) trail to get us
front of the mountain. 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
night her vision is not very (your adjective) . (your adjective) times.

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 22. Shelly tried not to contract chicken pox from her
application for admission. (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 28. There have been many artifacts found in the land
the other vehicle involved in the wreck. (1 of the ancient Mayans. (2 adjectives)
adjective)

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 42. My (your adjective) Teenage Mutant Ninja
she is (your adjective) . 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 44. It is essential that you care about other people's
celebrate in May. (1 adjective) 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 4. If the (adjective) grocery store wants more
conversation to make her feel welcome. 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 17. Jordan was filled with dismay when he received
drab on her. (2 adjectives) the results of his x-ray. (1 adjective)

18. There were five people absent from our class 19. We had a severe thunderstorm that kept me
today. (2 adjectives) awake all night. (3 adjectives)

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.

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.
24. The director had (adjective) actor read the 25. Mary's emotions are very (adjective) .
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 29. The author will create a new character for his
bedroom. (2 adjectives) book. (1 adjective)

30. I have a dance recital, piano practice, and drum 31. My little sister made a mud pie for me. (2
lessons on Friday. (3 adjectives) 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 35. The farmer's yield of wheat was less (your
adjective) of the weapons of the enemy. 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 39. I like to ride in the (your adjective) seat of the
(your adjective) we spend it wisely. car.

Write the adjectives in each sentence.

40. My mother has artificial flowers on our dining 41. My little brother likes to mock me when I
room table as a centerpiece. (2 adjectives) 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 45. I know for a fact that there are several excellent
chord. (1 adjective) gyms in Atlanta. (2 adjectives)

46. Our attic has many sentimental items from my 47. Mandy sees well during the daylight hours, but at
mother's heritage. (2 adjectives) 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 51. The current resident of the burrow is
boast about his good grades. (2 adjectives) 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 55. If I eat too much, I (your adjective) get drowsy
someone who is not listening to you. 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 59. Our neighbors got into a dispute about where
the (adjective) vehicle involved in the wreck. 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 10. If you dive in (your adjective) water, you may
school dance. 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 14. Connie likes to carry her purse in her (your
me with fear. 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 18. Do not let (your adjective) little problems get
adjective) of the weapons of the enemy. you upset.

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
and needed to develop them for his album.

21. The order for one hundred robes was 22. Getting the children out of the house safely was
(adjective) to clothe the choir. the (adjective) thought in my head.

Write the adjectives in each sentence.

23. She gave her money freely to the homeless 24. I have never eaten a prune because I have heard
people. (1 adjective) that they do not taste very good. (2 adjectives)

25. Donna likes to exercise three times a week. (1 26. I will release you from the contract since you no
adjective) 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
(adjective) Tuesday. land.

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 34. A king's ring was a symbol of his authority in
larger country to gain land. (2 adjectives) medieval times. (1 adjective)

Write the adjectives in each sentence.

35. The librarian needed to eject the noisy people 36. The battle between the countries lasted three
from the library. (1 adjective) weeks. (1 adjective)

37. Our time is very precious so we should make 38. Please get one loaf of bread at the grocery store.
sure we spend it wisely. (3 adjectives) (2 adjectives)

Write the adjectives in each sentence.

39. It is time to consider all the facts and then make 40. I believe that the money given to the charity will
a decision. (1 adjective) exceed $100,000. (1 adjective)

41. My little sister made a mud pie for me. (2 42. That bowl only cost us one dollar. (2 adjectives)
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 46. I called my brother to congratulate him on his
food. (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 50. Mandy sees (adjective) during the daylight
amiable and helpful with advice. 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.
55. The Kansas City Zoo is one of my (adjective) 56. Casey was the victim of a (adjective) lawyer.
places to visit.

57. I called my brother to congratulate him on his 58. You are an (adjective) student in science.
(adjective) job.

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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 10. The police officer asked Brenda to describe the
to make her feel welcome. (1 adjective) 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 14. The brown dress she was wearing looked very
(adjective) lessons on Friday. (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 22. The drink is a blend of (your adjective) flavors
adjective) people. 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 26. The new pants I bought were too (your
tree. 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 30. Bobby took more than (adjective) of the
instead of a president. grapes!

Write the adjectives in each sentence.

31. There was a tragic auto accident on the corner 32. I despise gossiping and lying of any kind. (1
involving a large truck. (3 adjectives) adjective)

33. I had to call the phone company to obtain 34. If I do not get my pants altered, they are going to
information about my payment. (1 adjective) 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 38. If you dive in shallow water, you may break your
drab on her. (2 adjectives) 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 42. Shelly tried not to contract chicken pox from her
windowsill. (your adjective) sister.

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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.

45. We had a severe thunderstorm that kept me 46. I like hamburgers, in fact, (your adjective) than
(your adjective) all night. 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 50. We had a severe thunderstorm that kept me
class today. (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 54. The picture frame fell off the wall when the door
for the right book. (1 adjective) 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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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 4. The (adjective) ramp made it easier for my
learning their lines. grandmother to get into the building.
all 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 11. I have never eaten a prune because I have heard
girl from drowning. (your adjective) they do not taste very good.
answers may vary; valiant answers may vary; that

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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 15. There were five people absent from our class
to catch the criminal. (2 adjectives) today. (2 adjectives)
police,road 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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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. 28. The (your adjective) officer asked Brenda to
answers may vary; favorite 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 30. Frank was not feeling well and was running a
adjective) fever. (1 adjective)
railroad well
31. The keen knife cut my finger. (1 adjective) 32. My cat, Fluffy, never gets off the couch unless
keen she is hungry. (1 adjective)
hungry

Write the adjectives in each sentence.

33. My shirt is very soft and is made of cotton. (1 34. She could not resist a quick peek into the box
adjective) that had been left on the table. (1 adjective)
soft quick
35. The keen knife cut my finger. (1 adjective) 36. The battle between the countries lasted three
keen 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. 40. The rain seemed to descend on us the (your
answers may vary; hot adjective) morning.
answers may vary; whole

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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.
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.
mature baseball
50. A geometric plane is a (adjective) surface that 51. Our substitute teacher had a (adjective) time
continues in all directions. trying to regain control of our class after we
flat 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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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 10. Our dog's collar was too (your adjective)
coupons into the newspaper. around her neck.
answers may vary; that answers may vary; tight

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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 14. We will utilize (your adjective) trail to get us
front of the mountain. to the campsite quicker.
answers may vary; climbing 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 22. Shelly tried not to contract chicken pox from her
application for admission. (your adjective) sister.
answers may vary; hope 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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Key # 2
Write the adjectives in each sentence.
27. Bob showed a lack of concern for the driver of 28. There have been many artifacts found in the land
the other vehicle involved in the wreck. (1 of the ancient Mayans. (2 adjectives)
adjective) many,ancient
other
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) 32. My doctor said that I would be well within a
keen couple of days. (1 adjective)
well
33. John showed up at the party late. (1 adjective) 34. I have never eaten a prune because I have heard
late 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.
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.
answers may vary; divided answers may vary; most
41. My cat, Fluffy, never gets off the couch unless 42. My (your adjective) Teenage Mutant Ninja
she is (your adjective) . Turtle is Michaelangelo.
answers may vary; hungry answers may vary; favorite

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Key # 2
Write the adjectives in each sentence.
43. Memorial Day is an annual holiday that we 44. It is essential that you care about other people's
celebrate in May. (1 adjective) feelings. (3 adjectives)
annual 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.
53. The (your adjective) knife cut my finger. 54. Our time is very precious so we should make
answers may vary; keen (your adjective) we spend it wisely.
answers may vary; sure
55. John showed up at the party (your adjective) . 56. When the (your adjective) alarm sounded, we
answers may vary; late left through the emergency exit.
answers may vary; smoke

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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 4. If the (adjective) grocery store wants more
conversation to make her feel welcome. customers, they need to reduce their prices.
new 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) 11. Between the two trees, Dad hung a hammock. (1
sly adjective)
two

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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 17. Jordan was filled with dismay when he received
drab on her. (2 adjectives) the results of his x-ray. (1 adjective)
brown,drab dismay
18. There were five people absent from our class 19. We had a severe thunderstorm that kept me
today. (2 adjectives) awake all night. (3 adjectives)
five,absent 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) . 23. The (adjective) officer asked Brenda to
flexible 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. 27. Edgar Allen Poe used the dreary clime of his
one imagination to (adjective) effect in his writing.
great

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Key # 3
Write the adjectives in each sentence.
28. My brother put another bed in his spacious 29. The author will create a new character for his
bedroom. (2 adjectives) book. (1 adjective)
another,spacious new
30. I have a dance recital, piano practice, and drum 31. My little sister made a mud pie for me. (2
lessons on Friday. (3 adjectives) adjectives)
dance,piano,drum 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 35. The farmer's yield of wheat was less (your
adjective) of the weapons of the enemy. adjective) year than last year.
answers may vary; all 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 39. I like to ride in the (your adjective) seat of the
(your adjective) we spend it wisely. car.
answers may vary; sure answers may vary; front

Write the adjectives in each sentence.

40. My mother has artificial flowers on our dining 41. My little brother likes to mock me when I
room table as a centerpiece. (2 adjectives) practice my dancing. (1 adjective)
artificial,dining room little
42. I was eager to go to Six Flags. (1 adjective) 43. I do not need a fancy car. (1 adjective)
eager fancy

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Key # 3
Write the adjectives in each sentence.
44. We need to work on the pitch of the second 45. I know for a fact that there are several excellent
chord. (1 adjective) gyms in Atlanta. (2 adjectives)
second several,excellent
46. Our attic has many sentimental items from my 47. Mandy sees well during the daylight hours, but at
mother's heritage. (2 adjectives) night her vision is not very good. (3 adjectives)
many,sentimental well,daylight,good

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)
eager Spanish
50. I do not like it when my best friend starts to 51. The current resident of the burrow is
boast about his good grades. (2 adjectives) Punxsutawney Phil. (1 adjective)
best,good 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 55. If I eat too much, I (your adjective) get drowsy
someone who is not listening to you. a few minutes after finishing my meal.
answers may vary; hard 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 59. Our neighbors got into a dispute about where
the (adjective) vehicle involved in the wreck. their properties are (adjective) .
other divided

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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 10. If you dive in (your adjective) water, you may
school dance. break your neck or back.
answers may vary; proud answers may vary; shallow

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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 14. Connie likes to carry her purse in her (your
me with fear. adjective) hand.
answers may vary; scary 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 18. Do not let (your adjective) little problems get
adjective) of the weapons of the enemy. you upset.
answers may vary; all 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 22. Getting the children out of the house safely was
(adjective) to clothe the choir. the (adjective) thought in my head.
sufficient foremost

Write the adjectives in each sentence.

23. She gave her money freely to the homeless 24. I have never eaten a prune because I have heard
people. (1 adjective) that they do not taste very good. (2 adjectives)
homeless that,good
25. Donna likes to exercise three times a week. (1 26. I will release you from the contract since you no
adjective) longer live in the same house. (2 adjectives)
three longer,same

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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 34. A king's ring was a symbol of his authority in
larger country to gain land. (2 adjectives) medieval times. (1 adjective)
small,larger medieval

Write the adjectives in each sentence.

35. The librarian needed to eject the noisy people 36. The battle between the countries lasted three
from the library. (1 adjective) weeks. (1 adjective)
noisy three
37. Our time is very precious so we should make 38. Please get one loaf of bread at the grocery store.
sure we spend it wisely. (3 adjectives) (2 adjectives)
precious,sure,wisely one,grocery

Write the adjectives in each sentence.

39. It is time to consider all the facts and then make 40. I believe that the money given to the charity will
a decision. (1 adjective) exceed $100,000. (1 adjective)
all that
41. My little sister made a mud pie for me. (2 42. That bowl only cost us one dollar. (2 adjectives)
adjectives) That,one
little,mud

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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 46. I called my brother to congratulate him on his
food. (adjective) job.
good 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 50. Mandy sees (adjective) during the daylight
amiable and helpful with advice. hours, but at night her vision is not very good.
bicycle 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. 54. Please put (adjective) file back in the drawer.
one this

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

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

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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 14. The brown dress she was wearing looked very
(adjective) lessons on Friday. (adjective) on her.
drum 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 22. The drink is a blend of (your adjective) flavors
adjective) people. of juice.
answers may vary; homeless 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 26. The new pants I bought were too (your
tree. adjective) .
answers may vary; external answers may vary; long

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Key # 5
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 30. Bobby took more than (adjective) of the
instead of a president. grapes!
Some half

Write the adjectives in each sentence.

31. There was a tragic auto accident on the corner 32. I despise gossiping and lying of any kind. (1
involving a large truck. (3 adjectives) adjective)
tragic,auto,large any
33. I had to call the phone company to obtain 34. If I do not get my pants altered, they are going to
information about my payment. (1 adjective) drag the ground. (1 adjective)
phone 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 38. If you dive in shallow water, you may break your
drab on her. (2 adjectives) neck or back. (1 adjective)
brown,drab 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 42. Shelly tried not to contract chicken pox from her
windowsill. (your adjective) sister.
answers may vary; white answers may vary; younger

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Key # 5
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 46. I like hamburgers, in fact, (your adjective) than
(your adjective) all night. hot dogs.
answers may vary; awake 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 50. We had a severe thunderstorm that kept me
class today. (adjective) all night.
absent 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 54. The picture frame fell off the wall when the door
for the right book. (1 adjective) was slammed. (1 adjective)
right 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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