Writer's Choice Grade 11

Unit 18: Using Modifiers Correctly


1.	The superlative form of a modifier _______.
		A)	shows two things being compared
		B)	shows three or more things being compared
		C)	is a double comparison
		D)	is a double negative


2.	Do not use both -er or-est and _______.
		A)	less or least
		B)	better or best
		C)	worse or worst
		D)	more or most


3.	______ may be used as an adverb of manner telling how ably something is done.
		A)	Well
		B)	Good
		C)	Better
		D)	Worse


4.	______ modify the wrong word, or seem to modify more than one word, in a sentence.
		A)	Double comparisons
		B)	Double negatives
		C)	Misplaced modifiers
		D)	Irregular modifiers


5.	Which _______ form of a modifier cannot be used to make a comparison?
		A)	positive
		B)	comparative
		C)	superlative
		D)	none of the above


6.	Much and badly are ________.
		A)	double comparisons
		B)	double negatives
		C)	misplaced modifiers
		D)	irregular modifiers


7.	A comparison can be made _____ by omitting other or else.
		A)	complete
		B)	incomplete
		C)	superlative
		D)	comparative


8.	A/An _____ contains two negative words in the same clause.
		A)	double comparison
		B)	double negative
		C)	misplaced modifier
		D)	irregular modifier


9.	The ______ form of a modifier shows two things being compared.
		A)	positive
		B)	superlative
		C)	comparative
		D)	demonstrative


10.	_____ and adverbs are modifiers.
		A)	Adjectives
		B)	Verbs
		C)	Participles
		D)	Nouns