Unit 7—Adjectives and Adverbs
Achievement Test 7
MULTIPLE CHOICE
What does the underlined adverb modify?
1. My manager frequently fields intellectual property questions.
a.
a verb
c.
another adverb
b.
an adjective
2. The brainstorming session produced only six possible solutions to the staffing problem.
a.
a verb
c.
another adverb
b.
an adjective
3. Cheryl worked too quickly, and as a result, she missed several problems.
a.
a verb
c.
another adverb
b.
an adjective
4. High interest rates on credit cards definitely impact spending patterns.
a.
a verb
c.
another adverb
b.
an adjective
5. Kendra is often late for meetings.
a.
a verb
c.
another adverb
b.
an adjective
MATCHING
Identify each adverb as an adverb of time, an adverb of place, an adverb of manner, an adverb of
degree, or an interrogative adverb.
a.
adverb of time
d.
adverb of degree
b.
adverb of place
e.
interrogative adverb
c.
adverb of manner
1. enthusiastically
2. when
3. really
4. down
5. successfully
6. how
7. now
8. here
9. soon
10. very
Identify each adjective as descriptive or limiting.
a.
descriptive
b.
limiting
11. both
12. the
13. orange
14. his
15. difficult
16. six
Match the underlined adjective with the type.
a.
proper
e.
demonstrative
b.
possessive
f.
noun
c.
interrogative
g.
participle
d.
indefinite
17. some applicants
18. my resume
19. blueberry smoothie
20. this digital camera
21. Spanish class
22. broken glass
23. whose keys
SHORT ANSWER
Choose the correct word or words in parentheses.
1. The loan I secured to pay for my college education is (a, an) obligation I take very seriously.
2. Set (a, an) conference call for 10 a.m. tomorrow.
3. When your computer is executing a command, (a, an) hourglass will appear on the screen.
4. A (four story, four-story) parking structure is being constructed next to our office.
5. I was impressed with Mr, James, our business services manager, who is (soft spoken, soft-spoken), but
firm.
6. Follow the (step by step, step-by-step) directions for transferring pictures from the memory card to
your computer.
7. Which version is (final, more final)?
8. It’s going to be (warmer, more warmer) today than it was yesterday.
9. Antonia skates (better, more better) than Derek.
10. Mr. Jacobi doesn’t have (no, any) appointments.
Indicate the correct form of the adjective or adverb in parentheses. Use more or most, when
appropriate, instead of less or least.
11. Ellen is the (creative) designer on our staff.
12. She speaks Chinese (fluent) than the other members of the team.
13. A flight with at least one stop is often (cheap) than a direct flight.
14. Of all the proposals for the launch for our new business, Debbie’s was the (innovative).
15. I’ve heard some poor presentations over the years, but that was the (bad).
16. Today’s the (cold) day of the year so far. (cold)
17. Rosa spoke to us (briefly) about the expansion of their product line.
18. My time in the Camp Courageous race this year was (fast) than it was last year.
19. Who does the (little) amount of work in the office?
20. In the summer I work (few) days but (long) hours so I have (much) time with my family.
21. Outliers is the (recent) book Janine recommended.
22. Of the two suppliers, which has the (good) service record?
23. Registration for the spring semester went (smoothly).
24. Stella (carefully) managed her time.
25. Lorraine invests (cautiously) than her friends.
26. Jarrod is always (hungry).
27. Of all the guests, Julie and Bob stayed the (late).
28. In my opinion the candidate who spoke the (honestly) about the issue was Ms. Rivera.
29. Which games sold the (much) last month?
30. The ridge trail extends the (far) of any in the park.
Identify the adverb or adverbs in the sentence.
31. Our new supervisor makes his points clearly, but tactfully.
32. Her team’s sales are always impressive..
33. The service will e-mail Tonya automatically if a lower-priced airline ticket became available.
34. My drawing of the gazebo in the town square is quite different from yours.
35. Where do I go to register for an Internet class?
36. The printing house inadvertently omitted the appendices from the bound prospectus.
37. I usually listen to classical music at work.
38. We actively search for prospective employees on the Internet.
39. Ultimately, I would like to work for an international corporation.
40. The seminar on teamwork was informative.
41. Our company gives employees two personal days a year.
42. Charlene makes her writing concise.
43. Mariel, feverish and exhausted, decided to stay home.
44. Mrs. Rowley reports that he is detail-oriented.
Identify the adjectives in the sentence.
45. Gina was confused by the Internet directions.
46. The natural resources of Grenada are timber, tropical fruit, and deepwater harbors.
47. The union’s position is clear-cut.
48. Mr. Rinaldi added several new members to the team.
49. We need to share our data to avoid these problems.
50. The company doesn’t make upgrading easy.
51. Give each patient a copy of the privacy guidelines.
52. It was a cold, crisp day.