Chapter 16 Adjectives and adVerbs

1. Chapter 16 Adjectives and adVerbs Test Review

2. Recognizing Adjectives and the Words They Modify1) Underline the adjective(s), excluding articles. 2) Draw an arrow to the word each modifies. 3) If the adjective is proper or compound, write C or P by it. • In modern society, most dogs are owned as family pets. • The German shepherd is excellent as a guard dog. • My good friend has both an Irish setter and a Scottish terrier. • A mixed-breed dog is suitable for other people. • Humane societies and rescue groups often offer free dogs to good homes.

3. Recognizing Adjectives and the Words They Modify ANSWERS1) Underline the adjective(s), excluding articles. 2) Draw an arrow to the word each modifies. 3) If the adjective is proper or compound, write C or P by it. • In modern society, most dogs are owned as family pets. • The German shepherd is excellent as a guard dog. P • Mygood friend has both an Irish setter and a Scottish terrier. P P • A mixed-breed dog is suitable for other people. C • Humane societies and rescue groups often offer free dogs to good homes.

4. Identifying Pronouns Used as Adjectives1) If the underlined word functions as a pronoun, write pronoun on the line. 2) If the word functions as an adjective, write adjective on the line and write the word it modifies. • “Have you already looked at those?” asked Jacob. _______________ • Sara did not think a Newfoundland would be happy in her small backyard. _______________ • Sara looked at a Basset hound, wondering about its personality. _______________ • “That is a Newfoundland,” said Jacob, “commonly known as a Newfie.” _______________

5. Identifying Pronouns Used as Adjectives ANSWERS1) If the underlined word functions as a pronoun, write pronoun on the line. 2) If the word functions as an adjective, write adjective on the line and write the word it modifies. • “Have you already looked at those?” asked Jacob. Pronoun • Sara did not think a Newfoundland would be happy in her small backyard. Adjective, backyard • Sara looked at a Basset hound, wondering about its personality. Adjective, personality • “That is a Newfoundland,” said Jacob, “commonly known as a Newfie.” Pronoun

6. Recognizing Adverbs and the Words They Modify 1) Underline the adverb(s). 2) Draw an arrow to the word each adverb modifies. • A more active puppy enthusiastically wags its tail. • A less lively puppy behaves more timidly. • Puppies usually will play vigorously for some time and then nap. • Puppies learn certain behaviors easily and instinctively. • These foods are mainly produced from wheat, barley, rice, or soy meal.

7. Recognizing Adverbs and the Words They Modify ANSWERS1) Underline the adverb(s). 2) Draw an arrow to the word each adverb modifies. • A more active puppy enthusiastically wags its tail. • A less lively puppy behaves moretimidly. • Puppies usually will play vigorously for some time and then nap. • Puppies learn certain behaviors easily and instinctively. • These foods are mainly produced from wheat, barley, rice, or soy meal.

8. Distinguishing Between Adjectives and Adverbs1) Write whether the underlined word in each sentence functions as an adjuective or an adverb. • If you are planning a late dinner, take your puppy for a walk first. __________ • Your puppy will be happier if you get home early. __________ • Give your puppy a chance to run fast. __________ • Take your puppy out for a fast walk. __________

9. Distinguishing Between Adjectives and Adverbs ANSWERS1) Write whether the underlined word in each sentence functions as an adjuective or an adverb. • If you are planning a late dinner, take your puppy for a walk first. Adjective • Your puppy will be happier if you get home early. Adverb • Give your puppy a chance to run fast. Adverb • Take your puppy out for a fast walk. Adjective

10. Standardized Test Practice1) Look for mistakes in the sentences. 2) When you find a mistake, circle the letter of the line containing the mistake. • If a dog makes a mistake, • it must be punished • immediate and appropriate. • (No mistake) • After the first round of shots, • a dog’s annually booster shots • include everything except rabies shots. • (No mistake)

11. Standardized Test Practice ANSWERS1) Look for mistakes in the sentences. 2) When you find a mistake, circle the letter of the line containing the mistake. • If a dog makes a mistake, • it must be punished • immediate and appropriate. • (No mistake) • After the first round of shots, • a dog’s annually booster shots • include everything except rabies shots. • (No mistake)