Writer's Choice Grade 9

Unit 18: Using Modifiers Correctly

Fill in the blank

Using the word list below, select the correct word to finish the phrase.

Word List
  
dangling modifiers
double negatives
misplaced modifiers
modifiers
positive
incomplete
comparative
superlative
adjectives
worse

1.

The form of a modifier cannot be used for comparison by itself.
2.

A/an modifier is used when comparing three or more things.
3.

is an example of an irregular comparative modifier.
4.

Only use good and bad as in sentences.
5.

Do not use to express negative ideas.
6.

modify the wrong word.
7.

Modifiers that seem logically to modify no word at all are called .
8.

A/an comparison omits other or else when comparing a person or thing with the group of which it is part.
9.

Adjectives and adverbs are examples of
10.

To form the degree of a one-syllable word you add -er.
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