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English I Grammar and Writing Skills Adjectives

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

The base word and the positive word mean the same thing
 

 2. 

A hyphen is used in a compound adjective positioned before the noun it modifies.
 

 3. 

Limiting adjectives can be placed anywhere in a sentence.
 

 4. 


To show comparative, the word more or less is placed before the base form of an adjective of two or more syllables.
 

 5. 


When a proper adjective is associated with a proper noun as its base, a capital letter is needed.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 6. 


Select the word that is spelled correctly.
a.
calculos
c.
calculus
b.
calcullus
d.
callculus
 

 7. 

Select the word that is spelled correctly.
a.
comprihensive
c.
comprehensive
b.
comprehinsive
d.
comprehensiv
 

 8. 


Select the word that is spelled correctly.
a.
gatrointestinal
c.
gatroentestinal
b.
gastrointestinal
d.
gastointistinal
 

 9. 


Select the word that is spelled correctly.
a.
infecshun
c.
infecction
b.
infecton
d.
infection
 

 10. 

Select the word that is spelled correctly
a.
mucos
c.
muccous
b.
muccus
d.
mucous
 



 
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