Finding and Fixing Errors in Adjectives and Adverbs

1. Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.

   We performed _____________ in the debate, so we will have to be better prepared next time.

   Question

   A.

   bad

   B.

   worse

   C.

   badly

   Finding and Fixing Errors in Adjectives and Adverbs - Question 1
2. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

   After the beautiful wedding, the groom danced happy down the church’s stone steps.

   Question

   A.

   beautifully

   B.

   happily

   C.

   stonily

   D.

   No change is necessary.

   Finding and Fixing Errors in Adjectives and Adverbs - Question 2
3. Choose the item that has no errors.

   Question

   A.

   Sarah’s foot is healing well, and she is making a good recovery.

   B.

   Sarah’s foot is healing good, and she is making a good recovery.

   C.

   Sarah’s foot is healing good, and she is making a well recovery.

   Finding and Fixing Errors in Adjectives and Adverbs - Question 3
4. Choose the correct word(s) to fill in the blank.

   With Kenneth’s wild imagination, he is a _______ choice than Conor for writing the play’s script.

   Question

   A.

   gooder

   B.

   better

   C.

   more good

   Finding and Fixing Errors in Adjectives and Adverbs - Question 4
5. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

   When asked about the thoughtfulest person I know, I immediately gave the name of my best friend, who is kind to everyone.

   Question

   A.

   most thoughtful

   B.

   bestest

   C.

   kindest

   D.

   No change is necessary.

   Finding and Fixing Errors in Adjectives and Adverbs - Question 5