2. This modifier illustrates the rule that adjectives of two syllables vary. If the word ends in -y, change the y to i and add -er, -est endings. Otherwise, some two-syllable adjectives take -er, -est endings. Others take more, most and less, least.
happiest
biggest
most simply
more carefully
Question 3
This modifier illustrates the rule that adjectives of two syllables vary. If the word ends in -y, change the y to i and add -er, -est endings. Otherwise, some two-syllable adjectives take -er, -est endings. Others take more, most and less, least.
smaller
sillier
most safely
more beautiful
Question 4
This modifier illustrates the rule that adjectives of two syllables vary. If the word ends in -y, change the y to i and add -er, -est endings. Otherwise, some two-syllable adjectives take -er, -est endings. Others take more, most and less, least.
yellower
highest
least closely
most recklessly
Question 5 This modifier illustrates the rule that adjectives of two syllables vary. If the word ends in -y, change the y to i and add -er, -est endings. Otherwise, some two-syllable adjectives take -er, -est endings. Others take more, most and less, least.
nearer
mellowest
least sweetly
less generous
Question 6 This modifier illustrates the rule that adverbs of two syllables take more, most and less, least.
more quickly
least dignified
prettier
larger
Question 7
This modifier illustrates the rule that adverbs of two syllables take more, most and less, least.
more beautiful
smaller
most safely
sillier
Question 8
This modifier illustrates the rule that adverbs of two syllables take more, most and less, least.
mellowest
least sweetly
less generous
nearer
Question 9
This modifier illustrates the rule that one-syllable words usually take -er and -est endings.
most simply
biggest
happiest
more carefully
Question 10
This modifier illustrates the rule that one-syllable words usually take -er and -est endings.
most recklessly
least closely
highest
yellower
Question 11
This modifier illustrates the rule that one-syllable words usually take -er and -est endings.
mellowest
least sweetly
less generous
nearer
Question 12
This modifier illustrates the rule that three-syllable words take more, most and less, least.
prettier
larger
least dignified
more quickly
Question 13
This modifier illustrates the rule that three-syllable words take more, most and less, least.
smaller
most safely
sillier
more beautiful
Question 14
This modifier illustrates the rule that three-syllable words take more, most and less, least.
yellower
least closely
most recklessly
highest
Question 15 This modifier illustrates the rule that three-syllable words take more, most and less, least.
nearer
less generous
mellowest
least sweetly
Question 16
What does an adjective describe?
a noun
a verb
a helping verb
an adverb
Question
What word does the adverb describe in the following sentence?
Rob
morning
walks
work
Question 18
Adverbs modify which of the following?
nouns
prepositions
adjectives
independent clauses
Question 19
Adverbs modify which of the following?
pronouns
verbs
articles
dependent clauses
Question 20 Adverbs modify which of the ____________________.
clauses
nouns
prepositions
other adverbs
can someone help me with these on how to do them.
I'm not really sure about what is expected for some of these questions -- but --
2. happiest
3. sillier
4-5 -- what do you think?
6. more quickly
7 - 15 -- look at the root word to determine whether it has one or two syllables
16-20 -- Check your book for definitions. Also -- there's no sentence for 17.
4.highest
5.nearer
17. wouldn't the adverb be rob?
7.more beautiful
8.less generous
Sure! I can help you understand how to approach these questions.
In Questions 2-15, you are given a list of words and you need to determine how to modify them based on the given rule. The rule states that if an adjective or adverb has two syllables, you should check if it ends in -y. If it does, you change the -y to -i and add -er and -est endings. If it doesn't end in -y, then some two-syllable adjectives take -er and -est endings, while others take more, most, less, and least.
For example, let's take Question 2:
- The word "happy" is a two-syllable adjective, and it does not end in -y. So we use the rule that some two-syllable adjectives take -er and -est. Therefore, the modified forms are "happier" and "happiest".
Similarly, you can apply this rule to answer Questions 3-15 by determining whether the words end in -y, and then applying the appropriate modifiers.
In Questions 16-20, you are asked about the function and role of adjectives and adverbs. Here's a breakdown of each question:
Question 16: An adjective describes a noun. So the correct answer is "a noun".
Question 17: The word that the adverb describes in the sentence is the word it is modifying. In this case, it is modifying the verb "walks". So the correct answer is "walks".
Question 18: Adverbs modify adjectives. So the correct answer is "adjectives".
Question 19: Adverbs modify verbs. So the correct answer is "verbs".
Question 20: Adverbs can modify a variety of things, including other adverbs. So the correct answer is "other adverbs".
I hope this helps you understand how to approach and answer these questions! Let me know if you have any further questions.