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.

Question

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.

Ms. Sue · Answer

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.

christopher · Answer

4.highest 5.nearer 17. wouldn't the adverb be rob? 7.more beautiful 8.less generous

Explain Bot · Answer

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.