Adjectives and Adverbs

If an adverb or adjective is used incorrectly, underline it and write the correct form in the blank.
No sentence has more than one error. Write C in the blank if the adverbs and adjectives are
correct.
1. __________ I am sad that he feels so bad today.
2. __________ After studying Valeries, Jills, and Marks reports, we decided Marks is better.
3. __________ I prefer to have Harold rather than Richard assist me, as Harold is the most patient of
the two.
4. __________ Ms. Kress seems to be the least efficient member of the entire staff.
5. __________ Which is easiest for you to type, a tabulation or a report?
6. __________ A 11-day delay would present many problems.
7. __________ If he doesnt understand the work, he will get a F on the test.
8. __________ Speak plain if you desire to be heard.
9. __________ During his first day on the job, he asked those kind of questions.
10. __________ Please complete the work as quick as possible.
11. __________ The food would not have tasted badly if it had been properly seasoned.
12. __________ You couldnt hardly expect Jacquelyn to join such an organization.
13. __________ A gardenia smells sweetly.
14. __________ Models must learn to walk correct.
15. __________ He didnt like to lose a $800 commission.
16. __________ The work was done so careful that there were no errors.
17. __________ Which of the two assistants is most reliable?
18. __________ There was hardly no difference between the two patterns.
19. __________ Them books should be shipped to Pakistan.
20. __________ A heiress is a female who inherits a valuable estate.
21. __________ If you feel badly, its likely you will do poor work.
22. __________ We sure hope you recover the money.
23. __________ We heard a real good lecture last night.
24. __________ The members of the committee worked exceptionally good together.
25. __________ Professor Rizvi is convinced the new software will work well.

Adjectives and Adverbs: Words That Describe

The following sentences all have double negatives. Correct them. Just two of the sentences also
have verb errors that need correction.
1. He aint going to ship no more tools to those companies until they pay their bills.
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2. Hardly nobody wants a job like that because it dont offer no chance for advancement.
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3. I cant go there no other time except Sunday afternoon.
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4.

Dont you know no better than that! he exclaimed.

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5. Management wont never agree to our getting raises unless we increase production.
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6. I didnt use no comma there neither.
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7. You cant never make much money in that business unless you reduce your overhead.
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8. They dont know nothing about motors.
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9. They wont buy no furniture because they cant get no credit.
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10. That salesman wont sell nothing because hes rude.
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11. I promise faithfully not to use no more double negatives.
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