Using Degrees of Comparison (Adjectives vs. Adverbs)
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5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify whether the underlined word used in the sentence is an adjective or an adverb.
The valedictorian graciously accepted the award in front of the graduating batch.
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Answer explanation
Graciously is used as an adverb because it is describing a verb (how the valedictorian accepted the award). This adverb of manner is in the positive degree because it does not make any comparison.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify whether the underlined word used in the sentence is an adjective or an adverb.
Today's commencement exercise is more energetic than the previous one conducted online.
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Answer explanation
More energetic is used as an adjective because it is describing a noun (commencement exercise). This adjective is in the comparative degree because it is being compared with the previous commencement exercise.
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CCSS.L.3.1A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify whether the underlined word used in the sentence is an adjective or an adverb.
As head of the program committee, she has the most terribly responsible job in the group.
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Answer explanation
Most terribly is used as an adverb because it is describing an adjective (how much of a responsibility the job is). This adverb of degree is in the superlative degree to indicate that the job is of the highest level compared with other jobs.
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CCSS.L.3.1A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify whether the underlined word used in the sentence is an adjective or an adverb.
Studying a single subject for a long period of time and repeating phrases over and over to memorize them is the least efficient way to review lessons.
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Answer explanation
Least efficient is used as an adjective because it is describing a noun (way to study). This adjective is in the superlative degree because among the different ways to study, it is the least efficient.
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CCSS.L.3.1A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify whether the underlined word used in the sentence is an adjective or an adverb.
For the intermission number, the current presenters are dancing less elegantly than the previous group did.
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Answer explanation
Less elegantly is used as an adverb because it is describing a verb (are dancing). This adverb of manner is in the comparative degree because it is being compared with the previous intermission number.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Complete the meaning of the sentence by selecting the appropriate adjective or adverb.
I take (careful, carefully) notes of our lessons during synchronous classes, so I can compile them in a reviewer later.
careful
carefully
Answer explanation
The correct word to complete the meaning of the sentence is an adjective to describe a noun (notes). Careful is an adjective in the positive degree because it is not making any comparison.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Complete the meaning of the sentence by selecting the appropriate adjective or adverb.
I can now solve Math problems (more quick, more quickly) than I did last year.
quick
quickly
Answer explanation
The correct word to complete the meaning of the sentence is an adverb of manner to describe a verb (how quick I can solve a Math problem). More quickly is an adverb in the comparative degree because it is compared with how quickly I can solve Math problems before.
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CCSS.L.3.1G
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