I. Tell which of the following words are adjectives.

  1. ice
  2. cold
  3. soft
  4. water
  5. this
  6. little
  7. chair
  8. knob
  9. arise
  10. brave
  11. diligent
  12. inkstand
  13. lamp
  14. many
  15. former
  16. light
  17. white
  18. match
  19. rough

II. Tell which of the following adjectives are limiting and which are qualifying.

  1. strong
  2. twenty
  3. faithful
  4. green
  5. this
  6. first
  7. an
  8. old
  9. former
  10. every
  11. such
  12. wonderful
  13. timid
  14. sweet
  15. any
  16. fifth
  17. soft
  18. those
  19. the
  20. pure
  21. ripe
  22. tough

III.Tell which of the following adjectives are of the positive, which are of the comparative, and which are of the superlative degree.

  1. braver
  2. more acceptable
  3. eldest
  4. less useful
  5. worst
  6. better
  7. most beautiful
  8. more honorable
  9. stronger
  10. saddest
  11. more painful
  12. least worthy
  13. last
  14. good

IV. Compare the following adjectives:

  1. bright
  2. active
  3. handsome
  4. wise
  5. sad
  6. able
  7. just
  8. diligent
  9. beautiful
  10. good
  11. excellent
  12. fruitful
  13. large
  14. warm
  15. lovely

V. Apply limiting adjectives to five common nouns.

VI. Apply qualifying adjectives in the positive degree to five common nouns.

VII. Apply qualifying adjectives in the comparative degree to five common nouns.

VIII. Apply qualifying adjectives in the superlative degree to five common nouns.



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