7th grade ______
Name ___________________
Review 5: Adjectives and Adverbs
Underline each adjective, and draw an arrow to the noun it modifies.
1. Ornate details of the original city grace every corner.
2. Gilded statues decorate the bridges and spacious squares.
3. In the center of square stands a bronze statue of Peter the Great.
4. Now a museum, St. Isaac’s Cathedral has one of the largest domes in the world.
5. The dome is covered with a hundred kilograms of pure gold.
6. It is one of the many sights that make St. Petersburg a glorious city.
7. In the spring, we see many interesting insects in our yards.
8. They make delicious honey from the flowers’ nectar.
9. Another appealing insect with pretty wings is the ladybug.
10. Ladybugs are cute because of their bright color and spots.
Write the correct indefinite article for each word or group of words.
_______ pair of gloves
_______ ostrich
_______ Native American folktale
_______ electric car
_______ organ
_______ surfboard
_______ wind tunnel
_______ butterfly
_______ suitcase
_______ encyclopedia
Write in the blank the correct form of the adjective in parentheses.
1. I’ve grown much _____________________ in the last few years. (wise)
2. Last week I had the _____________________ fun ever. (much)
3. Get the _____________________ water you can. (cold)
4. Next time we will buy _____________________ supplies. (few)
5. This basement is _____________________ than I’d like it to be. (damp)
6. I have many baseball cards, but Jake has _____________________. (many)
7. Have you seen Amanda’s _____________________ haircut of all? (new)
8. They appear to be _____________________ with humans than zoo animals ever can be.
(comfortable)
9. Don’t you think it is _____________________ this summer than last? (hot)
10. What could be _____________________ than taking care of animals? (rewarding)
11. Bring me the _____________________ pencil you have. (sharp)
12. Tonight will be even _____________________ than last night. (foggy)
13. She says some animals are _____________________ than others. (cooperative)
14. Leonard was _____________________ than ever after he read the letter. (angry)
15. Ellie’s new dress is the _____________________ blue I’ve ever seen. (pale)
16. The sidewalk is _____________________ than when you arrived. (icy)
17. Jim has the _____________________ sense of humor of anyone I know. (keen)
18. That was the _____________________ dream I’ve ever had. (bad)
19. Aunt Sara is the _____________________ respected zookeeper I know. (respected)
20. I don’t know which of us is _____________________ than the other. (excited)
Underline each adverb, and draw an arrow to the word it modifies.
1. This project is finally and completely finished.
2. The sun shone brightly through the thin haze.
3. Look around and see what is different.
4. Sarah was extremely disappointed when she realized she could not go.
5. My horse Buttercup trotted gingerly along the bridle path.
6. It often seems like hard work, but I guess it’s worth it.
7. Who is on the phone now?
11. Stacey was somewhat hesitant at first, but now she is enthusiastic.
12. The president’s press conference seemed unusually short.
13. What did you do next?
14. The volunteer coordinator at the library greeted us cheerfully.
15. Please carry the tray carefully.