Ch. 8
Use the correct conjunction:
The river is wide _____ deep.
and
Use because, even though, or although
_____ it's snowing, I am going to build a snowman.
Because
How do we make an adjective or adverb comparative?
-er/more
How do we make an adjective or adverb superlative?
the -est/most
Manny is _____ to Alfred in height.
similar
Use the correct conjunction:
We could eat at Cafe Rio _____ Panda Express.
or
Use because, even though, or although
The party went well _____ we ran out of food.
even though
although
It is _____ (hard) to learn how to drive a car than how to ride a bike.
harder
Josie is _____(good) speller that I know.
the best
You are _____ as me.
the same
Complete the sentence:
Janie isn't an athlete, but Brian _____.
is
Use because, even though, or although
She wants to see that movie _____ Johnny Depp is in it.
because
Mitchell can hold his breath for 30 seconds. Leisi can hold her breath for 55 seconds. Leisi can hold her breath longer than _____.
him
he
he can
I am _____ (happy) person in the world!
the happiest
My uncle and my dad look _____.
similar, different, alike, the same
Complete the sentence:
I am hungry, and my husband _____.
is too
Use because, even though, or although
We ate ice cream _____ it was snowing outside.
even though
although
She reads _____ (slowly) than her brother _____.
does
Complete the sentence with the correct superlative and of, ever, or in.
Cornbelly's is _____ (wonderful) place _____ all!
the most wonderful
of
Use like or alike
English grammar is not _____ ASL grammar.
like
Jack hasn't seen the movie, but Mike _____.
When the subordinating conjunction comes at the beginning of the sentence, do you use a comma? What about if it comes in the middle of the sentence?
Yes; no
Farther or Further?
We will discuss this topic _____ later in the semester.
further
What does this sentence mean?
He has never read a more exciting story.
The story was the most exciting one he has ever read.
John thinks his personality _____ to Martin's, but they are actually very _____.
similar; different