Adjectives as Subject Complements
Identify the subject complement and the noun it describes:
According to some people, Frank Lloyd Wright was eccentric.
eccentric, Frank Lloyd Wright
Identify each descriptive adjective. Tell whether it is positive, comparative, or superlative.
The classroom has a nice map.
nice, positive
Complete each sentence with the correct adjective: little, less, least, few, fewer, or fewest.
Sheila has ______ patience for polluters.
little
Complete each sentence with the correct demonstrative adjective (this, that, these, or those).
____(far) lane of traffic is moving
That
Identify the article and tell whether it is definite or indefinite.
The swimmer talked with an official.
The-definite
an- indefinite
Identify the subject complement and the noun it describes:
The architect became famous.
famous, architect
Identify each descriptive adjective. Tell whether it is positive, comparative, or superlative.
What is the largest country in the world?
largest, superlative
Complete each sentence with the correct adjective: little, less, least, few, fewer, or fewest.
She has a ______ tips to save the environment.
few
Complete each sentence with the correct interrogative adjective (which, what, whose).
____ team should we cheer for?
Which
Identify the article and tell whether it is definite or indefinite.
Bruce swam the backstroke and the butterfly.
the-definite
the-definite
Identify the subject complement and the noun it describes:
His designs looked odd to some people.
odd, designs
Identify each descriptive adjective. Tell whether it is positive, comparative, or superlative.
Vatican City is the smallest country in the world.
smallest, superlative
Complete each sentence with the correct adjective: little, less, least, few, fewer, or fewest.
Try to use _____ paper.
less
Complete each sentence with the correct demonstrative adjective (this, that, these, or those).
____ (near) traffic is backed up for miles.
Identify the indefinite adjective and the noun is goes with.
Anita and John saw several pyramids.
several, pyramids
Identify the subject complement and the noun it describes:
Most designs, however, were impressive.
impressive, designs
Identify each descriptive adjective. Tell whether it is positive, comparative, or superlative.
Do you think more tourists will visit this year than last?
more, comparative
Complete each sentence with the correct adjective: little, less, least, few, fewer, or fewest.
_____cars on the road will reduce ozone gases.
Fewer
Complete each sentence with the correct interrogative adjective (which, what, whose).
_____ seat is this?
Whose
Identify the indefinite adjective and the noun is goes with.
All pyramids were built for the pharaohs.
Identify the subject complement and the noun it describes:
The house on Rainbow Street is quite large.
large, house
Identify each descriptive adjective. Tell whether it is positive, comparative, or superlative.
The worst part of waking up is having to get out of your cozy bed.
worst, superlative
Complete each sentence with the correct adjective: little, less, least, few, fewer, or fewest.
Which city has the _____ pollution?
least
Complete each sentence with the correct interrogative adjective (which, what, whose).
_____ snacks do they sell here?
What
Identify the indefinite adjective and the noun is goes with.
Neither Andy nor Amanda decided to take the bus.
Neither