Definitions
Nouns are...
a) Actions
b) Objects and concepts
c) Descriptors
b) Objects and concepts
BEAUTY
In the story, the ugly duckling grows into a ________________ swan.
In the story, the ugly duckling grows into a BEAUTIFUL swan.
SUCCESS
"This is the most difficult challenge I've had to face," said Clara, "but I'm determined to _________________."
"This is the most difficult challenge I've had to face," said Clara, "but I'm determined to SUCCEED."
HONEST
"______________, I don't think Lola and Manuel make a good couple," said jealous Fred.
"HONESTLY, I don't think Lola and Manuel make a good couple," said jealous Fred.
LEGAL
We use adjectives to...
a) Modify adverbs
b) Modify verbs
c) Modify nouns
c) Modify nouns (e.g. the beautiful house.)
FRIEND
Mr. Bell's _______________ dog had all the children in the neighbourhood terrified.
Mr. Bell's UNFRIENDLY dog had all the children in the neighbourhood terrified.
They painted the walls to ________________ the living room.
They painted the walls to BEAUTIFY the living room.
REGULAR
"I understand it can be boring," said the music teacher, "but playing ______________ is the only way to learn the piano."
"I understand it can be boring," said the music teacher, "but playing REGULARLY is the only way to learn the piano."
BELIEVABLE
UNBELIEVABLE
We use adverbs to...
a) Modify verbs
b) Modify adjectives
c) Modify adverbs
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
She ran incredibly fast on the very rough track.
CARE
Martin was ___________________ to place the plants by the window so that they would get the right amount of sunlight.
Martin was CAREFUL to place the plants by the window so that they would get the right amount of sunlight.
LEGAL
The angry people complained about the government's decision to _________________ murder.
The angry people complained about the government's decision to LEGALISE murder.
SUCCESS
Kevin ______________ convinced his parents to let him go to the party.
Kevin SUCCESSFULLY convinced his parents to let him go to the party.
CAREFUL
UNCAREFUL / CARELESS
A participial clause can start with...
a) a preposition (in, on, at, etc...)
b) an -ing or -ed form (walking, painted, etc...)
c) an adverb (suprisingly, incredibly, etc...)
b) an -ing or -ed form
DECIDE
Organising the party required a lot of work. Fortunately, Dolores' ______________ personality made things easier.
Organising the party required a lot of work. Fortunately, Dolores' DECISIVE personality made things easier.
DIFFERENCE
"We are good friends," said Bianca, "Even though our opinions often _____________"
"We are good friends," said Bianca, "Even though our opinions often DIFFER."
POSSIBLE
"This is ___________________ the best song in the world."
RESPONSIBLE
IRRESPONSIBLE
Participial clauses can be used to...
a) determine time relations
b) determine conditions
c) all of the above
c) all of the above.
Walking down the street, I found 50 euros. (time)
Given more time, he could have finished the exam. (condition)
KNOW
George loves computers and is quite _____________ about them.
George loves computers and is quite KNOWLEDGEABLE about them.
FRIEND
It was his strategy to ________________ the richest, most influential people in the world.
It was his strategy to BEFRIEND the richest, most influential people in the world.
BELIEVE
She acted so _____________ that everyone thought her story was true.
She acted so BELIEVABLY that everyone thought her story was true.
REGULARLY
IRREGULARLY