Practice Makes Perfect: Exploring Grammar - Muschla Gary Robert 2010

Rescue Dogs
Negative words and double negatives
Adverbs

In the past, these dogs were trained to rescue people lost in the snow. It is believed that they saved thousands of lives. What is the name of this breed of dog?

To answer the question, read each sentence below. If the adverb is used correctly, write the letter for correct in the space above the sentence number at the bottom of the page. If an adverb is used incorrectly, write the letter for incorrect. You will need to divide the letters into words.

1. Dogs are clearly popular pets.

E. Correct

I. Incorrect

2. Dogs more oftener become a “member” of the family.

O. Correct

I. Incorrect

3. Some dogs bark more loudly than others.

D. Correct

N. Incorrect

4. Greyhounds run fastest than most other dogs.

M. Correct

T. Incorrect

5. A dog may act very bravely when protecting its owner.

A. Correct

L. Incorrect

6. If you have patience, you will most easily train a dog.

H. Correct

S. Incorrect

7. Dogs most usually become excited when visitors come.

M. Correct

R. Incorrect

8. Puppies will chase a ball happily.

N. Correct

T. Incorrect

9. Most dogs wait eagerly for their owners to come home.

B. Correct

R. Incorrect