Choosing the Correct Modifier

Directions:

Underline the errors in the sentences below and correct them on the lines at the left.

Example:

awfully     A barracuda’s teeth are awful large and knifelike.

_________ 1. When baskets are caulked with resin or clay, they can be real useful for cooking or carrying water.

_________ 2. This fall’s television shows are sure interesting.

_________ 3. Jefferson did good in the state-wide art contest held last week.

_________ 4. John’s every day shirts are all white, ivory or light blue, but his ties are always colorful.

_________ 5. I ran bad in my first race, but in the second race I did much better.

_________ 6. The children are already for the picnic.

_________ 7. The dead skunk under the foundation of the house continued to smell badly for weeks.

_________ 8. The ginger ice cream tasted well.

_________ 9. Letters publicizing the reunion celebration for the class of 1985 have all ready been mailed.

_________ 10. Daphne scored perfect on the mathematics section of her college entrance examination.

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