- Henry talks to his dog as if it could (understand) him.
- If they had left the house earlier, they wouldn't (be; negative) so late getting to the airport that they could not check their baggage.
- If I finish the dress before Saturday, I would (give) it to my sister for her birthday.
- If I had seen the movie, I would (tell) you about it last night.
- Had Bob not interfered in his sister's material problems, there could be peace between them.
- He would give you the money if he might (have) it.
- I wish they would (stop) making so much noise so that I could concentrate.
- She would call you immediately if she might (need) help.
- Had they arrived at the sale early, they would (fine) a better selection.
- We hope that you could (enjoy) the party last night.
- If you have enough time, please might ( paint) the chair before you leave.
- We could go for a drive if today were (be) saturday.
- If she wins the prize, it will be because she had (write) very well
- Mike wished taht the editors could (permit) him to copy some of their material.
- Joel wishes that he could (spend) his vocation on the gulf coast. next year.
- I would (accept) if they invite me to the party.
- If you mother might (buy) that car for you, will you be happy?
- If he had (decide) earlier, he could have left on the afternoon flight.
- Had we known your address, we could (write) you a latter.
- If the roofer doesn't come soon, the rain would (leak) inside.
- Because Rose did so poorly on the axam, she wishes that she could (study) harder last night.
- My dog always wakes me up if he could (hear) strange noises.
- If you might (see) mary today, please ask her to call me.
- If he would (get) the raise, it will be because he does a good job.
- The teacher will not accept our work if we had (turn) it in late.
- Mrs. Wood always talks to her tenth-grade students as though they were (be) adult.
- If he had left already, he might (call) us.
- If they had known him, they could (talk) to him.
- He would understand it if you could (explaint) it to him more slowly.
- I could understand the french teacher if she migh (speak) more slowly
Exercise 26: Adjective and Adverb
- Rita plays the violin well.
- That is an intensely novel.
- The sun is shining brightly.
- The girls speak fluent French.
- The boys speak Spanish fluently.
- The table has a smoothly surfacc.
- We must figure our income tax return accurate.
- We don't like to drink bitter tea.
- The plane will arrive soon.
- He had an accident because he was driving too fast.
Exercise 27: Linking (Copulative) Verbs
Circle the correct form in parentheses.
- Your cold sounds terrible.
- The pianist plays very good.
- The food in the restaurant always tastes good.
- The campers remained calm despite the thunderstorm.
- They became sick after eating the contaminated food.
- Professor Calandra looked quickly at the students sketches.
- Paco was working diligent on the project.
- Paul protcsted vehement about the new proposals.
- Our neighbors appeared relaxed after their vacation.
- The music sounded too noisy to be classical.
Exercise 28: Comparisons
Supply the correct form of the adjectives and adverbs in parentheses. Let as and than be your clues. Add any other words that may be necessary.
- John and his friends left as (soon) as the professor had finished his lecture.
- His job is more (important) than his friend's.
- He plays the guitar as (well) as Andres Segovia.
- A new house is much more (expensive) than an older one.
- Last week was as (hot) as this week.
- Martha is more (talented) than her cousin.
- Bill's descriptions are more (colorful) than his wife's.
- Nobody is more (happy) than Maria Elena.
- The boys felt so (bad) than the girls about losing the game.
- A greyhound runs more (fast) than a Chihuahua.
Exercise 29: Comparisons
Supply than,as,or from in each of the following sentences.
- The Empire State Building is taller than the Statue of Liberty.
- California is farther from New York than pennsylvania.
- His assignment is different from mine.
- Louise reads more quickly than his sisters.
- No animal is so big than King Kong.
- That report is less impressive than the government's
- Sam wears the same shirt as his teammates.
- Dave paints much more realistically than his professor.
- The twins have less money at the end of the month more they have at the beginning.
- Her sports car is different from Nancy's.
Exercise 30: Comparisons
Select the correct form in parentheses in the following sentences.
- Of the four dresses, I like the red one better.
- Phil is the happiest person that we know.
- Pat's car is faster than Dan's.
- This is the creamiest ice cream i have had in a long time.
- This poster is more colorful than the one in the hall.
- Does fred feel better today than he did yesterday?
- This vegetable soup tastes very good.
- While trying to balance the baskets on her head, the woman walked more awkwardly than her daughter.
- Janse is the less athletic of all the women.
- My cat is the prettiest of the two.
- This summary is the best of the pair.
- Your heritage is different from mine.
- This painting is least impressive than the one in the other gallery.
- The colder the weather gets, the sicker I feel.
- No sooner had he received the letter than he called Maria.
- A mink coat costs twice as much as a sable coat.
- Jim has as little opportunities to play tennis as I.
- That recipe calls for much more sugar than mine does.
- The museum is the farthest away of the three buildings.
- George Washington is more famous than John Jay.
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