ALCPT ALCPT Adjective and Adverb Forms 2

Question 1

Choose the correct form: 'Of the two candidates, Maria is the ___.'

Accepted Answer

more qualified

Answer

When comparing exactly two people or things, use the comparative ('more qualified'), not the superlative.

Question 2

Which sentence uses the adjective correctly?

Accepted Answer

The situation became worrisome.

Answer

After a linking verb like 'became,' an adjective (worrisome) is used, not an adverb.

Question 3

Select the correct sentence:

Accepted Answer

The exam was easier than expected.

Answer

'More easier' is a double comparative and is incorrect; 'easier' alone is the correct comparative form.

Question 4

Choose the correct word: 'He felt ___ after completing the ALCPT successfully.'

Accepted Answer

proud

Answer

'Felt' is a linking verb, so it is followed by an adjective ('proud'), not an adverb.

Question 5

Which adverb correctly describes frequency? 'She ___ reviews her vocabulary before the test.'

Accepted Answer

always

Answer

'Always' is a frequency adverb meaning every time, correctly modifying 'reviews.'

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