Part 8
LANGUAGE
8.1 Conventions of Standard English
Name __________________________________
Proper Adjectives
Practice
Write your answers on the lines and then print this page.
A.On the line provided, write the proper adjective in each sentence. (Some
sentences have more than one proper adjective.)
1. She enjoys novels by Italian authors. _______________
2. It took a Herculean effort to finish that novel. _______________
3. Italy is a country located on the Mediterranean coast. _______________
4. Many students in Italy study the English language. _______________
5.Many American museums contain works of art by Italian painters.
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6. A popular Renaissance painter from Italy is Michelangelo. _______________
7.His paintings and sculptures are found in many European museums.
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8. Barbara bought a Long book about mexican traditions.
9. We ate dinner at a german restaurant.
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B.Rewrite the sentences below correctly. Remember to capitalize proper
adjectives.
Part 8
LANGUAGE
8.1 Conventions of Standard English
Name __________________________________
10. the italian princess insisted on wearing european shoes and hawaiian jewelry.
11. The queen wore a french hat to the new year’s eve party.
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12. My mother cooks some traditional swedish dishes for our thanksgiving meal.
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