Question

1. a small number of species of sharks can be found in freshwater rivers, but most live in warm salt water.
2. the skeleton of a shark is made of a hard, elastic substance called cartilage.
3. many species have torpedo-shaped bodies, while several other species have long, flat bodies.
4. sharks can move through the water at speeds of up to forty miles an hour.
5. some sharks can live several weeks without a single meal.
6. a shark usually has sharp teeth for cutting and rounded teeth for grinding.
7. a few sharks, though big, are slow and sluggish.
8. several sharks, however, are fast and dangerous.
9. larger sharks often eat smaller ones, including their own young.

exercise 10 using adjectives to revise
in each sentence below, add interesting adjectives to modify the nouns. insert a caret (^) where each adjective will appear. then write your adjective above the caret.

large, green clear, blue
ex. 1. a ⌃ turtle swam in the ⌃ pond.

1. a bear waited in the shadows.
2. did the beachcomber collect shells and rocks?
3. the women in the town have started a business.
4. divers searched the bottom of the ocean for treasure.
5. we watched a sunset on the beach.
6. the boys sat in the bleachers.
7. down the road came a car.
8. mr. goldsohn went into the shop to buy a lamp for his collection.
9. the backpack had room for clothes.
10. the river was full after the storm.

Explanation:

Each sentence is revised by adding descriptive adjectives that logically modify the nouns, following the example format with carets marking adjective placement.

Answer:

1. A ^shaggy bear waited in the ^deep shadows.
2. Did the ^weathered beachcomber collect ^colorful shells and ^smooth rocks?
3. The ^hardworking women in the ^quaint town have started a ^small business.
4. ^Experienced divers searched the ^sandy bottom of the ^vast ocean for ^ancient treasure.
5. We watched a ^vibrant sunset on the ^sun-warmed beach.
6. The ^rowdy boys sat in the ^rusted bleachers.
7. Down the ^dusty road came a ^shiny car.
8. Mr. Goldsohn went into the ^cozy shop to buy a ^vintage lamp for his ^eclectic collection.
9. The ^sturdy backpack had ^plenty of room for ^casual clothes.
10. The ^swift river was full after the ^violent storm.