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Introduction to Exercise 1- Using nouns, adjectives, and adverbs correctly
Grammar Explanation

•  Use a noun, not an adjective, when you are naming something or someone.
  • Example: The racism that exists in our society must be dealt with.
•  Use an adjective, not an adverb, when describing a noun.
  • Example: Many people of color experience racial prejudice.
•  Use an adverb when describing another adjective or verb.
  • Example: The extremely discriminatory practices within the police department must be reported if they are to change.
  • Example: He acted unfairly when he refused to give her the promotion.

For more information, see: A list of common endings used to form nouns, adjectives, verbs, and adverbs
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What You Will Do

There are numbered blanks in the following passages. When you click on the number, three choices will appear on the side. Click on the correct choice to insert it in the passage. If you click on the wrong choice, the Answer box at the bottom of the choices will tell you why your answer is wrong.  
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