Multiple Choice Questions
Descriptive Adjectives
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Total 20 questions available
Q. 1
What is the purpose of using commas between multiple descriptive adjectives in a sentence?
A
To improve readability and clarityB
To connect adjectives and nounsC
To emphasize the adjectivesD
To separate adjectives from nounsClick an option to check your answer
Q. 2
Which of the following is a descriptive adjective in the sentence: "He wore a blue shirt."?
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ShirtB
WoreC
HeD
BlueClick an option to check your answer
Q. 3
When do you use "an" before a descriptive adjective, and when do you use "a"?
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"An" is used before adjectives that are positive, and "a" is used before negative adjectives.B
"An" is used before adjectives that start with a consonant sound, and "a" is used before adjectives that start with a vowel sound.C
"An" is used before adjectives that start with a vowel sound, and "a" is used before adjectives that start with a consonant sound.D
"An" is used before adjectives that are short, and "a" is used before longer adjectives.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 4
Which of the following sentences uses descriptive adjectives correctly?
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"She bought a round, blue, beautiful dress."B
"The warm, cozy blanket was in the garden."C
"The delicious, red apple was on the table."D
"The cat is small, white, and furry."Click an option to check your answer
Q. 5
When using coordinate adjectives, do they require a comma between them?
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No, neverB
Only when there are three or more coordinate adjectivesC
Yes, alwaysD
It depends on the sentenceClick an option to check your answer
Q. 6
In the phrase "a cozy room," what does the descriptive adjective "cozy" describe?
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The size of the roomB
The feeling or ambiance of the roomC
The color of the roomD
The location of the roomClick an option to check your answer
Q. 7
In the phrase "a small dog," what does the descriptive adjective "small" describe?
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The breed of the dogB
The color of the dogC
The size of the dogD
The location of the dogClick an option to check your answer
Q. 8
Which of the following is a descriptive adjective in the sentence: "She wore a beautiful dress."?
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SheB
BeautifulC
WoreD
DressClick an option to check your answer
Q. 9
What is the purpose of using hyphens in compound adjectives such as "well-known" or "high-quality"?
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To emphasize the adjectivesB
To link multiple adjectives togetherC
To create ambiguity in sentencesD
To separate the adjectives from nounsClick an option to check your answer
Q. 10
What is the primary function of descriptive adjectives in language?
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To create mystery and ambiguity in sentencesB
To simplify sentences and reduce word countC
To provide unnecessary details about nounsD
To make language more expressive and informativeClick an option to check your answer
Q. 11
Which of the following sentences contains contradictory adjectives?
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"The tall mountain stood majestically."B
"The icy fire was extinguished quickly."C
"The old antique book was valuable."D
"The round moon shone brightly."Click an option to check your answer
Q. 12
What is the order typically followed when using multiple descriptive adjectives to modify a noun?
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Age, size, color, origin, material, shapeB
Shape, color, size, origin, material, ageC
Origin, material, shape, size, color, ageD
Size, age, material, origin, shape, colorClick an option to check your answer
Q. 13
In the phrase "an old book," what does the descriptive adjective "old" describe?
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The shape of the bookB
The age of the bookC
The color of the bookD
The material of the bookClick an option to check your answer
Q. 14
What is the purpose of using commas between multiple descriptive adjectives in a sentence?
A
To improve readability and clarityB
To connect adjectives to nounsC
To separate adjectives from nounsD
To emphasize the adjectivesClick an option to check your answer
Q. 15
Which of the following sentences contains contradictory adjectives?
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The fast, slow car accelerated smoothly.B
The tiny, enormous elephant roamed the savanna.C
The hot, icy fire burned brightly.D
The deafening silence in the library was unsettling.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 16
Which order is typically used for multiple descriptive adjectives that modify a noun?
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Origin, material, shape, size, color, ageB
Color, size, material, origin, shape, ageC
Size, age, color, origin, shape, materialD
Age, size, color, shape, material, originClick an option to check your answer
Q. 17
Which of the following sentences uses descriptive adjectives incorrectly?
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"He purchased a delicious, red, apple at the market."B
"She found a tiny, cute kitten in the garden."C
"The yellow, shiny car gleamed in the sunlight."D
"The new, large, house is situated on a hill."Click an option to check your answer
Q. 18
What is the purpose of descriptive adjectives in a sentence?
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To provide additional information about nounsB
To convey emotionsC
To express opinionsD
To indicate quantityClick an option to check your answer
Q. 19
What type of adjectives should be used with caution when describing people, as they can be offensive or insensitive?
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Size adjectivesB
Opinion adjectivesC
Color adjectivesD
Age adjectivesClick an option to check your answer
Q. 20
Which type of adjectives should be avoided when describing people, as they can be offensive or insensitive?
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Opinion adjectivesB
Size adjectivesC
Color adjectivesD
Nationality adjectivesClick an option to check your answer
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