Multiple Choice Questions
Descriptive Adjectives
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Q. 1
Which of the following sentences contains contradictory adjectives?
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The tiny, enormous elephant roamed the savanna.B
The hot, icy fire burned brightly.C
The fast, slow car accelerated smoothly.D
The deafening silence in the library was unsettling.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 2
What is the primary function of descriptive adjectives in language?
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To simplify sentences and reduce word countB
To provide unnecessary details about nounsC
To create mystery and ambiguity in sentencesD
To make language more expressive and informativeClick an option to check your answer
Q. 3
In the phrase "an old book," what does the descriptive adjective "old" describe?
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The material of the bookB
The shape of the bookC
The color of the bookD
The age of the bookClick an option to check your answer
Q. 4
What is the purpose of using hyphens in compound adjectives such as "well-known" or "high-quality"?
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To create ambiguity in sentencesB
To link multiple adjectives togetherC
To emphasize the adjectivesD
To separate the adjectives from nounsClick an option to check your answer
Q. 5
When using coordinate adjectives, do they require a comma between them?
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Only when there are three or more coordinate adjectivesB
Yes, alwaysC
No, neverD
It depends on the sentenceClick an option to check your answer
Q. 6
Which of the following is a descriptive adjective in the sentence: "He wore a blue shirt."?
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HeB
WoreC
BlueD
ShirtClick an option to check your answer
Q. 7
What is the purpose of using commas between multiple descriptive adjectives in a sentence?
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To improve readability and clarityB
To connect adjectives and nounsC
To separate adjectives from nounsD
To emphasize the adjectivesClick an option to check your answer
Q. 8
What is the purpose of using commas between multiple descriptive adjectives in a sentence?
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To separate adjectives from nounsB
To improve readability and clarityC
To connect adjectives to nounsD
To emphasize the adjectivesClick an option to check your answer
Q. 9
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. 10
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 are short, and "a" is used before longer adjectives.D
"An" is used before adjectives that start with a vowel sound, and "a" is used before adjectives that start with a consonant sound.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 11
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. 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
Origin, material, shape, size, color, ageC
Shape, color, size, origin, material, ageD
Size, age, material, origin, shape, colorClick an option to check your answer
Q. 13
Which of the following sentences uses descriptive adjectives incorrectly?
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"The new, large, house is situated on a hill."B
"The yellow, shiny car gleamed in the sunlight."C
"She found a tiny, cute kitten in the garden."D
"He purchased a delicious, red, apple at the market."Click an option to check your answer
Q. 14
What type of adjectives should be used with caution when describing people, as they can be offensive or insensitive?
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Age adjectivesB
Size adjectivesC
Color adjectivesD
Opinion adjectivesClick an option to check your answer
Q. 15
Which of the following is a descriptive adjective in the sentence: "She wore a beautiful dress."?
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BeautifulB
SheC
DressD
WoreClick an option to check your answer
Q. 16
In the phrase "a cozy room," what does the descriptive adjective "cozy" describe?
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The color of the roomB
The feeling or ambiance of the roomC
The size of the roomD
The location of the roomClick an option to check your answer
Q. 17
In the phrase "a small dog," what does the descriptive adjective "small" describe?
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The location of the dogB
The size of the dogC
The color of the dogD
The breed of the dogClick an option to check your answer
Q. 18
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
Age, size, color, shape, material, originD
Size, age, color, origin, shape, materialClick an option to check your answer
Q. 19
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. 20
Which type of adjectives should be avoided when describing people, as they can be offensive or insensitive?
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Opinion adjectivesB
Nationality adjectivesC
Color adjectivesD
Size adjectivesClick an option to check your answer
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