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Descriptive Adjectives

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Q. 1
Which of the following sentences contains contradictory adjectives?
A
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.
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Q. 2
What is the primary function of descriptive adjectives in language?
A
To simplify sentences and reduce word count
B
To provide unnecessary details about nouns
C
To create mystery and ambiguity in sentences
D
To make language more expressive and informative
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Q. 3
In the phrase "an old book," what does the descriptive adjective "old" describe?
A
The material of the book
B
The shape of the book
C
The color of the book
D
The age of the book
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Q. 4
What is the purpose of using hyphens in compound adjectives such as "well-known" or "high-quality"?
A
To create ambiguity in sentences
B
To link multiple adjectives together
C
To emphasize the adjectives
D
To separate the adjectives from nouns
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Q. 5
When using coordinate adjectives, do they require a comma between them?
A
Only when there are three or more coordinate adjectives
B
Yes, always
C
No, never
D
It depends on the sentence
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Q. 6
Which of the following is a descriptive adjective in the sentence: "He wore a blue shirt."?
A
He
B
Wore
C
Blue
D
Shirt
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Q. 7
What is the purpose of using commas between multiple descriptive adjectives in a sentence?
A
To improve readability and clarity
B
To connect adjectives and nouns
C
To separate adjectives from nouns
D
To emphasize the adjectives
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Q. 8
What is the purpose of using commas between multiple descriptive adjectives in a sentence?
A
To separate adjectives from nouns
B
To improve readability and clarity
C
To connect adjectives to nouns
D
To emphasize the adjectives
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Q. 9
What is the purpose of descriptive adjectives in a sentence?
A
To provide additional information about nouns
B
To convey emotions
C
To express opinions
D
To indicate quantity
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Q. 10
When do you use "an" before a descriptive adjective, and when do you use "a"?
A
"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.
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Q. 11
Which of the following sentences uses descriptive adjectives correctly?
A
"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."
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Q. 12
What is the order typically followed when using multiple descriptive adjectives to modify a noun?
A
Age, size, color, origin, material, shape
B
Origin, material, shape, size, color, age
C
Shape, color, size, origin, material, age
D
Size, age, material, origin, shape, color
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Q. 13
Which of the following sentences uses descriptive adjectives incorrectly?
A
"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."
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Q. 14
What type of adjectives should be used with caution when describing people, as they can be offensive or insensitive?
A
Age adjectives
B
Size adjectives
C
Color adjectives
D
Opinion adjectives
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Q. 15
Which of the following is a descriptive adjective in the sentence: "She wore a beautiful dress."?
A
Beautiful
B
She
C
Dress
D
Wore
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Q. 16
In the phrase "a cozy room," what does the descriptive adjective "cozy" describe?
A
The color of the room
B
The feeling or ambiance of the room
C
The size of the room
D
The location of the room
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Q. 17
In the phrase "a small dog," what does the descriptive adjective "small" describe?
A
The location of the dog
B
The size of the dog
C
The color of the dog
D
The breed of the dog
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Q. 18
Which order is typically used for multiple descriptive adjectives that modify a noun?
A
Origin, material, shape, size, color, age
B
Color, size, material, origin, shape, age
C
Age, size, color, shape, material, origin
D
Size, age, color, origin, shape, material
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Q. 19
Which of the following sentences contains contradictory adjectives?
A
"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."
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Q. 20
Which type of adjectives should be avoided when describing people, as they can be offensive or insensitive?
A
Opinion adjectives
B
Nationality adjectives
C
Color adjectives
D
Size adjectives
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