Quiz on Adjectives and Articles

Which of the following is NOT a category of adjectives mentioned in the text?

• Adjectives that tell us about shape and size

• Adjectives formed from proper names

• Nouns used as adjectives

• Adverbs used as adjectives

In the phrase "English countryside," what type of adjective is "English"?

• Shape adjective

• Proper name adjective

• Compound adjective

• Noun adjective

Which of these is an example of a compound adjective?

• Kitchen door

• Dancing peacocks

• Icy-cold wind

• Sweet mangoes

When do we use adjectives in the positive degree?

• Only when describing one noun

• When comparing two unequal things

• When comparing three or more things

• When describing features or comparing equal qualities

In the sentence "Mohan is as tall as his brother," what degree of comparison is used?

• Positive degree

• Comparative degree

• Superlative degree

• None of the above

The comparative form of an adjective is followed by:

• The

• Than

• As

• To

When do we use the superlative degree of adjectives?

• When comparing two things

• When comparing three or more things

• When describing equal qualities

• When using proper nouns

Which article must always precede a superlative adjective?

• A

• An

• The

• No article is needed

In the phrase "dancing peacocks," what type of adjective is "dancing"?

• Compound adjective

• -ing form of verb used as adjective

• Proper name adjective

• Quality adjective

What type of adjective is "chocolate" in "chocolate cake"?

• Quality adjective

• Noun used as adjective

• Compound adjective

• Taste adjective