ADJECTIVES

Which of the following is a descriptive adjective?

• Green

• Quickly

• This

• Yours

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Green' because it describes a noun by indicating color. 'Quickly' is an adverb, 'This' is a demonstrative adjective, and 'Yours' is a possessive adjective, none of which are descriptive adjectives.

What type of adjective is "three" in the sentence: "She has three dogs"?

• Quantitative

• Demonstrative

• Possessive

• Descriptive

Answer explanation

In the sentence "She has three dogs," the word "three" specifies the quantity of dogs. Therefore, it is classified as a quantitative adjective, which indicates how many of something there are.

Which of the following is an example of a proper adjective?

• I like fast cars.

• She is very tall.

• He wore a red shirt.

• The French cuisine is exquisite.

Answer explanation

A proper adjective is derived from a proper noun and is capitalized. 'French' in 'The French cuisine is exquisite' is a proper adjective, indicating the cuisine's origin, while the other options use common adjectives.

What is the function of a possessive adjective in the sentence: "Their house is large"?

• To show ownership

• To compare the house

• To describe the house

• To specify which house

Answer explanation

The possessive adjective 'Their' indicates ownership of the house, showing that the house belongs to them. This is why the correct answer is 'To show ownership'.

Which adjective is used in the sentence: "These cookies are delicious"?

• Possessive

• 
  Demonstrative

• Quantitative

• Descriptive

Answer explanation

In the sentence "These cookies are delicious," the word "These" is a demonstrative adjective, indicating specific cookies. It points out which cookies are being referred to, distinguishing them from others.

In the sentence, "I have a few books," what type of adjective is "few"?

• Demonstrative

• Quantitative

• Possessive

• Descriptive

Answer explanation

In the sentence "I have a few books," the word "few" indicates quantity, making it a quantitative adjective. It specifies the number of books, distinguishing it from demonstrative, possessive, or descriptive adjectives.

Which of these adjectives is in the superlative form?

• Tall
  

• Taller

• Tallest

• Most tall

Answer explanation

The superlative form of an adjective indicates the highest degree. 'Tallest' is the superlative form of 'tall', while 'taller' is the comparative form. 'Most tall' is incorrect. Therefore, 'tallest' is the correct answer.

What is the correct adjective form of "America"?

• American

• America

• America’s

• Americ

Answer explanation

The correct adjective form of 'America' is 'American'. This term is used to describe anything related to the United States, while 'America' and 'America’s' are not adjectives, and 'Americ' is not a valid word.

In the sentence, "This is the most difficult task of all," what is the adjective type for "most difficult"?

• Demonstrative

• Comparative

• Superlative

• Descriptive

Answer explanation

The phrase "most difficult" indicates the highest degree of difficulty among tasks, making it a superlative adjective. Superlative adjectives express the extreme or highest level of a quality, distinguishing it from comparative and descriptive types.

Why is the adjective "those" used in the sentence: "I want those shoes"?

• To describe the shoes

• To show possession

• To compare the shoes

• To indicate which shoes

Answer explanation

The adjective "those" specifies which shoes the speaker wants, indicating a particular pair rather than shoes in general. This makes "to indicate which shoes" the correct choice.