10 Questions
What is an adjective?
A word that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun
How are predicative adjectives used in sentences?
They occur after the noun and follow a linking verb
How are comparative adjectives formed?
By adding the suffix '-er' or 'more' before the adjective
What do attributive adjectives do in sentences?
They occur before the noun and modify it.
When are superlative adjectives used?
To indicate that something has the most or least of a specific quality
What is a predicative expression?
An expression that typically follows a copula or linking verb
Which verbs are commonly associated with predicative expressions?
Be, seem, appear
What is the main trait of all predicative expressions?
Expressing a property assigned to a subject
What is the primary distinction drawn between predicative and attributive expressions?
Predicative expressions are part of the clause predicate, while attributive expressions modify a noun
Which of the following is an example of a predicative nominal?
'Bob is a postman.'
Test your knowledge of adjectives with this quiz that covers the definition, types, and examples of adjectives. Learn how adjectives are used to modify or describe nouns and pronouns in sentences.
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