Adjectives Quiz
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What is an adjective?

  • A word that signifies an action
  • A word that replaces a noun
  • A word that connects two sentences
  • A word that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun (correct)
  • How are predicative adjectives used in sentences?

  • They occur before the noun and follow a linking verb
  • They occur after the noun and precede a linking verb
  • They occur before the noun and precede a linking verb
  • They occur after the noun and follow a linking verb (correct)
  • How are comparative adjectives formed?

  • By replacing 'y' with '-ier' or adding 'less' before the adjective
  • By adding the suffix '-er' or 'more' before the adjective (correct)
  • By adding the suffix '-est' or 'most' before the adjective
  • By adding the suffix '-ing' or 'very' before the adjective
  • What do attributive adjectives do in sentences?

    <p>They occur before the noun and modify it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are superlative adjectives used?

    <p>To indicate that something has the most or least of a specific quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a predicative expression?

    <p>An expression that typically follows a copula or linking verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which verbs are commonly associated with predicative expressions?

    <p>Be, seem, appear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main trait of all predicative expressions?

    <p>Expressing a property assigned to a subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction drawn between predicative and attributive expressions?

    <p>Predicative expressions are part of the clause predicate, while attributive expressions modify a noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a predicative nominal?

    <p>'Bob is a postman.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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