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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?

They occur before the noun and modify it. (D) Signup and view all the answers

When are superlative adjectives used?

To indicate that something has the most or least of a specific quality (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a predicative expression?

An expression that typically follows a copula or linking verb (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which verbs are commonly associated with predicative expressions?

Be, seem, appear (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main trait of all predicative expressions?

Expressing a property assigned to a subject (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

'Bob is a postman.' (D) Signup and view all the answers