Grammar Rules for Adjective Use

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What is the role of 'and' in the phrase 'a red and black shirt'?

To signify that the shirt is made of two different materials.
To indicate that the shirt is oversized.
To connect two adjectives describing the shirt. (correct)
To suggest the possibility of multiple shirts.

When should 'a' be used instead of 'an'?

When the following noun starts with a consonant sound. (correct)
When the noun is plural.
When the noun is uncountable.
When the following noun starts with a vowel sound.

What does the use of two or more adjectives before a singular countable noun imply?

That the noun has more than one characteristic. (correct)
That the noun is not significant.
That the noun is complicated.
That the noun is always plural.

Which of the following is a correct application of adjectives before a noun?

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Why is it necessary to clarify the use of 'a' or 'an' when multiple adjectives are used?

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Study Notes

Grammar Rules

This grammar rule describes the use of multiple adjectives before a singular countable noun.
The rule states that two or more adjectives are connected using the word "and".
When using "and" to connect adjectives, "a" or "an" is used before the noun.
The rule signifies that when "and" is used, it represents more than one attribute for a single object.
This rule applies when referring to single nouns that can be counted, like people or objects.
Examples include "a red and black shirt" or "a tall and handsome boy".

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Description

This quiz focuses on the grammar rules for using multiple adjectives before a singular countable noun. You will learn about the connection of adjectives using 'and' and how to apply these rules correctly in sentences. Examples are provided to clarify the concepts.