Types of Adjectives Quiz
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What is the function of an adjective in a sentence?

  • To identify the subject of the sentence.
  • To connect two clauses in a compound sentence.
  • To describe or provide additional information about a noun or pronoun. (correct)
  • To express action performed by the subject.
  • Which type of adjective describes size, color, shape, and characteristics perceived by the senses?

  • Collective adjectives
  • Numeral adjectives
  • Proper adjectives
  • Descriptive adjectives (correct)
  • What is a proper adjective composed of?

  • Only a proper noun.
  • A common noun and a proper noun. (correct)
  • A verb and a noun.
  • Only a common noun.
  • Which of the following is an example of a descriptive adjective?

    <p>Tall building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic do descriptive adjectives NOT provide?

    <p>Ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Types of Adjectives

    • An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.
    • It provides extra information about a noun (person, thing, animal, place, etc.) or pronoun.
    • There are three types of adjectives:
      • Descriptive adjective
      • Proper adjective
      • Numeral adjective

    Descriptive Adjective

    • Describes size, color, shape of people, things animals, places, etc.
    • Can describe appearance, smell, sound, texture, and taste of an object.
    • Usually describes characteristics that can be perceived through the five senses.
    • Can also describe personality traits, behavior, or feelings of a person or animal.

    Proper Adjective

    • Formed from a common noun and a proper noun.
    • The proper noun (starts with a capital letter) describes or identifies the type of common noun.

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    Test your knowledge of the three types of adjectives: descriptive, proper, and numeral. This quiz will cover how adjectives modify nouns and provide extra information. Get ready to enhance your understanding of these essential parts of speech!

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