Adjectives: Definition and Types - English Grammar for ESL Learners

Question 1

Which of the following is **not** a type of adjective?

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Noun

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Descriptive

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Demonstrative

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Possessive

Question 2

In the sentence 'The **breathtaking** sunset painted the sky with vibrant hues', the word 'breathtaking' is an example of which type of adjective?

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Qualitative

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Quantitative

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Possessive

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Demonstrative

Question 3

The word '**this**' in the sentence 'I prefer **this** book to that one' is an example of which type of adjective?

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Demonstrative

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Possessive

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Interrogative

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Quantitative

Question 4

Which of the following is **not** a function of adjectives?

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Expressing emotions

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Providing details and descriptions

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Identifying specific nouns

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Showing possession

Question 5

The word '**several**' in the sentence 'There are **several** books on the shelf' is an example of which type of adjective?

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Quantitative

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Qualitative

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Demonstrative

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Possessive

Question 6

The word '**her**' in the sentence 'She gave **her** dog a treat' demonstrates which type of adjective?

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Possessive

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Demonstrative

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Interrogative

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Quantitative

Question 7

Which word is an adjective that means 'feeling or showing great pleasure'?

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Happy

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Sad

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Angry

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Tired

Question 8

The word '**which**' in the sentence '**Which** book do you want to read?' is an example of which type of adjective?

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Interrogative

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Demonstrative

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Possessive

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Quantitative

Question 9

Which definition best describes an adjective?

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A word that modifies a noun or pronoun

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A word that indicates an action

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A word that connects words or phrases

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A word that replaces a noun

Question 10

What type of adjective is used to describe the size of something?

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Quantitative adjective

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Demonstrative adjective

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Interrogative adjective

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Qualitative adjective

Question 11

Identify the sentence containing an adjective that depicts a color:

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The radiant sunset painted the sky in vivid hues.

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The towering building stood tall in the city.

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The elderly man walked steadily down the street.

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The joyful children played in the park.

Question 12

Which adjective in the sentence 'The magnificent painting hung on the wall' is a qualitative adjective?

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Magnificent

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Painting

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Hung

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Wall

Question 13

Which option does NOT describe a function of adjectives?

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Indicating an action

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Providing a description

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Identifying something

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Limiting or specifying

Question 14

Which sentence utilizes an adjective correctly?

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The food tastes delicious.

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The student be happy to learn.

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The house was built good.

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The car is very speedy.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a compound adjective?

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Very happy

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Large

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Red

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Beautiful

Question 16

In the sentence 'The friendly dog wagged its tail,' which adjective phrase modifies the noun 'dog'?

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The friendly dog

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Wagged its tail

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The tail

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Friendly dog

Question 17

Which sentence contains an appositive adjective?

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The dog, a loyal companion, followed closely behind.

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The tall building dominated the skyline.

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The old man walked slowly down the street.

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The colorful painting hung on the wall.

Question 18

Which option includes an adjective clause?

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The students who studied diligently passed the exam.

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The house, built in the 19th century, still stands proudly.

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The car, parked in the driveway, belongs to me.

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The food, cooked by my grandmother, was superb.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a type of adjective?

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Preposition

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Descriptive

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Interrogative

Question 20

Identify the possessive adjective in the following sentence: The girl's red dress is beautiful.

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Girl's

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Red

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Beautiful

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a type of adjective?

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Prepositional

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Descriptive

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Interrogative

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Possessive

Question 22

What is the primary purpose of an adjective?

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To describe or modify a noun or pronoun

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To show action or state of being

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To connect words or phrases

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To indicate questions

Question 23

In the sentence 'The sleek cat prowled silently through the shadows,' which word is an adjective?

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sleek

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shadows

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prowled

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cat

Question 24

Which type of adjective indicates the quantity or amount of something?

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Quantitative

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Qualitative

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Possessive

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Demonstrative

Question 25

In the phrase 'my sister's book,' which type of adjective is used?

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Possessive

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Interrogative

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Demonstrative

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Quantitative

Question 26

Which of the following sentences contains a comparative adjective?

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The red car is faster than the blue car.

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The old house is located near the park.

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The delicious pizza has a crispy crust.

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The interesting book kept me reading all night.

Question 27

Which of the following functions is NOT typically associated with adjectives?

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Showing the time or place of an action

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Making comparisons

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Limiting or specifying nouns or pronouns

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Conveying emotions or attitudes

Question 28

In the sentence 'The most delicious cake I have ever tasted,' which type of adjective is used?

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Superlative

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Positive

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Comparative

Question 29

What is the primary function of an adjective in English grammar?

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To describe or modify a noun or pronoun

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To indicate action or state

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To replace a noun

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To connect words or phrases

Question 30

In the sentence 'The diligent student studied hard', identify the adjective.

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diligent

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studied

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hard

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student

Question 31

Which type of adjective describes the size or amount of something?

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Quantitative

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Interrogative

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Demonstrative

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Possessive

Question 32

Identify the possessive adjective in the sentence 'This is his favorite book'.

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his

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this

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book

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is

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of demonstrative adjectives?

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They describe the size or amount of something

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They are used to ask questions

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They point out specific nouns

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They can be singular or plural

Question 34

In the sentence 'Which book would you recommend?', identify the interrogative adjective.

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Which

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recommend

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would

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book

Question 35

Identify the type of adjective in the phrase 'the majestic mountains'

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Descriptive

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Possessive

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Demonstrative

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Quantitative

Question 36

Which of the following is an example of a proper adjective?

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European

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the

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my

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tall

Question 37

In the sentence 'The exhausted runner collapsed', what is the function of the adjective?

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Describes the physical state of the runner

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Questions the identity of the runner

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Indicates the location of the runner

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Shows ownership of the runner

Question 38

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of an adjective?

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A word that modifies a noun or pronoun by describing, identifying, or quantifying it.

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A word that connects words or phrases

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A word that shows an action or occurrence

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A word that expresses an emotion or feeling

Question 39

In the sentence 'The magnificent cathedral towers over the city', which adjective is a qualitative adjective?

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magnificent

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city

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cathedral

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towers

Question 40

Which of the following words is an example of a possessive adjective?

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My

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Beautiful

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Slowly

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Which

Question 41

In the sentence 'Whose book did you borrow?', which adjective is an interrogative adjective?

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Whose

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borrow

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you

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book

Question 42

Which type of adjective indicates the position or location of a noun or pronoun?

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Demonstrative

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Possessive

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Quantitative

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Interrogative

Question 43

Which of the following sentences contains a correctly placed indefinite adjective?

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I need some help with my homework.

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With my homework I need some help.

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Help I need some with my homework.

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Some help with my homework I need.

Question 44

In the sentence 'The train traveled rapidly through the countryside', which adjective is an adverbial adjective?

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rapidly

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train

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traveled

Question 45

Which of the following is an example of a compound adjective?

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Red-eyed

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Beautiful

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Slowly

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Very

Question 46

Which type of adjective comes before a noun and specifies whether it is definite or indefinite?

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Article

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Interrogative

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Demonstrative

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Possessive

Question 47

Which of the following statements best defines an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that modifies a noun or pronoun, providing additional information about its qualities, properties, or characteristics.

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An adjective is a word that connects words or phrases.

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An adjective is a word that shows action.

Question 48

Which type of adjective is used to describe the size, amount, or quantity of something?

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Quantifying adjective

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Demonstrative adjective

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Qualitative adjective

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Possessive adjective

Question 49

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative adjective?

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Majestic

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Few

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These

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Their

Question 50

Which type of adjective is used to point out specific nouns or pronouns, making them more precise?

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Demonstrative adjective

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Possessive adjective

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Indefinite adjective

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Interrogative adjective

Question 51

Which of the following is an example of a possessive adjective?

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Her

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Several

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That

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Gigantic

Question 52

Which type of adjective is used to ask questions?

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Interrogative adjective

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Demonstrative adjective

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Possessive adjective

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Indefinite adjective

Question 53

Which sentence correctly uses an indefinite adjective?

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Some students are absent today.

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This house is very old.

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The beautiful children played in the park.

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Your backpack is on the table.