Give This Adjectives Test To Improve Your English!
In linguistics, an adjective is a word that modifies a noun or noun phrase or describes its referent. Its semantic role is to change information given by the noun.
Adjectives are words that describe nouns (or pronouns). "Old," "green," and "cheerful" are examples of adjectives.
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1. A ( ) sound woke me up.
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Loud
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Woke
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Me
- D.
Red
- E.
Blue
Correct Answer
A. LoudExplanation
The word "loud" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically and semantically in the sentence. In the sentence, "A loud sound woke me up," the adjective "loud" describes the noun "sound" and accurately conveys the idea that the sound was strong or intense enough to wake the speaker up. The other options, such as "woke," "me," "red," and "blue," do not make sense in the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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2. Harry rode his ( ) bike.
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Two
- B.
Red
- C.
Hay
- D.
Three
- E.
One
Correct Answer
B. RedExplanation
The given sentence states that Harry rode his bike. The word "red" is the correct answer because it is the only option that can be used to describe the color of the bike.Rate this question:
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3. The ( ) chair was broken.
- A.
It
- B.
Old
- C.
Five
Correct Answer
B. OldExplanation
The word "old" is the correct answer because it is the only option that makes sense in the sentence. The sentence states that the chair was broken, and it is logical to assume that an old chair is more likely to be broken compared to a new or five chair. Therefore, "old" is the most appropriate choice to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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4. Susie bought her son ( ) footballs.
- A.
Two
- B.
Goal
- C.
Tree
Correct Answer
A. TwoExplanation
The correct answer is "two" because the sentence states that Susie bought footballs for her son. The word "two" indicates the quantity of footballs that Susie bought, implying that she purchased two footballs for her son.Rate this question:
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5. The ( ) neighbors have a dog.
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Brick
- B.
On
- C.
New
Correct Answer
C. NewExplanation
The word "new" is the correct answer because it is the only option that can be used to complete the sentence in a logical and grammatically correct way. The sentence suggests that the neighbors have a dog, and out of the given options, "new" is the most appropriate word to describe the neighbors.Rate this question:
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6. Sam was very ( ).
- A.
Happy
- B.
Much
- C.
Day
- D.
Red
- E.
Blue
Correct Answer
A. HappyExplanation
Sam was very happy.Rate this question:
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7. The candy bar was ( ).
- A.
Hot
- B.
Words
- C.
Sweet
- D.
Up
- E.
Down
Correct Answer
C. SweetExplanation
The correct answer is "sweet" because a candy bar is typically known for its sweet taste.Rate this question:
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8. The children were making ( ) stars.
- A.
Ton
- B.
Words
- C.
Step
- D.
Blue
- E.
Much
Correct Answer
D. BlueExplanation
The correct answer is "blue" because the sentence is describing the type of stars the children were making. The word "blue" is an adjective that specifies the color of the stars.Rate this question:
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9. Al ate a ( ) tomato.
- A.
Large
- B.
Car
- C.
Peanut
- D.
Cap
- E.
Long
Correct Answer
A. LargeExplanation
The word "large" is the correct answer because it is the only option that can be used to describe a tomato. The other options (car, peanut, cap, long) do not make sense in the context of eating a tomato.Rate this question:
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10. Sue has ( ) hair.
- A.
Easy
- B.
Cap
- C.
Up
- D.
Down
- E.
Long
Correct Answer
E. LongExplanation
Sue has long hair.Rate this question:
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11. The skyscraper was very ( ).
- A.
Down
- B.
Inch
- C.
Tall
- D.
Over
- E.
Up
Correct Answer
C. TallExplanation
The correct answer is "tall" because the word "skyscraper" implies a tall building.Rate this question:
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12. The weather is ( ).
- A.
Cold
- B.
Up
- C.
Down
- D.
Beside
- E.
Behind
Correct Answer
A. ColdExplanation
The word "cold" is the correct answer because it is the only option that makes sense in the context of the sentence. The sentence is asking for a description of the weather, and "cold" is a common adjective used to describe low temperatures in weather. The other options, "up," "down," "beside," and "behind," do not make sense in this context and are not commonly used to describe weather conditions.Rate this question:
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13. The motorcycle was very _______ (old/stale).
Correct Answer
oldExplanation
The sentence states that the motorcycle was very something, and the options given are "old" and "tin". Out of these options, "old" is the only one that makes sense in the context. "Tin" does not describe the condition or age of the motorcycle, so it cannot be the correct answer. Therefore, the correct answer is "old".Rate this question:
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14. We had ( good, better ) weather than you.
Correct Answer
betterExplanation
The word "better" is the correct answer because it is used to compare the weather between "we" and "you". It indicates that the weather experienced by "we" was of a higher quality or more favorable compared to the weather experienced by "you".Rate this question:
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15. The book was very ( funny, look).
Correct Answer
funnyExplanation
The word "funny" is the correct answer because it describes the book as being humorous or amusing.Rate this question:
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16. I had a ( better, good) idea than Don.
Correct Answer
betterExplanation
The word "better" is the correct answer because it indicates a higher level of quality or superiority compared to the idea that Don had. It implies that the speaker's idea is more favorable or advantageous in some way.Rate this question:
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17. That was the most (exciting, some) show I´ve ever seen.
Correct Answer
excitingExplanation
The word "exciting" is the correct answer because it describes the show as being full of excitement or causing excitement. This implies that the show was thrilling, enjoyable, and perhaps even surprising or suspenseful. The use of "most" indicates that the show was the most exciting among all the shows the person has ever seen.Rate this question:
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18. The bike was very ( pretty, cough).
Correct Answer
prettyExplanation
The correct answer for this question is "pretty" because it is the appropriate adjective to describe the bike. The word "cough" is not relevant in this context and does not make sense as an adjective to describe the bike.Rate this question:
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19. I wrote a ( done, long) letter.
Correct Answer
longExplanation
The word "long" is the correct answer because it describes the type of letter that was written. The sentence suggests that the letter was lengthy or extensive in content.Rate this question:
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20. I baked a ( small, some) cake.
Correct Answer
smallExplanation
The word "small" is the correct answer because it accurately describes the size of the cake that was baked.Rate this question:
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