Grammar : Proper Adjective And Possessive Adjective

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Grammar : Proper Adjective And Possessive Adjective - Quiz


There are 2 parts of itself
The first part is matching the following word to same meaning and type of adjective.
The second part is Proper or Possessive? Choose the correct type of the adjectives that are given.
Thanks You ! I hope you get them all.
(Super Easy)


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Is Amazonian a proper adjective or possessive adjective ?

    • A.

      Proper Adjective

    • B.

      Possessive Adjective

    Correct Answer
    A. Proper Adjective
    Explanation
    Amazonian is a proper adjective because it is derived from the proper noun "Amazon" and describes something related to the Amazon region or the Amazon River. Proper adjectives are formed from proper nouns and are used to describe specific people, places, or things. In this case, "Amazonian" describes something related to the Amazon, such as Amazonian tribes or Amazonian wildlife.

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  • 2. 

    Is your a proper adjective or possessive adjective ?

    • A.

      Proper Adjective

    • B.

      Possessive Adjective

    Correct Answer
    B. Possessive Adjective
    Explanation
    "Your" is a possessive adjective because it is used to show ownership or possession. It is used before a noun to indicate that something belongs to the person being spoken to or referred to. In this case, "your" is used to show that something belongs to the person being addressed.

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  • 3. 

    Is his a proper adjective or possessive adjective ?

    • A.

      Proper Adjective

    • B.

      Possessive Adjective

    Correct Answer
    B. Possessive Adjective
    Explanation
    The word "his" is a possessive adjective because it shows ownership or possession. It is used to indicate that something belongs to someone. In this case, "his" is used to show that something belongs to a male person. Proper adjectives, on the other hand, are formed from proper nouns and are used to describe or modify proper nouns. Since "his" does not fit this definition, it is not a proper adjective.

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  • 4. 

    Is Japanese a proper adjective or possessive adjective ?

    • A.

      Proper Adjective

    • B.

      Possessive Adjective

    Correct Answer
    A. Proper Adjective
    Explanation
    Japanese is classified as a proper adjective because it is derived from a proper noun, which in this case is Japan. Proper adjectives are used to describe or modify proper nouns and are capitalized. In contrast, possessive adjectives are used to show ownership or possession and include words like my, your, his, her, its, our, and their. Since Japanese does not indicate possession, it is not a possessive adjective.

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  • 5. 

    Is Darwinian a proper adjective or possessive adjective ?

    • A.

      Proper Adjective

    • B.

      Possessive Adjective

    Correct Answer
    A. Proper Adjective
    Explanation
    Darwinian is a proper adjective because it is derived from the proper noun "Darwin" and is used to describe something related to or associated with Charles Darwin or his theories of evolution. It does not show possession, which is the function of a possessive adjective.

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