The Noun Family: Common Adjectives
This quiz titled 'The Noun Family: Common Adjectives' assesses understanding of common adjectives. Questions focus on definitions, identification, and usage in sentences, enhancing grammar skills relevant for effective communication.
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What is the definition of a common adjective?
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Word(s) that describe nouns
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Word(s) that describe pronouns
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Word(s) that describe adverbs
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Both A & B
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Both B & C
Correct Answer
D. Both A & BExplanation
A common adjective is a word that describes both nouns and pronouns. Adjectives provide additional information about the noun or pronoun they modify, such as its size, color, or quality. Therefore, the correct answer is "both A & B" because common adjectives can describe both nouns and pronouns.Rate this question:
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Common adjectives are
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Colors, numbers, shapes, and sizes
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Capitalized words
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Lower-case words
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Formulas, percentages, decimals, and fractions
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Both A & C
Correct Answer
E. Both A & CExplanation
The correct answer is both A & C. Common adjectives can be both colors, numbers, shapes, and sizes, as well as lower-case words. Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns, and they can come in various forms. Colors, numbers, shapes, and sizes are common adjectives that describe the characteristics of nouns. Lower-case words can also function as adjectives when they describe or modify nouns. Therefore, both A and C are correct as they represent different types of common adjectives.Rate this question:
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Which part of speech is always a common adjective?
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Article
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Pronoun
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Adverb
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Both A & B
- E.
Both B & C
Correct Answer
A. ArticleExplanation
An article is a part of speech that is always a common adjective. In English, there are three articles: "a," "an," and "the." These words are used to modify nouns and indicate whether the noun is specific or nonspecific. Adjectives describe or modify nouns, and articles specifically function as adjectives. Therefore, the correct answer is article.Rate this question:
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Is the underlined word a common adjective?Frank loved to eat Italian ices.
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Yes
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No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
The underlined word "Italian" is not a common adjective. It is a proper adjective because it is derived from a proper noun (Italy) and specifically describes the origin or nationality of the noun it modifies (ices). Common adjectives, on the other hand, describe general qualities or characteristics.Rate this question:
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Is the underlined word a common adjective?Jim wanted a radio-controlled car for Christmas.
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Yes
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No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
The underlined word "radio-controlled" is a compound adjective that describes the type of car Jim wanted for Christmas. It is not a proper noun or a specific name, but rather a common adjective that describes a characteristic of the car.Rate this question:
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Identify the common adjectives in the sentence below:The sweatshirt was gray, tattered, and worn; it was Carol's favorite.
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Sweatshirt, gray, tattered, favorite
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Sweatshirt, tattered, worn, favorite
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Gray, tattered, worn, favorite
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Gray, tattered, Carol's, favorite
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Tattered, worn, Carol's favorite
Correct Answer
C. Gray, tattered, worn, favoriteExplanation
The common adjectives in the sentence are gray, tattered, worn, and favorite.Rate this question:
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Identify the common adjectives in the sentence below:Kevin always wore hiking boots while riding his mountain bike off-road.
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Kevin, hiking, riding, mountain
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Hiking, riding, mountain, off-road
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Kevin, boots, bike, off-road
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Hiking, mountain
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Hiking, mountain, off-road
Correct Answer
D. Hiking, mountainExplanation
The common adjectives in the sentence are "hiking" and "mountain". These adjectives describe the type of boots Kevin wore and the type of bike he rode.Rate this question:
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