Which Is An Adjective?

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Choose the correct adjective word from the sentences.

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1.

The children were all happy.
- A.
  
  All
- B.
  
  Happy
- C.
  
  Children
Correct Answer
B. Happy

Explanation
The word "all" indicates that every single child in the group was happy. The word "happy" describes the state or emotion of the children. Therefore, the correct answer is "happy" because it accurately describes the condition of all the children.

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2.

The towels were wet.
- A.
  
  Were
- B.
  
  Towels
- C.
  
  Wet
Correct Answer
C. Wet

Explanation
The answer "wet" is correct because it directly addresses the condition of the towels. The adjective "wet" describes the state of the towels, indicating that they are damp or moist.

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3.

Joey picked apples from the tallest tree.
- A.
  
  Tallest
- B.
  
  Apples
- C.
  
  Picked
Correct Answer
A. Tallest

Explanation
The word "tallest" is the correct answer because it describes the tree that Joey picked apples from. Out of all the trees, Joey picked apples from the one that was the highest in height.

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4.

The young man bought a newspaper.
- A.
  
  Bought
- B.
  
  Newspaper
- C.
  
  Young
Correct Answer
C. Young

Explanation
The word "young" is the correct answer because it is the only word in the given sentence that describes a characteristic of the man. The sentence states that "The young man bought a newspaper," indicating that the man is of a certain age. The other words, "bought" and "newspaper," do not provide any information about the man's characteristics or attributes.

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5.

Bob drank a glass of warm milk.
- A.
  
  Warm
- B.
  
  Drank
- C.
  
  Milk
Correct Answer
A. Warm

Explanation
The word "warm" describes the temperature of the milk that Bob drank.

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6.

The books were on the top shelf.
- A.
  
  Shelf
- B.
  
  On
- C.
  
  Top
Correct Answer
C. Top

Explanation
The books were positioned at the highest level of the shelf, indicating that they were placed above the other items.

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7.

Do you like thick milkshakes?
- A.
  
  Thick
- B.
  
  Milkshakes
- C.
  
  Like
Correct Answer
A. Thick
8.

Please put the sharp knives in the drawer.
- A.
  
  Knives
- B.
  
  Sharp
- C.
  
  Drawer
Correct Answer
B. Sharp

Explanation
The word "sharp" is the correct answer because it is the adjective that describes the knives in the sentence. It indicates that the knives are not dull or blunt, but instead have a keen edge. The sentence instructs someone to put these sharp knives in the drawer, implying that they should be stored safely.

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9.

Aunt Margaret drives an old car.
- A.
  
  Drives
- B.
  
  Car
- C.
  
  Old
Correct Answer
C. Old

Explanation
The given correct answer is "old". This answer is appropriate because it describes the car that Aunt Margaret drives. The word "old" suggests that the car is not new and may have been in use for a long time.

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10.

I cannot believe how dark this room is.
- A.
  
  Dark
- B.
  
  Room
- C.
  
  Believe
Correct Answer
A. Dark

Explanation
The given sentence expresses surprise or disbelief about the level of darkness in the room. The word "dark" is used to describe the room, indicating that it lacks sufficient light.

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Which Is An Adjective?

The children were all happy.

The towels were wet.

Joey picked apples from the tallest tree.

The young man bought a newspaper.

Bob drank a glass of warm milk.

The books were on the top shelf.

Do you like thick milkshakes?

Please put the sharp knives in the drawer.

Aunt Margaret drives an old car.

I cannot believe how dark this room is.