This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Advanced > Corpus Linguistics > Adjective And Noun Collocations – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Adjective And Noun Collocations Quiz 5 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Some people will undoubtedly be a few minutes late. There is really ..... traffic today. A) Heavy. B) Harsh. C) High. D) Strong. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Heavy. 2. What is the collocation for the type of lie that is very obvious and offensive? A) Blatant lie. B) Steady job. C) Prominent role. D) Weak point. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Blatant lie. 3. Others think that urban 4 ..... will increase in size so much that there will be no agricultural land left, A) Populations. B) Societies. C) Areas. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Populations. 4. In the sentence 'She wore a bright red dress', what is the function of 'bright'? A) Noun. B) Adjective. C) Adverb. D) Verb. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Adjective. 5. I was expecting a brief overview, so I was surprised when they went into everything in ..... detail. A) Deep. B) Great. C) Utter. D) Thorough. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Great. 6. Write a sentence that illustrates 'mentally challenging' tasks. A) Solving complex mathematical equations requires intense focus and critical thinking. B) Coloring in a coloring book is easy and fun. C) Reading a novel is a relaxing activity. D) Watching a movie requires little thought. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Solving complex mathematical equations requires intense focus and critical thinking. 7. Create a sentence using 'physically demanding' to describe a sport. A) Swimming is an easy sport. B) Basketball is a relaxing sport. C) Golf is a physically demanding sport. D) Rock climbing is a physically demanding sport. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rock climbing is a physically demanding sport. 8. Neither answer is correct. A) Adjective of quality. B) Distributive adjective. C) Interrogative adjective. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Distributive adjective. 9. We are excellent ..... playing soccer A) In. B) At. C) With. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) At. 10. This magazine is cheap, but that one is ..... A) Cheap. B) Cheaper. C) More Cheap. D) Most Cheaper. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cheaper. 11. We have had a ..... number of applicants for the job. A) High. B) Large. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Large. 12. She felt shocked ..... the news A) Of. B) By. C) About. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By. 13. Identify the adjective in the sentence:The bright stars lit up the night sky. A) Night. B) Lit. C) Stars. D) Bright. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bright. 14. I'd never flown before so I was a bit worried ..... the flight. A) At. B) About. C) Of. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) About. 15. You will need to go further back in that ..... to find the message about the changes to the schedule. A) Netiquette. B) Thread. C) DM. D) Meme. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Thread. 16. The politician's wife was ..... unaware of his infidelity. A) Blissfully. B) Happily. C) Ignorantly. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Blissfully. 17. Which sentence uses a modifier correctly? A) He drove a extremely fast car. B) She sings very well. C) This is a more better option. D) He is the most tallest in the group. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She sings very well. 18. That book belongs to the ..... lady A) Tall American black. B) American tall black. C) Tall black American. D) Black tall American. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tall black American. 19. The following adjective is:Hungry A) Gradable. B) Non gradable. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Gradable. 20. Which of the following sentences uses a superlative adjective correctly? A) She is the taller of the two sisters. B) This is the most interesting book I've ever read. C) He is more faster than his brother. D) She is as smart as her friend. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) This is the most interesting book I've ever read. 21. Which adjective-noun collocation is accurate? A. Crunchy apple B. Smooth apple C. Sour apple D. Ripe apple A) Ripe apple. B) Crunchy apple. C) Smooth apple. D) Sour apple. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ripe apple. 22. Choose the sentence that contains a linking verb and an adjective. A) The soup is hot. B) She sings beautifully. C) They quickly left. D) He writes neatly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The soup is hot. 23. The weather report is calling for ..... rain this afternoon. There's a flood watch in effect for several counties. A) Rough. B) Enormous. C) Heavy. D) Strong. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Heavy. 24. This factory is letting out a lot of harmful chemicals. A) Interrogative adjective. B) Adjective of quality. C) Demonstrative adjective. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Adjective of quality. 25. Tourists love the ..... cheap beer in Prague. A) Beautifully. B) Generously. C) Ridiculously. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ridiculously. 26. I used to eat chips and candy all the time. Now I hate ..... A) A juicy steak. B) A quick snack. C) Junk food. D) A soft drink. E) A balanced diet. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Junk food. 27. Which preposition goes after this adjective:responsible A) In. B) For. C) At. D) On. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For. 28. I have two pencils. A) Adjective of Quality. B) Adjective of Quantity. C) Adjective of Number. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Adjective of Number. 29. Complete the sentence with the correct adjective.The city lights are ..... on a clear night than a misty one. A) More bright. B) Least bright. C) Brighter. D) Brightest. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Brighter. 30. Use the correct form of "good." His art project was the ..... one of all of the submissions. A) Gooder. B) Better. C) Best. D) Goodest. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Best. 31. My friend is experienced ..... repairing engines A) In. B) At. C) About. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In. 32. All students were bored ..... the new teacher A) From. B) To. C) With. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) With. 33. The elite that controls and runs a country A) Urban. B) Dominant. C) Governing. D) Indigenous. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Governing. 34. Identify the adjective in the sentence.The small hamster ran in the wheel. A) The. B) Small. C) Hamster. D) Wheel. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Small. 35. I can't see the difference ..... MSN and Facebook Messenger. A) With. B) About. C) Between. D) Of. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Between. 36. They ..... picnics in the park A) Have. B) Do. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Have. 37. You're a sky full of stars. A) 0. B) 3. C) 2. D) 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1. 38. Someone who writes negative and hostile comments on a website in order to provoke people. A) Troll. B) DM. C) Meme. D) Clickbait. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Troll. 39. I have bought enough sugar. A) Adjective of quantity. B) Adjective of number. C) Demonstrative adjective. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Adjective of quantity. 40. Write the comparative form of the adjective:weak A) More weak. B) Most weak. C) Weakest. D) Weaker. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Weaker. 41. I am ..... the opportunity to interview for this position. A) Familiar with. B) Experienced in. C) Committed to. D) Grateful for. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Grateful for. 42. Formulate a sentence using 'generally accepted' to describe a belief. A) The belief that vaccines cause autism is generally accepted among parents. B) The belief that climate change is primarily caused by human activity is generally accepted among scientists. C) The belief that the Earth is flat is generally accepted in some communities. D) The belief that eating chocolate prevents aging is generally accepted by nutritionists. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The belief that climate change is primarily caused by human activity is generally accepted among scientists. 43. Some students are curious ..... robots A) On. B) With. C) About. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) About. 44. I love that tiny pillow. A) Pillow. B) Tiny. C) Love. D) That. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tiny. 45. A mixture of the correct types and amounts of food A) Balanced diet. B) Tasty meal. C) Variety meal. D) Meal types. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Balanced diet. 46. Adjective describes a ..... ? A) Number. B) Adverb. C) Noun. D) Verb. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Noun. 47. Identify the adjective:The brown banana was used to make bread. A) The. B) Bread. C) Banana. D) Brown. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Brown. 48. Societies that live off the land A) Urban. B) Agricultural. C) Dominant. D) Governing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Agricultural. 49. Last year we had several blizzards and it was bitterly cold almost every day. Fortunately, this year we're having a ..... winter. A) Mild. B) Soft. C) Slight. D) Weak. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mild. 50. Choose the correct sentence with a properly placed modifier. A) She almost drove her kids to school every day. B) The man walked his dog in a suit. C) He nearly ate the whole cake. D) The book was read by the student on the table. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He nearly ate the whole cake. 51. Identify the adjective in the following sentence:'The cat is very playful.' A) Very. B) Cat. C) Is. D) Playful. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Playful. 52. What is the comparative form of the adjective 'small'? A) Smaller. B) Smallest. C) More small. D) Most small. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Smaller. 53. ..... interested A) (not) remotely. B) Completely. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) (not) remotely. 54. Fill in the blank with the correct answer:Mr. Harris is the ..... of my five teachers. A) Most talkative. B) Talkative. C) Talkativest. D) Talkativer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Most talkative. 55. Which adjective can be used to describe a rainy day? A) Purple. B) Slimey. C) Soft. D) Gloomy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Gloomy. 56. How long a person can expect to live? A) Life force. B) Retirement plan. C) Life duration. D) Life expectancy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Life expectancy. 57. Which word is an adjective in the sentence:'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog'? A) Jumps. B) Over. C) Quick. D) Dog. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Quick. 58. They ate a large pizza. A) Ate. B) Large. C) They. D) Pizza. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Large. 59. Whether it's real or an ..... hoax, Banksy knows how to put on a good show. A) Up-to-date. B) Elaborate. C) Groundbreaking. D) Direct. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Elaborate. 60. Select the adjective in the sentence.Miranda walked with her little sister. A) Walked. B) With. C) Little. D) Sister. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Little. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesAdvanced QuizzesGrammar QuizzesAdjective And Noun Collocations Quiz 1Adjective And Noun Collocations Quiz 2Adjective And Noun Collocations Quiz 3Adjective And Noun Collocations Quiz 4Adjective And Noun Collocations Quiz 6Adjective And Noun Collocations Quiz 7Adjective And Noun Collocations Quiz 8Adjective And Noun Collocations Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books