This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Adjectives > Adjectives As Nouns – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Adjectives As Nouns Quiz 5 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which sentence correctly uses an adjective as a noun to talk about a group of people? A) The bravely woman saved the cat. B) A brave is what we need. C) The brave firefighter climbed the ladder. D) The brave are honored for their courage. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The brave are honored for their courage. 2. Identify the word used as a noun:'The homeless need our support.' A) Need. B) Our. C) Homeless. D) Support. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Homeless. 3. Which option correctly completes the sentence? The ..... are meeting today. A) Elderly. B) Elders. C) Elder. D) Eldest. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Elderly. 4. True or False:In the sentence 'The meek shall inherit the earth, ' 'meek' is used as a noun. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 5. ..... are very kind and friendly to visitors. A) Portugals. B) The Portuguese. C) The Portugals. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Portuguese. 6. The wooden ones (figuras) A) El de vidrio. B) Los de madera. C) Las de madera. D) Las de vidrio. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Las de madera. 7. In the sentence 'The brave were awarded medals, ' the word 'brave' is used as a noun. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 8. Identify the sentence with an adjective functioning as a noun. A) The good shall prevail. B) The sun is bright. C) She is a skilled musician. D) He runs swiftly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The good shall prevail. 9. A friend is writing a story and asks for your help with grammar. Which sentence has a mistake? A) The story is about a rich family. B) It shows how the rich live differently. C) A hero helps the poors in the city. D) The hero is one of the brave. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A hero helps the poors in the city. 10. Complete the sentence:The ..... are often misunderstood. A) Creatively. B) Creatives. C) Creative. D) Creativity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Creative. 11. Identify the adjective used as a noun in the sentence:'The young enjoy the festival every year.' A) Festival. B) Year. C) Enjoy. D) Young. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Young. 12. Complete the sentence:The elderly ..... enjoy early morning walks. A) Man. B) People. C) Person. D) Woman. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) People. 13. Complete the phrase using the opposite adjective:. Yo no me pruebo la ropa apretada. Me pruebo ..... A) La flojas. B) La grande. C) Uno grande. D) La floja. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) La floja. 14. Complete the sentence:The ..... is a popular tourist destination. A) Swiss B) Switzerland C) Swisses D) Swissman A) Swiss. B) Switzerland. C) Swisses. D) Swissman. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Swiss. 15. Which option best completes the sentence using an adjective as a noun:'The ..... should help guide the rest.' A) Experiencing. B) Experienced. C) Experiences. D) Experience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Experienced. 16. In the sentence 'The young and the restless are often adventurous, ' which word acts as a noun? A) Adventurous. B) Are. C) Restless. D) Young. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Young. 17. Choose the correct adjective used as a noun:'In times of crisis, the ..... come together to help.' A) Bravely. B) Braver. C) Brave. D) Braves. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Brave. 18. Choose the correct noun form in this sentence:'The ..... have much to offer.' A) elderly B) elder C) oldest D) olds A) Elderly. B) Olds. C) Elder. D) Oldest. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Elderly. 19. The word 'poor' in the sentence 'The government needs to help the poor' functions as a noun. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 20. In the sentence, 'After the fire drill, the injured were sent to the nurse's office, ' which word is a participial adjective used as a noun? A) Fire. B) Office. C) Injured. D) Sent. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Injured. 21. True or False:In the sentence 'The wise are respected, ' the word 'wise' is used as a noun. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 22. Come jump on my surf ..... A) Board. B) Bored. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Board. 23. My uncle is fascinated by american and european history, particularly the french and russian revolutions. A) American, European, French, Russian, Revolutions. B) American, European. C) American, European, French, Russian. D) American, European, French. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) American, European, French, Russian. 24. Those pants over there A) Aquel pantalones. B) Aquellos pantalones. C) Esos pantalones. D) Estos pantalones. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Aquellos pantalones. 25. Which sentence has a mistake in how it uses an adjective as a noun? A) We should always listen to the wise. B) The youngs have a lot to learn from their elders. C) The shelter provides beds for the homeless. D) The French are known for their delicious pastries. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The youngs have a lot to learn from their elders. 26. Those girls over there A) Aquellas chicas. B) Estas chicas. C) Esas chicas. D) Esta chica. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Aquellas chicas. 27. That tshirt over there A) Aquellas camisetas. B) Esa camiseta. C) Aquella camiseta. D) Esta camiseta. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Aquella camiseta. 28. Complete the sentence:My little brother is afraid of the dark because ..... is scary to him. A) An unknown. B) The unknowns. C) Unknowns. D) The unknown. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The unknown. 29. We can use 'the' + an adjective for groups like 'the French' or 'the poor'. Which sentence below tries to use this rule with an adjective that sounds unnatural and isn't commonly used this way? A) My sister only likes to hang out with the populars. B) A good leader must listen to the voices of the unheard. C) After the fire, the entire town helped the homeless. D) The new law provides more resources for the disabled. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) My sister only likes to hang out with the populars. 30. Identify the adjective acting as a noun:'The rich often have different concerns than the rest of us.' A) Concerns. B) Different. C) Rest. D) Rich. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rich. 31. Choose the correct sentence where an adjective functions as a noun. A) The dog barked loudly. B) She is a beautiful singer. C) He drives a fast car. D) The brave fight for justice. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The brave fight for justice. 32. The ..... officer rushed to the scene of the ..... accident. A) Policeman, automobile. B) Police, car. C) Police, cars. D) Police, automobiles. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Police, car. 33. Choose the sentence that contains an adjective used as a noun. A) The sky is blue. B) The oppressed seek freedom. C) He is a skilled artist. D) She is a great cook. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The oppressed seek freedom. 34. I'm asking because I'm ..... Can you explain this again? A) Confused. B) Confusing. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Confused. 35. Pork and beans canned in tomato sauce is my favorite. A) Pork and beans. B) Canned in tomato sauce. C) Is. D) My favorite. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Canned in tomato sauce. 36. Complete the sentence:The ..... are exploring new planets. A) Adventure. B) Adventures. C) Adventurous. D) Adventuring. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Adventurous. 37. We have insufficient health services for ..... A) The elderly. B) The elderlies. C) The older. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The elderly. 38. True or False:In the sentence 'The young have a lot to learn, ' the word 'young' is used as a noun. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 39. Which word is being used as a noun in this sentence:'The rich have a responsibility to help others.' A) Responsibility. B) Rich. C) Help. D) Others. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rich. 40. Complete the phrase using the opposite adjective:A Juan le encanta la ropa negra. No le encanta ..... A) La verde. B) La ropa. C) La blanca. D) Las negras. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) La blanca. 41. True or False:'The wise' in 'The wise often offer good advice' functions as a noun. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 42. In which of the following sentences is the word 'rich' being used as a noun instead of as an adjective? A) He told a story about a rich king. B) The soil in the garden is rich with nutrients. C) That is a very rich dessert. D) The rich often have a responsibility to help others. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The rich often have a responsibility to help others. 43. The captain of the ship is the authority to obey at all times. A) Noun. B) Adjective. C) Adverb. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Adjective. 44. Amanda has got a terrible ..... from drinking too much soda. A) Abdominal cramp. B) Headache. C) Sore throat. D) Stomach ache. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Stomach ache. 45. The silk one (camisa) A) La de seda. B) Los de seda. C) El de lana. D) Las de lana. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) La de seda. 46. In the sentence 'The guilty were punished, ' what does 'the guilty' represent? A) A specific guilty person. B) A single guilty person. C) Guilty people as a group. D) Guiltiness as a concept. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Guilty people as a group. 47. Complete the sentence:After the big soccer tournament, ..... were given medals for their hard work. A) The victorious. B) The victoriouses. C) A victorious. D) The victory. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The victorious. 48. That salesman over there A) Aquel vendedor. B) Esa vendedora. C) Este vendedor. D) Ese vendedor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Aquel vendedor. 49. Quiero comprar estas camisetas hechas de ..... A) Seda. B) Solo. C) Sala. D) Sela. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Seda. 50. He is from ..... A) Peruvian. B) Mexican. C) Candian. D) Japan. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Japan. 51. Complete the sentence with the correct noun:'The ..... will have a meeting tomorrow.' A) elders B) elder C) elderly D) elderlies A) Elders. B) Elderly. C) Elder. D) Elderlies. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Elderly. 52. What is the best way to combine these sentences?The lively employee assisted us. He was tall. He was smiling. A) The lively employee assisted us. He was tall and smiling. B) The lively employee assisted us and he was smiling. C) The lively employee that assisted us was tall and smiling. D) No change is needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The lively employee that assisted us was tall and smiling. 53. In the sentence 'After the fire drill, the uninjured were allowed back inside, ' which word is a participial adjective used as a noun? A) After. B) Uninjured. C) Allowed. D) Inside. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Uninjured. 54. Pain in the neck. A) Hard to get along with sometimes. B) I need help. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hard to get along with sometimes. 55. In the phrase 'The wise are respected, ' 'wise' functions as an adjective. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 56. True or False:An adjective can be used as a noun when it refers to a group of people with the same characteristic. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 57. The gold one (cadena) A) Las de plata. B) Los de oro. C) La de plata. D) La de oro. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) La de oro. 58. In which sentence is the adjective functioning as a noun? A) She is reading a book. B) The dog barked loudly. C) The wise know when to speak. D) He is a good friend. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The wise know when to speak. 59. True or False:'The unfortunate need our help the most' uses 'unfortunate' as a noun. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 60. Large buses stop at the corner. A) Stop at the corner. B) Buses stop. C) Large buses. D) None of the above. 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