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Attributive Adjectives – Quiz 1
Attributive Adjectives Quiz 1 (8 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates the ability to identify and distinguish between attributive adjectives, predicative adjectives, and other modifying words in noun phrases. It assesses understanding of how attributive adjectives function within sentences and their role in modifying nouns.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
What is the attributive adjective in this sentence?My new clothes were lost.
A) Were.
B) New.
C) Lost.
D) My.
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Explanations:
The attributive adjective in the sentence "My new clothes were lost" is
new
. An attributive adjective modifies a noun by describing, identifying, or quantifying it. In this case, "new" describes the clothes.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Were - This is a verb in the passive voice and does not describe the clothes.
Option B:
New - Correct. It modifies the noun "clothes."
Option C:
Lost - This describes the state of the clothes, but it is a past participle functioning as an adjective in this sentence.
Option D:
My - This is a possessive determiner, not an attributive adjective.
2.
What is the attributive adjective in this sentence?The busy woman cannot be disturbed.
A) Woman.
B) The.
C) Busy.
D) Disturbed.
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Explanations:
The attributive adjective in the sentence "The busy woman cannot be disturbed" is
C) Busy.
An attributive adjective modifies a noun by describing, identifying, or quantifying it. In this case, "busy" describes the noun "woman."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Woman - This is the noun being modified, not an adjective.
Option B:
The - This is a determiner, not an attributive adjective.
Option C:
Busy - Correct. It describes the woman.
Option D:
Disturbed - This is a predicate adjective describing the state of the subject, not an attributive one.
3.
I was TIRED and thirsty, but the kind woman gave me food and water.
A) Attributive adjective.
B) Predicative adjective.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The claimed correct answer is B) Predicative adjective because in the sentence "I was TIRED and thirsty, but the kind woman gave me food and water," the word "TIRED" functions as a predicative adjective. It describes the state of the subject "I" after an action (being given food and water), rather than modifying another noun directly.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Attributive adjectives modify nouns or pronouns immediately before them, which is not the case for "TIRED" in this sentence.
Option B:
Correct. Predicative adjectives describe the subject of a sentence after a linking verb like "was," "is," "were," etc.
Option C:
Incorrect as it includes Option A, which is not applicable here.
Option D:
Incorrect because one of the options (B) is correct.
4.
In February my mother will bring me a SHINY new smartphone.
A) Attributive adjective.
B) Predicative adjective.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
In the sentence "In February my mother will bring me a SHINY new smartphone," the word "SHINY" is an attributive adjective because it directly modifies and describes the noun "smartphone." It provides additional information about the quality or appearance of the smartphone before the noun.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "SHINY" functions as an attributive adjective, describing the smartphone.
Option B:
Incorrect. "SHINY" is not a predicative adjective in this sentence; it does not come after the noun and a linking verb.
Option C:
Incorrect. Only Option A is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. The sentence clearly demonstrates an attributive adjective usage.
5.
What is the attributive adjective in this sentence?The polite mailman stopped by our house to give us the letters.
A) Polite.
B) Letters.
C) House.
D) Mailman.
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Explanations:
The attributive adjective in the sentence is "polite." Adjectives that come before and modify a noun are called attributive adjectives. In this case, "polite" describes the mailman.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Polite" modifies "mailman," making it an attributive adjective.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Letters" is a noun, not an adjective.
Option C:
Incorrect. "House" is a noun, not an adjective.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Mailman" is a noun, not an adjective.
6.
Moist flan is our dessert.
A) Attributive adjective.
B) Predicative adjective.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
In the sentence "Moist flan is our dessert," the word "moist" modifies and describes the noun "flan." This function of an adjective, where it directly precedes and provides more information about a noun or pronoun, is known as an attributive adjective.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Moist" functions as an attributive adjective by describing the nature of the flan.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Moist" does not function as a predicative adjective, which would require it to be placed after a linking verb like "is."
Option C:
Incorrect. Only Option A is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. The sentence clearly demonstrates the use of an attributive adjective.
7.
What is the attributive adjective in this sentence?The small house is ours.
A) The.
B) House.
C) Small.
D) Is.
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Explanations:
The attributive adjective in the sentence "The small house is ours" is
small
. Adjectives that come directly before a noun to describe it are called attributive adjectives.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
The is a determiner, not an adjective.
Option B:
House is the noun in the sentence and does not function as an adjective.
Option C:
Small describes the noun house and functions as an attributive adjective.
Option D:
Is is a verb, not an adjective.
8.
What is the attributive adjective in this sentence?The young man in the office is my brother.
A) Young.
B) The.
C) Man.
D) Brother.
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Explanations:
The attributive adjective in the sentence "The young man in the office is my brother" is "young." An attributive adjective modifies a noun and comes before it in the sentence.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Young" describes the noun "man."
Option B:
Incorrect. "The" is a determiner, not an adjective.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Man" is a noun, not an adjective.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Brother" is a noun and the predicate nominative in this sentence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are attributive adjectives?
Attributive adjectives are words that describe or modify a noun in the same phrase, appearing before the noun. They provide information about the qualities, states, or characteristics of the noun.
How do attributive adjectives differ from predicative adjectives?
Attributive adjectives modify a noun directly in the same phrase, while predicative adjectives come after a linking verb and describe the subject of the sentence. For example, "The red apple" uses an attributive adjective, whereas "The apple is red" uses a predicative adjective.
Can all adjectives be used as attributive adjectives?
Not all adjectives can function as attributive adjectives. Some adjectives, like those that end in -ing or -ed and certain abstract adjectives, are typically used after the noun they modify rather than before it.
Where do attributive adjectives appear in a sentence?
Attributive adjectives usually come immediately before the noun or pronoun they modify. They are part of the same phrase and provide essential information about the noun's qualities, size, shape, color, etc.
Why are attributive adjectives important in writing?
Attributive adjectives help to paint a vivid picture and provide clarity about the noun they modify. They enhance the description, making the text more engaging and informative for the reader.