Coordinating Adjectives Quiz 17 (60 MCQs)

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1. Which pair of adjectives needs a comma? 'The ..... cat was sleeping.'
2. Complete the sentence with the correct punctuation:The ..... , ..... puppy chewed on its toy. A) energetic playful B) energetic, playful C) playful energetic D) energetic playful,
3. Read the following questions. Some sentences need commas, and some do not. Reflect on your knowledge of commas in coordinate adjectives:1) Can you reverse their order?2) Can you put the word "and" between them?
4. Is a comma needed in this sentence?I love your new red car.
5. Fill in the blank:For my birthday, I got a pair of ..... sneakers.
6. Which set of adjectives are cumulative and should NOT have a comma?
7. Complete the sentence:The ..... meal was delicious.
8. True or False:A good way to check if you need a comma is to see if you can put the word 'and' between the adjectives and the sentence still makes sense.
9. Which comma rule dictates the use of the comma in the following sentence:"Be home by four, " my mom shouted.
10. Adjective or Adverb?My neighbor, who is unusually tall, is always cautious around ceiling fans.
11. The archeologist found many ancient Sumerian artifacts in the ruins of the city.Are these coordinate adjectives that need a comma?
12. Which of the following is true about cumulative adjectives?
13. Complete the sentence:The ..... , ..... river flowed through the valley. A) wide winding B) wide, winding C) winding wide D) winding, wide
14. Identify the correct use of commas:The cake was a delicious sweet dessert.
15. Which of the following sentences use correct comma usage with coordinate adjectives? a) He wore a bright, colorful tie. b) He wore a bright colorful tie. c) He wore a bright, colorful, tie.
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17. Which sentence uses commas correctly with coordinate adjectives? A) The shiny new car was parked outside. B) The shiny, new car was parked outside. C) The shiny new, car was parked outside. D) The shiny new car, was parked outside.
18. Your friend wrote:'I saw a huge scary spider in the garage.' How would you correct the punctuation in this sentence?
19. What happens if you don't use a comma between coordinate adjectives?
20. Choose the sentence with properly placed commas:A) The young, energetic puppy chased its tail. B) The young energetic, puppy chased its tail. C) The young energetic puppy, chased its tail. D) The young, energetic puppy, chased its tail.
21. Which of the following sentences use correct comma usage with coordinate adjectives? a) She bought a soft, fluffy blanket. b) She bought a soft fluffy blanket. c) She bought a soft, fluffy, blanket.
22. Determine the structure of the following sentence:Jamel organized the festival, and he called all the bands.
23. Are the blue adjectives cumulative or coordinate?Autumn saved her money to buy a pair of expensive yellow shoes.
24. Which comma rule dictates the use of the comma in the following sentence:The small, young puppies enjoy a game of fetch.
25. Which sentence uses commas correctly for coordinate adjectives? A) The small, cozy room was perfect for reading. B) The small cozy, room was perfect for reading. C) The small cozy room, was perfect for reading. D) The small cozy room was, perfect for reading.
26. Complete the sentence:The ..... , ..... sky turned dark as the storm approached.
27. Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of commas with coordinate adjectives.a) They live in a small cozy house.b) They live in a small, cozy house.c) They live in a small cozy, house.d) They live in a small, cozy, house.
28. How many commas should be used in the sentence: "She bought a delicious creamy chocolate cake" ?
29. True or False:Non-coordinate adjectives are separated by a comma.
30. Oliver's dog is acting like Jekyll and Hyde. Can you guess why?
31. In the classic tale A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is known for valuing money over people.What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?When Grace and Oliver went fundraising, they decided to skip Mr. Thompson's house because he's known as a real Scrooge in the neighborhood.
32. Select the correct conjunction:I can't remember his name, ..... I know his face from somewhere.
33. In a lively classroom, David, Avery, and Daniel eagerly listened to the guest speaker. What type of sentence structure is this?
34. Identify the adjective:The happy kids ran out the door to recess.
35. Where would the comma go in the following sentence:Adam studied hard for his test yet he still failed.
36. Hey there, young detectives! Can you solve this Inference Riddle? Benjamin and Abigail are counting on you! You can plant me. You can pick me. You can pop me or make me into bread. What am I?
37. Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct use of coordinating adjectives? A) She wore a long, flowing, dress. B) They have a big, brown, dog. C) He lives in a small, cozy, apartment.
38. Which sentence contains correct comma placement?
39. Liam was doing great with his diet until a new chocolate store opened down the street. Chocolate is his Achilles' heel!
40. Is the comma in the correct place?My sister went to college in Boston, Massachusetts.
41. What pronoun replaces "the house" ?The house needs a fresh coat of paint.
42. Liam decided to spice up his wardrobe and tossed two black shirts into the cleaning pile. What kind of adjectives are used here?
43. In 1815, the legendary French emperor Napoleon faced his ultimate challenge at the Battle of Waterloo, marking his final stand before stepping down from power.What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?For Nora and her team, last night's play-off in the semifinals turned out to be their Waterloo.
44. Is the following sentence punctuated correctly? My doctor, who graduated from Harvard University, is very intelligent.
45. Identify the adjective:Jake ate seven cookies.
46. Which of the following examples correctly uses coordinating adjectives?
47. Which sentence correctly uses a comma with coordinating adjectives?
48. How many commas does this sentence need?My family has a dog and a rabbit.
49. Which of the following sentences use coordinating adjectives correctly? A) She wore a beautiful, long, silk dress. B) He bought a large, blue, car. C) They live in a small, white, house.
50. Choose the best punctuation for this sentence:My youngest brother who lives in Oregon helped me design a website for my company.
51. Just like the superhero Spider-Man, who has a spidey sense that alerts him to danger, Noah felt a tingle in his own spidey sense as he hurried along the mysterious trail.What does the allusion to 'spidey sense' mean in this context?
52. Hey students! Michael and Luna are having a debate. Can you help them out? Which of the following statements is true about allusions?
53. Emma and William are having a debate:True or False:Non-coordinate adjectives are separated by a comma.
54. Which conjunction best fills in the blank? "Tina didn't like bugs, ..... insects.
55. Identify the sentence where the use of a comma with coordinating adjectives is optional.
56. What is the appositive phrase in the following sentence:My uncle, a lawyer, is visiting us.
57. What pronoun can replaces "Sarah" ?Sarah made dinner for the whole family.
58. Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of commas with coordinate adjectives.a) He is a smart intelligent boy.b) He is a smart, intelligent boy.c) He is a smart intelligent, boy.d) He is a smart, intelligent, boy.
59. Our teacher has a large glorious collection of POP Marvel bobble heads.
60. What is it called when the modifier is modifying something in the sentence but is in the wrong place?