This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Adjectives > Coordinating Adjectives – Quiz 18 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Coordinating Adjectives Quiz 18 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A non-essential is A) Always at the beginning of a sentence. B) Usually at the end of a sentence. C) Something we can delete without significantly changing the meaning or grammar of a sentence. D) Always a clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Something we can delete without significantly changing the meaning or grammar of a sentence. 2. Choose the coordinating adjectives in the sentence:The old and rusty car broke down on the highway.a) old and rustyb) broke downc) card) highway A) Highway. B) Car. C) A) old and rusty. D) Broke down. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A) old and rusty. 3. Does the following sentence require a comma between the two adjectives?The brave loyal soldier stood guard. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 4. Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of commas with coordinate adjectives.a) She wore a beautiful red silk dress.b) She wore a beautiful, red silk dress.c) She wore a beautiful red, silk dress.d) She wore a beautiful, red, silk dress. A) B. B) A. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) B. 5. What pronoun can replace "Miguel and Ramon" ?Tyler played tag with Miguel and Ramon. A) She. B) Them. C) They. D) He. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Them. 6. Does the following sentence require a comma between the two adjectives? He told a funny interesting story. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 7. Click on the coordinating conjunction. A) And. B) Be. C) The. D) Since. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 8. How many commas does this sentence need?Ann is wearing a dress that is blue orange pink purple and white. A) 4. B) 3. C) 1. D) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 4. 9. Does this sentence need a comma? The fluffy brown puppy is the one we want. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 10. What are coordinating adjectives? A) A word, phrase, or clause that functions as an adjective or adverb. B) Noun or pronoun or phrase set off by commas that interrupts the sentence and gives further explanation. C) Adjectives that appear in sequence with one another that modify the same noun. D) Temporary departure from a main theme or topic, a short digression. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Adjectives that appear in sequence with one another that modify the same noun. 11. When are FANBOYS generally used during a sentence. A) In the beginning. B) At the end. C) In the middle. D) Anywhere. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In the middle. 12. Select the correct conjunction:Do you want tea ..... coffee? A) And. B) Or. C) But. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 13. Which conjunction best fills in the blank? "Nora likes pickles ..... cucumbers." A) Nor. B) For. C) So. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) And. 14. Identify the adjective:The small bird flew out of the tree. A) Bird. B) Small. C) The. D) Tree. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Small. 15. What defines the use of commas to set off phrases that express contrast? A) Comparing Phrase. B) Opinion Phrase. C) Contrasting Phrase. D) Different Phrase. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Contrasting Phrase. 16. He added two black shirts to the cleaning pile. A) Coordinate. B) Non-coordinate. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Non-coordinate. 17. Emma and Ava are having a fun debate in class. Can you help them figure out what FANBOYS are? A) Prepositions. B) Interjections. C) Coordinating conjunctions. D) Personal pronouns. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Coordinating conjunctions. 18. Select the correct conjunction:I like orange, ..... not oranges. A) But. B) Yet. C) So. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 19. Are the two adjectives in this sentence Coordinate Adjectives (need commas) or Cumulative Adjectives (no commas)?The light gray cat slowly stalked the bird. A) Coordinate Adjectives. B) Cumulative Adjectives. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cumulative Adjectives. 20. The outcome in my opinion looks bleak. A) The outcome, in my opinion, looks bleak. B) No Change. C) The outcome in my opinion, looks, bleak. D) The outcome in, my opinion looks, bleak. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The outcome, in my opinion, looks bleak. 21. What is the full acronym used for coordinating conjunctions? A) FANBOY. B) FANGIRLS. C) FATHIPPOS. D) FANBOYS. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) FANBOYS. 22. Put the comma between the coordinating adjectives.The smart studious boy read every night. A) Smart, studious. B) Studious, boy. C) Read, every. D) The, smart. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Smart, studious. 23. Choose the sentence that correctly applies the rule for punctuating coordinating adjectives. A) The soft, fluffy pillow was perfect for sleeping. B) She wore her heavy winter coat. C) The bright, green, and blue parrot spoke clearly. D) He is an experienced and wise leader. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The soft, fluffy pillow was perfect for sleeping. 24. Identify the adjective:How do you like my new glasses? A) New. B) How. C) You. D) Glasses. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) New. 25. Does the following sentence require a comma between the two adjectives? She found a shiny silver coin. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 26. What is the purpose of the "and" test for adjectives? A) To decide if a comma should be used between adjectives. B) To check if adjectives can be used interchangeably. C) To see if adjectives need to be in a specific order. D) To determine if adjectives are non-coordinating. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To decide if a comma should be used between adjectives. 27. Select the correct conjunction:I will study my spelling words ..... I can get a good score on the test. A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) So. 28. Identify the coordinating adjectives in the sentence:The sleek, silver, sports car raced down the highway. A) Sleek, fast, car. B) Shiny, metallic, vehicle. C) Quick, gray, sedan. D) Sleek, silver, sports. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sleek, silver, sports. 29. We hoped however that the weather would improve. A) No Change. B) We hoped, however, that the weather would improve. C) We hoped however that, the weather, would improve. D) We, hoped however, that the weather would improve. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We hoped, however, that the weather would improve. 30. In one of Aesop's fables, a lion, a fox, a jackal, and a wolf go on a hunting adventure, planning to share their catch equally. But the lion, being the king of the jungle, claims more than his fair share.What does the phrase the lion's share mean in the sentence below?Ava complains that her brother Aiden always takes the lion's share of the snacks during movie night. A) An equal amount. B) The largest portion. C) A tiny bit. D) An even split. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The largest portion. 31. Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas to separate coordinate adjectives?a) The big, fluffy, white cat slept on the couch.b) The big fluffy white cat slept on the couch.c) The big fluffy, white cat slept on the couch.d) The big fluffy white, cat slept on the couch. A) D. B) B. C) C. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A. 32. In the bustling world of Emma and her brother Aiden, each has their own unique style. Emma loves to make her bed every morning, while Aiden prefers the 'natural' look of an unmade bed. Emma folds all her clothes neatly before putting them away, but Aiden thinks the floor is a great place for his wardrobe.What word can be used to describe Aiden? A) Young. B) Mean. C) Messy. D) Neat. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Messy. 33. Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas to separate coordinate adjectives?a) The small, round, wooden table was placed in the corner.b) The small round wooden table was placed in the corner.c) The small round, wooden table was placed in the corner.d) The small round wooden, table was placed in the corner. A) D. B) C. C) A. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A. 34. What are the types of coordinating conjunctions? A) Because. B) However. C) Although. D) For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. 35. Which sentence requires the insertion of commas between coordinate adjectives? A) There is an old oak tree in my yard. B) The lovely natural dyes used in making the quilt made it the perfect color for our home. C) The young blonde woman sat on the long wooden bench waiting for the bus. D) I watched the handsome well-dressed man enter the dilapidated general store. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The lovely natural dyes used in making the quilt made it the perfect color for our home. 36. Fill in the blank:Coordinating conjunctions are used to join ..... A) Pronouns, articles, or conjunctions. B) Words, phrases, or clauses. C) Prepositions, adverbs, or interjections. D) Verbs, nouns, or adjectives. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Words, phrases, or clauses. 37. When Zoe saw her spelling grade, she dramatically kicked her desk and dashed out of the classroom like a whirlwind.How is Zoe feeling when she sees her grade? A) Excited. B) Furious. C) Tired. D) Sad. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Furious. 38. True or False:Coordinating conjunctions can be used to join more than two words or phrases. A) False. B) True. C) Only in certain cases. D) Coordinating conjunctions cannot join words or phrases. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 39. Where would the comma go:It was a long hot summer. A) After hot. B) After It. C) After was. D) After long. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) After long. 40. True or False:Coordinating adjectives are always separated by commas. A) Only in certain cases. B) Sometimes. C) False. D) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) False. 41. Which of the following sentences has coordinating adjectives?a) The old, wooden chair creaked when I sat on it.b) The long, winding road led to the beach.c) The tired, sleepy child yawned and went to bed.d) The big, blue sky stretched out above us. A) B. B) C. C) A. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A. 42. Identify the coordinating adjectives in the sentence:She wore a beautiful and elegant dress to the party.a) wore ab) beautiful and elegantc) dress tod) the party A) Wore a. B) Dress to. C) Beautiful and elegant. D) The party. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Beautiful and elegant. 43. In the sentence "The clear blue water was inviting, " how should commas be used? A) No commas needed. B) The clear blue, water was inviting. C) The clear, blue water was inviting. D) The, clear blue water was inviting. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No commas needed. 44. Imagine the kind gentle giant helping Arjun and Isla down the beanstalk. Is this a coordinate action? A) Coordinate. B) Not coordinate. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Coordinate. 45. Choose the sentence where the commas are used incorrectly with coordinating adjectives. A) The cold, bitter wind made us shiver. B) She handed me a warm, soft blanket. C) He bought a new, shiny, metal toolbox. D) It was a long, exhausting day. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He bought a new, shiny, metal toolbox. 46. What is the appositive phrase in the following sentence:Mrs. Harris, the meanest teacher I have ever had, loves to talk about books. A) Mrs. Harris. B) The meanest teacher I have ever had. C) Loves to talk about books. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The meanest teacher I have ever had. 47. Imagine you're helping Arjun and Zoe with their grammar homework. If adjectives are coordinate, what fun trick can you do with them? A) Flip-flop them in the sentence and it still makes sense. B) Leave one out and it still makes sense. C) Add another adjective and it still makes sense. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Flip-flop them in the sentence and it still makes sense. 48. Which of the following sentences has coordinating adjectives?a) The cute, little puppy wagged its tail.b) The old, dusty book sat on the shelf.c) The tall, strong man lifted the heavy box.d) The beautiful, sunny day made everyone smile. A) A. B) C. C) B. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. 49. Click on the sentence that correctly uses coordinating conjunctions. A) "Sal bought cookies for Lisa.". B) "The mayor had not arrived yet.". C) "I couldn't wait, but I was also nervous.". D) "I will not believe you!". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "I couldn't wait, but I was also nervous.". 50. Hey there, young detectives! Can you solve this Inference Riddle? Birds fly south for me. I am a season when Michael and Lily love to build snowmen, the days are short, and the nights are long. What season am I? A) I am winter. B) I am spring. C) I am autumn. D) I am summer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I am winter. 51. Which coordinating conjunction is used to show choice? A) And. B) But. C) Nor. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Or. 52. Select the correct conjunction:I wanted to buy a newspaper ..... didn't have enough money. A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But. 53. Identify the coordinating adjectives in the following sentence:The big, red, juicy apple fell from the tree. A) Massive, ruby, sweet. B) Huge, scarlet, succulent. C) Large, crimson, ripe. D) Big, red, juicy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Big, red, juicy. 54. What punctuation mark is necessary when writing an appositive or appositive phrase? A) Period. B) Dash. C) Semi colon. D) Comma. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Comma. 55. Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas to separate coordinate adjectives?a) The delicious, juicy, ripe apple fell from the tree.b) The delicious juicy ripe apple fell from the tree.c) The delicious juicy, ripe apple fell from the tree.d) The delicious juicy ripe, apple fell from the tree. A) D. B) B. C) C. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A. 56. According to the "order" test, when can adjectives be considered coordinating? A) When the meaning changes after switching the order of the adjectives. B) When the adjectives cannot be separated by the word "and". C) When the sentence still makes sense after switching the order of the adjectives. D) When the adjectives describe the noun in a dependent way. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) When the sentence still makes sense after switching the order of the adjectives. 57. Identify the coordinating adjectives in the sentence:The small and cozy cafe served delicious coffee.a) small and cozyb) served deliciousnc) cafe servedd) coffee A) A) small and cozy. B) D) coffee. C) Nc) cafe served. D) B) served delicious. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A) small and cozy. 58. Determine if the following sentence needs commas in between the adjectives:The two tall men were fishing in the lake. A) Two, tall. B) Two tall. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Two tall. 59. Read the following sentence and decide whether the phrase typed in green is essential or nonessential.The football players on the field ran the ball and scored a touchdown. A) Essential. B) Nonessential. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Essential. 60. What pronoun replaces "Mrs. Cane" ?Mr. Cane went to the movies with Mrs. Cane. A) It. B) He. C) She. D) Her. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Her. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesParts Of Speech QuizzesGrammar QuizzesCoordinating Adjectives Quiz 1Coordinating Adjectives Quiz 2Coordinating Adjectives Quiz 3Coordinating Adjectives Quiz 4Coordinating Adjectives Quiz 5Coordinating Adjectives Quiz 6Coordinating Adjectives Quiz 7Coordinating Adjectives Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books