This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Adjectives > Coordinating Adjectives – Quiz 9 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Coordinating Adjectives Quiz 9 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Complete the sentence:Her ..... , ..... eyes sparkled in the sunlight. A) Bright, blue. B) Bright blue. C) Bright blue,. D) Bright, blue,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bright, blue. 2. Which technique shows why 'calm, patient teacher' is coordinate? A) Replace adjectives with adverbs. B) The 'and test':calm and patient teacher. C) The 'meaning test':one is opinion, one is fact. D) The 'noun test':drop the noun. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The 'and test':calm and patient teacher. 3. The windblown leaves raced me home. A) Metaphor. B) Simile. C) Personification. D) Symbolism. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Personification. 4. Henry, Anika, and Zoe were excited for their field trip, hoping it would be on a bright sunny day. What do you think about the weather description? A) Coordinate (need a comma). B) Not Coordinate (no comma needed). C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Coordinate (need a comma). 5. Coordinate Adjectives are adjectives that ..... A) Are always followed by a noun. B) Are always used in pairs. C) Do not use commas. D) Use commas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Use commas. 6. My purple coffee cup is still sitting in the sink A) No comma. B) Comma. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No comma. 7. Natalies' flower was the most beautiful I had ever seen. A) $^{Change }$$^{Natalies' }$$^{to }$$^{Natalies's}$. B) Change most beautiful to more beautiful. C) No change is needed. D) Change flower to flour. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) $^{Change }$$^{Natalies' }$$^{to }$$^{Natalies's}$. 8. True or False:In the sentence 'The old wooden chair creaked loudly, ' a comma is needed between 'old' and 'wooden.' A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 9. Choose the best way to complete the sentence, using 'and' to connect the adjectives:The hike was ..... A) Long and, challenging. B) Long, and challenging. C) Long and challenging. D) Long challenging. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Long and challenging. 10. Which of the following pairs of adjectives are coordinate adjectives? A) big, red B) beautiful, old C) delicious, chocolatey D) tall, wooden A) Small, blue. B) Big, red. C) Fast, furious. D) Hot, spicy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Big, red. 11. In the sentence "The tall silent boy sat alone, " where should the comma be placed? A) After "tall". B) After "silent". C) After "boy". D) No comma needed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After "tall". 12. Complete the sentence:The winner of the race was a fast ..... runner. A) Energetic. B) , energetic. C) And energetic. D) Energetic,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) , energetic. 13. What is the sneaky subordinating conjunction hiding in this sentence? Jackson and Arjun went on a wild adventure to the Danube because they ran out of eggs for their giant omelette. A) Eggs. B) Danube. C) Because. D) Jackson. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because. 14. Which sentence correctly uses commas with coordinate adjectives to describe a meal? A) The spicy, tangy, sauce was delicious. B) The spicy, tangy sauce was delicious. C) The spicy tangy sauce was delicious. D) The spicy tangy, sauce was delicious. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The spicy, tangy sauce was delicious. 15. True or False:In 'The large, friendly dog barked loudly, ' the adjectives need a comma. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 16. Complete the sentence:The ..... puppy wagged its tail. A) Happy playful,. B) Happy playful. C) Happy, playful. D) Happy, playful,. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Happy, playful. 17. True or False:The following sentence is punctuated correctly. 'We sat on the lumpy, uncomfortable couch.' A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 18. Determine whether the following sentences have coordinate adjectives or if they are non-coordinate. Decide where the comma goes or if the sentence does not need a comma.Addie ate the sweet juicy apple with a vengeance. A) Juicy, apple. B) Non-coordinate, no comma. C) Ate, juicy. D) Sweet, juicy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sweet, juicy. 19. What's wrong with the following sentence? When I was was little I used to hate my English class. A) No change is necessary. B) You need a comma after the word little because the sentence begins with an independent clause. C) You need a period after little because the sentence starts with a subordinating conjunction. D) You need a comma after the word little because the sentence begins with a dependent clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) You need a comma after the word little because the sentence begins with a dependent clause. 20. He bought an old Italian painting. Why don't we place a comma between 'old' and 'Italian'? A) Both adjectives are opinions. B) They describe the same category (age). C) They belong to different DOSA-SCOMP categories (age + origin). D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They belong to different DOSA-SCOMP categories (age + origin). 21. In the phrase 'a dark, stormy night', which test shows these are coordinate adjectives? A) The 'and test' $\rightarrow$ a dark and stormy night still makes sense. B) The order test $\rightarrow$ you can't flip them. C) The meaning test $\rightarrow$ they describe different types. D) The comma test $\rightarrow$ always add commas. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The 'and test' $\rightarrow$ a dark and stormy night still makes sense. 22. If you can put "and" in between the two adjectives OR switch the order of the adjectives, then you have coordinate adjectives that need a comma between them. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 23. Complete the sentence:The ..... journey was exhausting but rewarding. A) Arduous long. B) Long arduous,. C) Long arduous. D) Long, arduous. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Long, arduous. 24. Which of the following sentences uses coordinate adjectives incorrectly? A) The old wooden chair was creaky. B) The cold, dark night was frightening. C) The bright, cheerful room was welcoming. D) The large, heavy box was hard to lift. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The old wooden chair was creaky. 25. Sharks are interesting intelligent creatures. A) Interesting intelligent. B) Interesting, intelligent. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Interesting, intelligent. 26. Which sentence correctly uses 'and' to connect coordinate adjectives? A) It was a boring and long movie. B) I want a new and gaming computer. C) She wore a red and silk dress. D) He is my best and old friend. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It was a boring and long movie. 27. What is the main reason we use commas between coordinate adjectives? A) To separate two equal descriptions of the same noun. B) To show which adjective is more important. C) To follow the rule for all adjectives before a noun. D) To make the sentence longer. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To separate two equal descriptions of the same noun. 28. Identify the type of adjectives in the sentence:The tall, majestic mountains were covered in snow. A) Cumulative. B) Coordinate. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Coordinate. 29. True or false:In the sentence 'The old, wooden ship sailed into the harbor', the use of commas is incorrect. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 30. Complete the sentence:The ..... , ..... path led us through the forest. A) Narrow winding. B) Narrow, winding. C) Narrow and winding. D) Narrow, and winding. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Narrow, winding. 31. Coordinate adjectives are two or more adjectives that modify the same noun equally. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 32. Where does the comma belong in the following sentence?We were supposed to go to the movies but Amy had to cancel because she felt sick. A) After CANCEL. B) After MOVIES. C) After BECAUSE. D) After GO. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After MOVIES. 33. Which sentence shows the correct way to use a comma with coordinate adjectives? A) He is a smart funny, guy. B) It was a dark, stormy night. C) She has a big red, ball. D) We saw the tall, old, oak tree. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It was a dark, stormy night. 34. Choose the sentence that does NOT use a comma between adjectives, but should. A) The large, heavy box was hard to move. B) The cold rainy night was scary. C) The bright, cheerful flowers bloomed. D) The old, dusty attic was full of secrets. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The cold rainy night was scary. 35. Tom lives in an old, and run-down apartment. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 36. Which word is the adverb in the sentence?He quickly finished his homework before dinner. A) Finished. B) Dinner. C) Homework. D) Quickly. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Quickly. 37. Identify the coordinate adjectives in this sentence:'The cake was a delicious, creamy dessert.' A) The, was. B) Cake, dessert. C) Was, a. D) Delicious, creamy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Delicious, creamy. 38. In which sentence are the adjectives used as coordinate adjectives? A) She has a cheerful little dog. B) My cousin lives in a big brick house. C) The bright yellow car is mine. D) The bright, cheerful room was filled with sunlight. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The bright, cheerful room was filled with sunlight. 39. My little brother wanted to come with me to the party but I wouldn't get him. A) Correctly punctuated. B) Incorrectly punctuated. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrectly punctuated. 40. Complete the sentence:The ..... puppy was adopted quickly. A) cute, friendly B) cute friendly C) cute friendly, D) cute; friendly A) Cute friendly. B) Cute, friendly. C) Cute; friendly. D) Cute friendly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cute, friendly. 41. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? The old, creaky house was full of surprises. A) The old creaky, house was full of surprises. B) The old creaky house, was full of surprises. C) The old, creaky house was full of surprises. D) The old, creaky, house was full of surprises. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The old, creaky house was full of surprises. 42. Complete the sentence:He told a ..... story to make us laugh. A) Long, silly. B) Silly long. C) Long silly. D) Long and, silly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Long, silly. 43. Which writing strategy is used in the writing below?"The nation was founded, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal" . A) Ba-da-bing. B) Pitchforking. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pitchforking. 44. We ate large blueberry muffins for breakfast.Are these coordinate adjectives that need a comma? A) Coordinate adjectives. B) Not coordinate adjectives. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not coordinate adjectives. 45. True or False:You can switch the order of coordinate adjectives and the sentence will still make sense. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 46. Determine the type of adjectives:The gentle, soothing music helped me relax after a long day. A) Cumulative. B) Coordinate. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Coordinate. 47. We are planning a surprise birthday party for Nico. A) Coordinate. B) Non-coordinate. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Non-coordinate. 48. Which sentence accurately uses a comma between coordinate adjectives? A) The cat had a soft, fluffy coat. B) The pizza was a cheesy spicy delight. C) It was a long tedious journey. D) He wore a thick, wool, sweater. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The cat had a soft, fluffy coat. 49. True or False:In the sentence 'The actor was talented and charismatic, ' the adjectives are coordinate adjectives. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 50. Identify the coordinate adjectives in the following sentence:The delicious, chocolatey cake was a hit at the party. A) Bland, plain. B) Yummy, sugary. C) Delicious, chocolatey. D) Tasty, sweet. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Delicious, chocolatey. 51. The weatherman warned of hot windy conditions. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 52. Choose the correct way to punctuate this sentence:It was a long tiring journey. A) It was a long, tiring journey. B) It was, a long tiring journey. C) It was a, long tiring journey. D) It was a long tiring journey. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It was a long, tiring journey. 53. Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate coordinate adjectives? 'The ..... house was perfect for the party.' A) Spacious modern,. B) Spacious, modern,. C) Spacious, modern. D) Spacious modern. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Spacious, modern. 54. The quiet peaceful meadow was relaxing. A) Coordinate (needs a comma). B) Not coordinate (no comma needed). C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Coordinate (needs a comma). 55. Is a comma needed in this sentence?You sold me a mushy sticky apple! A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 56. True or False:'The dense green forest was beautiful.' is written correctly without a comma. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 57. Hey Arjun, can you spot the sentence where the commas are perfectly placed between the adjectives? A) The loud annoying, alarm woke me up. B) The loud, annoying alarm woke me up. C) The loud, annoying, alarm woke me up. D) The loud annoying alarm, woke me up. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The loud, annoying alarm woke me up. 58. Identify the coordinate adjectives in the following sentence:The old, rusty car sputtered to a stop. A) Old, rusty. B) Big, spacious. C) Fast, reliable. D) Shiny, new. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Old, rusty. 59. Complete the sentence:The ..... , friendly dog wagged its tail. A) Big, brown,. B) Big brown. C) Big, brown. D) Big brown,. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Big, brown. 60. The tall glass skyscraper casts a large shadow. A) Coordinate. B) Non-coordinate. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Non-coordinate. ← 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