Questions and Answers on Adjectives
Question 1 : Adjectives describe ……………………. or …………………………
Answer : nouns, pronouns
Question 2 : Which type of adjective restricts the definition of the word it modifies?
Answer : The limiting adjectives restrict definitions.
Question 3 : Are proper adjectives capitalized?
Answer : Proper adjectives are always capitalized.
Question 4 : Where are adjectives that modify pronouns placed?
Answer : Adjectives follow the pronouns they modify.
Question 5 : Where would you place an adjective to emphasize it?
Answer : Place the adjective after the noun for emphasis.
Question 6 : Is the superlative degree exclusive or inclusive?
Answer : The superlative degree is inclusive.
Question 7 : What are the two primary ways of creating the forms of comparison?
Answer : Create the forms of comparison by adding a suffix (-er/-est) or an adverb (more/less, most/least).
Question 8 : Why is it inappropriate to use the adjective vertical in the comparative or superlative degrees?
Answer : Vertical is superlative by definition.
Question 9 : What is the difference between cardinal and ordinal numbers?
Answer : Cardinal numbers are counting numbers. Ordinal numbers are position numbers.
Question 10 : Is it correct to say ” a universe” or “an universe”?
Answer : Since the word universe begins with a consonant sound, ” a universe” is the correct choice.