English Grammar- Predicate Adjectives Quiz

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1. Your new puppy is so cute!

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The given sentence is expressing admiration for a new puppy, describing it as "cute". The adjective "cute" is used to convey that the puppy is adorable or attractive.

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English Grammar- Predicate Adjectives Quiz - Quiz

Predicate adjectives are a different kind of adjectives that, when used in a sentence, modifies the subject and is a place after a linking verb. How good are you at adding predictive nouns? The quiz below is designed to help you refresh your memory. Give it a try and choose... see morethe predicate adjective that is right for the noun. All the best!
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2. The plane ride was very bumpy.

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The word "bumpy" describes the ride on the plane. It suggests that the plane experienced a lot of turbulence or roughness during the journey.

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3. My homeroom teacher is very strict.

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The given answer "strict" is the correct answer because it accurately describes the homeroom teacher as being very strict. The adjective "strict" means that the teacher enforces rules and expectations strictly, without leniency. This implies that the teacher has high expectations for behavior and academic performance, and may have a low tolerance for mistakes or misbehavior.

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4. The computers are very slow.

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The given statement suggests that the computers mentioned in the context are operating at a slow speed. This implies that the computers are not performing tasks or processing information quickly. The adjective "slow" describes the speed or performance of the computers, indicating that they are not functioning efficiently.

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5. The house that your parents bought was beautiful.

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The answer "beautiful" is correct because it accurately describes the house that the parents bought. The adjective "beautiful" indicates that the house is visually pleasing or attractive.

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6. The story about Big Foot was scary.

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The given answer "scary" is the correct answer because it directly relates to the word "story" in the given sentence. The sentence states that the story about Big Foot was scary, indicating that the story was frightening or caused fear. Therefore, "scary" accurately describes the nature of the story.

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7. The adventure that the man made through the woods was very dengerous.

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The correct answer is "dangerous" because the sentence states that the adventure the man made through the woods was very dangerous. This implies that the man faced risks and potential harm during his journey.

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8. That Chinese food was expensive.

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The given sentence states that the Chinese food mentioned was expensive. This implies that the cost of the Chinese food was high.

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9. You should be happy for me!

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The given answer "happy" is the correct answer because it directly matches the phrase "You should be happy for me!" The question asks for a word that fits the given sentence, and "happy" is the most suitable option as it completes the sentence and makes it grammatically correct.

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10. The stormy weather is frightning!

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The correct answer is "frightning" because it is the correct spelling of the word that describes the weather in the given sentence. The sentence states that the weather is stormy and frightening, and "frightning" is the correct spelling of the word that means causing fear or terror.

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11. The umpire for the baseball game was very fair.

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The given sentence states that the umpire for the baseball game was "very fair." This suggests that the umpire acted impartially and made unbiased decisions during the game. The word "fair" in this context refers to the umpire's ability to make just and equitable judgments, ensuring a level playing field for all participants.

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12. The project for school was hard. 

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The given sentence states that the project for school was hard. This means that the project was difficult or challenging to complete.

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13. I am very happy today because I have a field trip.

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The given sentence states that the person is happy today because they have a field trip. The word "happy" is the correct answer as it directly relates to the person's emotion and the reason for their happiness.

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14. My dog is asleep in my bed, so I have no where to sleep!

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The correct answer is "asleep". In the given statement, the person's dog is asleep in their bed, which means the person cannot sleep in their own bed. This suggests that the person is unable to find a place to sleep because their dog is occupying their bed.

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15. The little girl is very mean to the other kids. (tick the adjective)

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"Little" describes the girl, providing information about her size or age. Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns to provide more detail or description. In this context, "little" suggests that the girl is small or young in age. It helps to paint a clearer picture of the girl's characteristics within the sentence.
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Your new puppy is so cute!
The plane ride was very bumpy.
My homeroom teacher is very strict.
The computers are very slow.
The house that your parents bought was beautiful.
The story about Big Foot was scary.
The adventure that the man made through the woods was very dengerous.
That Chinese food was expensive.
You should be happy for me!
The stormy weather is frightning!
The umpire for the baseball game was very fair.
The project for school was hard. 
I am very happy today because I have a field trip.
My dog is asleep in my bed, so I have no where to sleep!
The little girl is very mean to the other kids. (tick the...
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