Time To Improve Your English Skills! Adjectives Out Of Order

Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Kristiconser
K
Kristiconser
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 1 | Total Attempts: 446
| Attempts: 446
SettingsSettings
Please wait...
  • 1/10 Questions
    The ram, frightened and angry, prepared to charge. - ProProfs

    The ram, frightened and angry, prepared to charge.

    • Adjective out of Order
    • Participle
    • Neither
Please wait...
About This Quiz

They are adjectives placed out of order. Meaning, they come before the noun rather than after. Why Use Them? Adjectives shifted out of order aid in enriching the text and altering the rhythm without overloading the description or sentence.
Decide whether the following sentences are examples of an ADJECTIVE OUT OF ORDER brush stroke, a PARTICIPLE brush stroke, or NEITHER.

Time To Improve Your English Skills! Adjectives Out Of Order - Quiz

Quiz Preview

  • 2. 
    The northern lights, bright and ghostly, danced in the night sky. - ProProfs

    The northern lights, bright and ghostly, danced in the night sky.

    • Adjective out of Order

    • Participle

    • Neither

    Correct Answer
    A. Adjective out of Order
    Explanation
    'bright and ghostly' are ADJECTIVES that describe the northern lights

    Rate this question:

  • 3. 
    Gabe, annoyed and cold, looked for the raven. - ProProfs

    Gabe, annoyed and cold, looked for the raven.

    • Adjective out of Order

    • Participle

    • Neither

    Correct Answer
    A. Adjective out of Order
    Explanation
    'annoyed and cold' are ADJECTIVES that describe Gabe

    Rate this question:

  • 4. 
    Squinting, Gabe tried to see the shape in front of him.  - ProProfs

    Squinting, Gabe tried to see the shape in front of him. 

    • Adjective out of Order

    • Participle

    • Neither

    Correct Answer
    A. Participle
    Explanation
    'Squinting' is an -ing word added to a complete sentence. The participle is separated from the sentence with a comma.

    Rate this question:

  • 5. 
    Howling through the trees, the wind sounded spooky. - ProProfs

    Howling through the trees, the wind sounded spooky.

    • Adjective out of Order

    • Participle

    • Neither

    Correct Answer
    A. Participle
    Explanation
    'Howling through the trees' is an -ing phrase added to a complete sentence. The participle is separated from the sentence with a comma.

    Rate this question:

  • 6. 
    Sensing movement behind him, Raymond looked over his shoulder.  - ProProfs

    Sensing movement behind him, Raymond looked over his shoulder. 

    • Adjective out of Order

    • Participle

    • Neither

    Correct Answer
    A. Participle
    Explanation
    'Sensing movement behind him' is an -ing phrase added to a complete sentence. The participle is separated from the sentence with a comma.

    Rate this question:

  • 7. 
    Slipping, sliding, and crowing, the raven slid down the hill on its back. - ProProfs

    Slipping, sliding, and crowing, the raven slid down the hill on its back.

    • Adjective out of Order

    • Participle

    • Neither

    Correct Answer
    A. Participle
    Explanation
    'slipping, sliding, and crowing' are -ing words added to a complete sentence. The participle is separated from the sentence with a comma.

    Rate this question:

  • 8. 
    Soaked and frozen, Gabe tried to thaw out after falling in the water. - ProProfs

    Soaked and frozen, Gabe tried to thaw out after falling in the water.

    • Adjective out of Order

    • Participle

    • Neither

    Correct Answer
    A. Adjective out of Order
    Explanation
    'soaked and frozen' are ADJECTIVES that describe Gabe

    Rate this question:

  • 9. 
    The bloody, wounded moose bravely faced the wolves.  - ProProfs

    The bloody, wounded moose bravely faced the wolves. 

    • Adjective out of Order

    • Participle

    • Neither

    Correct Answer
    A. Neither
    Explanation
    'bloody, wounded' are just normal adjectives. They are not used out of order

    Rate this question:

  • 10. 
    Raymond was panting, coughing, and wheezing. - ProProfs

    Raymond was panting, coughing, and wheezing.

    • Adjective out of Order

    • Participle

    • Neither

    Correct Answer
    A. Neither
    Explanation
    A 'brush stroke' is added to a complete sentence to add a stronger mental picture. When it is taken away, a complete sentence should still be there. If 'panting, coughing, and wheezing' are taken out of the sentence, it is no longer a complete sentence.

    Rate this question:

Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Mar 21, 2023 +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

  • Current Version
  • Mar 21, 2023
    Quiz Edited by
    ProProfs Editorial Team
  • Oct 25, 2009
    Quiz Created by
    Kristiconser
Back to Top Back to top
Advertisement
×

Wait!
Here's an interesting quiz for you.

We have other quizzes matching your interest.