English Grammar- Predicate Adjectives Quiz

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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 the predicate adjective that is right for the noun. All the best!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

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

    • A.

      Little

    • B.

      Mean

    • C.

      Girl

    • D.

      Other

    • E.

      Very

    Correct Answer
    A. Little
    Explanation
    "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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  • 2. 

    The project for school was hard. 

    • A.

      Was

    • B.

      School

    • C.

      Project

    • D.

      Hard

    • E.

      For

    Correct Answer
    D. Hard
    Explanation
    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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  • 3. 

    The umpire for the baseball game was very fair.

    • A.

      Fair

    • B.

      Game

    • C.

      Very

    • D.

      Baseball

    • E.

      For

    Correct Answer
    A. Fair
    Explanation
    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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  • 4. 

    My homeroom teacher is very strict.

    • A.

      Is

    • B.

      Strict

    • C.

      My

    • D.

      Homeroom

    • E.

      Teacher

    Correct Answer
    B. Strict
    Explanation
    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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  • 5. 

    The computers are very slow.

    • A.

      The

    • B.

      Very

    • C.

      Computers

    • D.

      Slow

    • E.

      Are

    Correct Answer
    D. Slow
    Explanation
    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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  • 6. 

    Your new puppy is so cute!

    • A.

      Puppy

    • B.

      Cute

    • C.

      Is

    • D.

      So

    • E.

      Ypur

    Correct Answer
    B. Cute
    Explanation
    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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  • 7. 

    The stormy weather is frightning!

    • A.

      Weather

    • B.

      Frightning

    • C.

      Stormy

    • D.

      Weather

    • E.

      The

    Correct Answer
    B. Frightning
    Explanation
    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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  • 8. 

    The house that your parents bought was beautiful.

    • A.

      Parents

    • B.

      House

    • C.

      Bought

    • D.

      Beautiful

    • E.

      Was

    Correct Answer
    D. Beautiful
    Explanation
    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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  • 9. 

    The plane ride was very bumpy.

    • A.

      Bumpy

    • B.

      Ride

    • C.

      Plane

    • D.

      The

    • E.

      Very

    Correct Answer
    A. Bumpy
    Explanation
    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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  • 10. 

    The story about Big Foot was scary.

    • A.

      Big

    • B.

      Scary

    • C.

      Foot

    • D.

      Story

    • E.

      The

    Correct Answer
    B. Scary
    Explanation
    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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  • 11. 

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

    • A.

      Trip

    • B.

      Today

    • C.

      Because

    • D.

      Happy

    • E.

      Am

    Correct Answer
    D. Happy
    Explanation
    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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  • 12. 

    You should be happy for me!

    • A.

      Me

    • B.

      Happy

    • C.

      Should

    • D.

      You

    • E.

      Be

    Correct Answer
    B. Happy
    Explanation
    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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  • 13. 

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

    • A.

      Bed

    • B.

      Asleep

    • C.

      Sleep

    • D.

      Dog

    • E.

      My

    Correct Answer
    B. Asleep
    Explanation
    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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  • 14. 

    That Chinese food was expensive.

    • A.

      Food

    • B.

      Chineese

    • C.

      Expensive

    • D.

      Was

    • E.

      That

    Correct Answer
    C. Expensive
    Explanation
    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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  • 15. 

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

    • A.

      Dangerous

    • B.

      Adventure

    • C.

      Man

    • D.

      Woods

    • E.

      The

    Correct Answer
    A. Dangerous
    Explanation
    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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