Question 1
1 markWhich of the following sentences correctly places the adjective in a postpositive position (after the noun)?
Junior Secondary · English Language
The position of adjectives: Practice Questions
5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 2 written questions with worked solutions. All on The position of adjectives.
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Question 2
1 markIn academic writing, some adjectives ending in -able or -ible are placed after the noun when modified by a superlative. Which sentence follows this rule?
Question 3
1 markConsider the following list of items:
1. The main idea
2. Something special
3. A disappointed student
4. The task required
Which of these items demonstrates the use of an adjective in a post-nominal (postpositive) position?
Question 4
1 markWhich of the following sentences contains an example of an adjective in the attributive position?
Question 5
1 markWhen using adjectives with indefinite pronouns like anyone, everything, or nothing, where must the adjective be placed?
Question 6
3 marksIn the sentence "The explorers found the cave empty and silent," identify the position of the adjectives and explain why they are placed there.
Write your answer out first, then check it against the worked solution.
Question 7
5 marksIdentify the grammatical error regarding the position of adjectives in this sentence: "The something blue was found under the bed." Rewrite it correctly.
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