This set of English Grammar Exercises (MCQs) focuses on “Correct use of Adjectives”.
1. Fill in the blanks.
The adjective “some” is used to express _______
a) Quality
b) Quantity
c) Emphasis
d) Description
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Explanation: The adjective “some” is used to express quantity. It comes under the class of Indefinite Numeral adjectives where it doesn’t denote a certain number but denotes a numeral value.
2. Choose the correct option.
The adjective “any” is normally used in affirmative sentences.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: The adjective “any” is normally used in interrogative and negative sentences and not in affirmative sentences.
3. Fill in the blanks.
The adjective “some” is used in sentences which are _________ and expect the answer “yes”.
a) Demands
b) Orders
c) Requests
d) Commands
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Explanation: The adjective “some” is used in sentences which are offers/respects and expects the answer “yes”. For example, “Could you please lend me your book?” where the request expects a positive answer.
4. Fill in the blanks.
The adjective “any” can be used in affirmative sentences after the word _____
a) May
b) He/she
c) If
d) Cannot be used
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Explanation: The adjective “any” cannot be usually used in affirmative sentences. They’re usually used in interrogative and negative sentences. To be used in affirmative sentences, the adjective “any” is followed by the word “if”.
5. Fill in the blanks.
I will not buy _______ buckets.
a) Some
b) Any
c) Each
d) Every
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Explanation: In this sentence, the “any” is the correct adjective to be used as the sentence is a negative sentence and the other options do not apply.
6. Fill in the blanks.
________ is a stronger word than “each”.
a) Some
b) Any
c) Each
d) No word is stronger than “each”
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Explanation: “Each” and “every” are two adjectives that describe similar meaning. But the word “every” is stronger than “each” as it means “each without exception”.
7. Fill in the blanks.
_________ is used only when the number in the group is limited and definite.
a) Any
b) Each
c) Every
d) Some
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Explanation: The adjective “each” is used only when the number in the group is limited and definite and not when it is indefinite, therefore, the other options are not applicable.
8. Fill in the blanks.
_________ is used when the number in the group is indefinite.
a) Any
b) Each
c) Every
d) Some
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Explanation: The adjective “every” is used when the number in the group is indefinite. The adjective “each” is used when the number in the group is limited and definite. The other options are not applicable.
9. Fill in the blanks.
__________ is directed to two or more things.
a) Any
b) Each
c) Every
d) Some
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Explanation: The adjective “each” is used in speaking of two or more things whereas the adjective “every” is used to speak about only more than two things.
10. Fill in the blanks.
Leap year falls in _______ fourth year.
a) Any
b) Each
c) Every
d) Some
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Explanation: In the given sentence, “every” is the correct adjective to be used as it directs attention to the whole group of fourth years.
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