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What is an object complement in relation to factitive verbs? A) An adjective that modifies the subject B) An adjective that modifies the direct object C) An adverb that modifies the verb D) A noun that renames the subject E) A pronoun that replaces the object
B) An adjective that modifies the direct object Explanation: An object complement is an adjective that modifies the direct object of a factitive verb, indicating a new condition or state resulting from the action of the verb.
In which position is an object complement typically placed? A) Prepositive B) Postpositive C) At the beginning of the sentence D) After the subject E) Before the verb
B) Postpositive Explanation: An object complement is placed in the postpositive position, meaning it comes after the direct object, as seen in examples like 'He makes her happy.'
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Attributive vs. Predicative Adjectives

What is an object complement in relation to factitive verbs?
A) An adjective that modifies the subject
B) An adjective that modifies the direct object
C) An adverb that modifies the verb
D) A noun that renames the subject
E) A pronoun that replaces the object

B) An adjective that modifies the direct object
Explanation: An object complement is an adjective that modifies the direct object of a factitive verb, indicating a new condition or state resulting from the action of the verb.

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Postpositive Adjectives

In which position is an object complement typically placed?
A) Prepositive
B) Postpositive
C) At the beginning of the sentence
D) After the subject
E) Before the verb

B) Postpositive
Explanation: An object complement is placed in the postpositive position, meaning it comes after the direct object, as seen in examples like 'He makes her happy.'

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Restrictive vs. Non-Restrictive Attributive Adjectives

What distinguishes restrictive adjectives from non-restrictive adjectives?
A) Restrictive adjectives describe nouns that are already clear.
B) Non-restrictive adjectives help establish the identity of the noun.
C) Restrictive adjectives modify nouns without changing their meaning.
D) Non-restrictive adjectives provide additional information about a clearly identified noun.
E) Restrictive adjectives can only be used in complex sentences.

D) Non-restrictive adjectives provide additional information about a clearly identified noun.
Explanation: Restrictive adjectives help identify the noun, while non-restrictive adjectives add descriptive information without altering the noun's identity.

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Examples of Attributive Adjectives

In the sentence 'The black dog is barking,' what type of adjective is 'black'?
A) Predicative adjective
B) Attributive adjective
C) Adverb
D) Noun
E) Verb

B) Attributive adjective
Explanation: In the sentence, 'black' is an attributive adjective because it describes the noun 'dog' and is part of the noun phrase, appearing before the noun.

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Attributive vs. Predicative Adjectives

In the sentence 'The dog was black,' what type of adjective is 'black'?
A) Attributive adjective
B) Adverb
C) Noun
D) Predicative adjective
E) Conjunction

D) Predicative adjective
Explanation: In this sentence, 'black' is a predicative adjective because it follows the noun 'dog' and is connected to it by the linking verb 'was.'

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Attributive vs. Predicative Adjectives

Which of the following adjectives can only occur predicatively?
A) Happy
B) Black
C) Alone
D) Tall
E) Smart

C) Alone
Explanation: 'Alone' is one of the adjectives that can only occur predicatively, meaning it cannot be used in an attributive position before a noun.

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Definition of Attributive Adjectives

What are attributive adjectives?
A) Adjectives that describe a noun or pronoun's characteristic
B) Adjectives that follow the noun they modify
C) Adjectives that can only be used in questions
D) Adjectives that describe actions
E) Adjectives that are always found at the end of a sentence

A) Adjectives that describe a noun or pronoun's characteristic
Explanation: Attributive adjectives describe a characteristic or attribute of the noun or pronoun they modify and are part of a noun phrase, appearing immediately before or sometimes after the noun.

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Postpositive Adjectives

In which position do attributive adjectives ending in '-able/-ible' often appear?
A) Only in prepositive position
B) Only in postpositive position
C) Either prepositive or postpositive, but often postpositive
D) At the end of a sentence
E) In the middle of a sentence

C) Either prepositive or postpositive, but often postpositive
Explanation: Attributive adjectives ending in '-able/-ible' are often placed in the postpositive position, as seen in examples like 'the only time available.'

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Attributive vs. Predicative Adjectives

What is the effect of changing the position of the adjective 'responsible' in the sentences?
A) It has no effect on meaning
B) It makes the sentence longer
C) It changes the connotation of the adjective
D) It makes the sentence grammatically incorrect
E) It adds more adjectives to the sentence

C) It changes the connotation of the adjective
Explanation: The position of 'responsible' alters its meaning; in the prepositive position, it implies a positive characteristic, while in the postpositive position, it implies a negative connotation.

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Adjectives in Expressions of Measurement

Which of the following sentences uses the correct form for expressing weight?
A) She weighs 120 pounds.
B) She is 120 pounds heavy.
C) She is 120 pounds.
D) Both A and C
E) Both B and C

D) Both A and C
Explanation: The correct forms for expressing weight are 'She weighs 120 pounds' and 'She is 120 pounds.' The phrase 'She is 120 pounds heavy' is incorrect.

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Attributive vs. Predicative Adjectives

How do modern writers treat the term 'poet laureate'?
A) As a single noun
B) As a compound noun
C) As an adjective
D) As a verb
E) As a phrase

B) As a compound noun
Explanation: Modern writers increasingly treat 'poet laureate' as a compound noun, pluralizing the adjective to form 'poet laureates,' which contrasts with traditional grammar rules.

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Prepositive Adjectives

In which position do prepositive adjectives typically occur?
A) After the noun
B) Before the noun
C) At the end of the sentence
D) In the middle of the sentence
E) Only in questions

B) Before the noun
Explanation: Prepositive adjectives are placed before the noun they modify, as seen in the example 'The black dog is barking.'

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Prepositive Adjectives

Which of the following adjectives can only occur as prepositive adjectives?
A) Happy
B) Main
C) Tall
D) Bright
E) Sad

B) Main
Explanation: The adjective 'main' is one of the specific adjectives that can only occur before the noun it modifies, unlike many others that can be used in both positions.

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Restrictive vs. Non-Restrictive Attributive Adjectives

In the sentence 'Titanic was a sad film that no viewer could finish with dry eyes,' what type of adjective is 'sad'?
A) Restrictive
B) Non-restrictive
C) Predicative
D) Prepositive
E) Attributive

B) Non-restrictive
Explanation: In this context, 'sad' is non-restrictive because it adds additional information about the film 'Titanic' which is already clearly identified.

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Postpositive Adjectives

Which of the following is an example of postpositive adjective placement?
A) The happy child
B) A blue sky
C) A flower pink
D) The tall building
E) A fast car

C) A flower pink
Explanation: In the phrase 'A flower pink,' the adjective 'pink' is placed after the noun 'flower,' demonstrating postpositive placement, commonly used for its poetic effect.

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Attributive vs. Predicative Adjectives

Which sentence correctly uses the adjective 'utter'?
A) The dress was in utter ruin.
B) The ruin was utter.
C) Utter is the dress.
D) The utter dress was ruined.
E) Utterly, the dress was ruined.

A) The dress was in utter ruin.
Explanation: The sentence correctly uses 'utter' attributively before the noun 'ruin' to emphasize the extent of the destruction, while the other options misuse the adjective.

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Postpositive Adjectives

When do attributive adjectives typically appear postpositively?
A) After definite articles
B) After indefinite pronouns
C) Before nouns
D) After verbs
E) In compound sentences

B) After indefinite pronouns
Explanation: Attributive adjectives almost always appear postpositively when modifying indefinite pronouns like 'someone,' 'anyone,' and 'nobody,' as shown in examples like 'somebody perfect.'

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Attributive vs. Predicative Adjectives

How can attributive adjectives be used with superlative adjectives?
A) Only before nouns
B) Only after nouns
C) In postpositive position for emphasis
D) They cannot be used together
E) They must be used in separate sentences

C) In postpositive position for emphasis
Explanation: Attributive adjectives can be placed in postpositive position for emphasis when used with superlative adjectives, as in 'the best hotel possible.'

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Attributive vs. Predicative Adjectives

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a predicative adjective?
A) The baby is asleep.
B) The asleep baby is in the crib.
C) The well woman got out of bed.
D) The woman is well again.
E) The tired dog is barking.

A) The baby is asleep.
Explanation: This sentence correctly uses 'asleep' as a predicative adjective, describing the state of the subject 'baby'. In contrast, the second option incorrectly places the adjective before the noun.

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Attributive vs. Predicative Adjectives

How do attributive adjectives differ from predicative adjectives?
A) Attributive adjectives always come after the noun
B) Predicative adjectives describe nouns in a noun phrase
C) Attributive adjectives are connected to the noun by a linking verb
D) Predicative adjectives follow the noun and are connected by a linking verb
E) Attributive adjectives can only be used in questions

D) Predicative adjectives follow the noun and are connected by a linking verb
Explanation: Attributive adjectives precede the noun they modify, while predicative adjectives follow the noun and are connected to it by a linking verb.

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Adjectives in Expressions of Measurement

Which of the following examples demonstrates the correct use of an adjective in a measurement expression?
A) He is five feet tall.
B) She is 120 pounds heavy.
C) The river is five miles long.
D) Both A and C
E) Both B and C

D) Both A and C
Explanation: 'He is five feet tall' and 'The river is five miles long' correctly use adjectives in measurement expressions, while 'She is 120 pounds heavy' is incorrect.

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Adjectives in Expressions of Measurement

What is a notable exception to the pattern of using adjectives in measurement expressions?
A) Height
B) Depth
C) Age
D) Weight
E) Length

D) Weight
Explanation: The notable exception is weight, where we use the verb 'weigh' or just the unit of weight after the verb 'be,' instead of using an adjective.

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Poetic Effect of Postpositive Adjectives

What effect does postpositive placement of adjectives often create in poetry?
A) It makes the poem easier to read
B) It gives a modern twist to expressions
C) It creates a stronger poetic effect
D) It simplifies the language
E) It makes the poem more humorous

C) It creates a stronger poetic effect
Explanation: Postpositive placement of adjectives is frequently used for poetic effect, providing an archaic and literary twist that enhances the overall aesthetic of the expression.

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Poetic Effect of Postpositive Adjectives

Why might authors use postpositive adjectives in titles?
A) To confuse the reader
B) For dramatic effect
C) To make titles longer
D) To follow grammatical rules
E) To avoid using adjectives

B) For dramatic effect
Explanation: Authors often use postpositive adjectives in titles, such as 'Jupiter Ascending' or 'The Matrix Reloaded,' to create a dramatic effect that captures attention.

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Postpositive Adjectives

What are postpositive adjectives?
A) Adjectives that come before the noun
B) Adjectives that come after the noun
C) Adjectives that are never used
D) Adjectives that can only be used in poetry
E) Adjectives that are always comparative

B) Adjectives that come after the noun
Explanation: Postpositive adjectives are defined as adjectives that are placed immediately after the noun they modify, often seen in specific contexts.

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Postpositive Adjectives

How are nouns and adjectives treated in postpositive terms?
A) Both are pluralized
B) Only the adjective is pluralized
C) Only the noun is pluralized
D) Neither is pluralized
E) Both are singular

C) Only the noun is pluralized
Explanation: In postpositive terms, it is conventional to pluralize the noun while keeping the adjective in its singular form, as seen in examples like 'one poet laureate'.

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Attributive vs. Predicative Adjectives

What is the correct placement of the main idea in a paragraph?
A) At the end of the paragraph
B) In the middle of the paragraph
C) At the beginning of the paragraph
D) Randomly throughout the paragraph
E) Only in the conclusion

C) At the beginning of the paragraph
Explanation: The main idea is typically found at the beginning of the paragraph, which helps set the context for the rest of the information presented.

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Postpositive Adjectives

In which cases is postpositive adjective placement common?
A) Only in casual speech
B) When using terms derived from other languages
C) In all sentences
D) Only in poetry
E) When adjectives are longer than three syllables

B) When using terms derived from other languages
Explanation: Postpositive adjective placement is particularly common in English when using terms borrowed from languages like French, especially in legal, military, and administrative contexts.

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Attributive vs. Predicative Adjectives

In which of the following examples is the attributive adjective placed before the noun?
A) 'the best hotel possible'
B) 'the worst singer present'
C) 'the highest nearby mountain'
D) 'anybody tall'
E) 'somebody perfect'

C) 'the highest nearby mountain'
Explanation: In the example 'the highest nearby mountain,' the attributive adjective 'highest' is placed before the noun 'mountain,' demonstrating its position in relation to superlative adjectives.

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Superlative Attributive Adjectives

What is a superlative adjective?
A) An adjective that describes color
B) An adjective that compares two nouns
C) An adjective that indicates the highest degree among three or more nouns
D) An adjective that modifies verbs
E) An adjective used in poetry

C) An adjective that indicates the highest degree among three or more nouns
Explanation: Superlative adjectives, such as 'the best' or 'the tallest,' compare three or more nouns to indicate which one exhibits the highest degree of a quality.

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