Predicate Adjectives Quiz

1. What is a predicate adjective?

An adjective that describes a verb.
An adjective that is used to describe or modify the subject of the sentence.
An adjective that comes before a noun.
An adjective that shows quantity.

2. In which sentence is "happy" a predicate adjective?

The happy dog barked.
The dog is happy.
Happy dogs bark loudly.
I have a happy dog.

3. Which of the following is NOT a predicate adjective?

Brave in "She is brave."
Intelligent in "He is intelligent."
Generous in "They gave a generous donation."
Happy in "We are happy."

4. What differentiates a predicate adjective from a predicative expression?

A predicate adjective describes the subject, while a predicative expression is a phrase or clause that describes the subject.
A predicate adjective is always a single word, while a predicative expression can be multiple words.
A predicate adjective comes before the noun, while a predicative expression comes after the noun.
There is no difference; they are the same.

5. Which of the following is a common mistake when using predicate adjectives?

Using them to describe verbs.
Placing them before the noun they describe.
Confusing them with predicative expressions.
Using them with linking verbs.

6. In the sentence "The cat is playful," what is the predicate adjective?

Cat
Is
Playful
The

7. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a predicate adjective?

She looks beautiful.
He courage.
She is friendliness.
He angry.

8. What should always accompany a predicate adjective in a sentence?

A noun
A verb
A linking verb
An adverb

9. Which of the following is NOT a predicate adjective?

Angry
Brave
And
Clever

10. In the sentence "The teacher was patient," what is the predicate adjective?

Teacher
Was
Patient
The