Adjectives and Collocations Quiz

What type of collocation is this? The diplomat’s remarks were meant to defuse tensions ahead of the summit.

1. adjective + noun
2. verb + noun
3. adverb + verb
4. noun + noun

Answer: (b) verb + noun

What type of collocation is this? The committee reached a broad consensus on the policy changes.

1. adverb + adjective
2. adjective + noun
3. verb + noun
4. noun + noun

Answer: (b) adjective + noun

Choose the option with the most appropriate adjectives to complete the sentence: The __________ scholar presented a theory based on __________ manuscripts discovered in a __________ monastery.

1. intelligent, each, colourful
2. old, every, big
3. brilliant, few, simple
4. renowned, several, remote

Answer: (d) renowned, several, remote

Match the sentences in Column A with the correct set of adjectives from Column B ) Column A (Sentences with blanks) Column B (Adjective Sets) 1 The __________ professor shared his views in a __________ lecture at a __________ university. a winding, dense, cascading 2 They took the __________ path through the __________ jungle toward a __________ waterfall. b visiting, contemporary, international 3 A __________ artist displayed __________ pieces in the __________ exhibit. c renowned, stimulating, historic d thoughtful, silent, vibrant e skilled, original, curated

1. 1-e, 2-c, 3-a
2. 1-b, 2-d, 3-c
3. 1-d, 2-a, 3-e
4. 1-c, 2-a, 3-e

Answer: (d) 1-c, 2-a, 3-e

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate collocations. Despite the CEO’s efforts to ________ expectations, the quarterly report failed to ________ confidence among shareholders or ________ optimism in the market."

1. exceed, instill, foster
2. meet, arouse, circulate
3. fulfil, revive, generate
4. surpass, assure, inflate

Answer: (a) exceed, instill, foster

Identify the kinds of adjectives used in the sentence below. Sentence: Those three veteran Italian journalists exposed a systemic failure in the entire investigation.

1. demonstrative, numeral, descriptive, proper, qualitative, emphasizing
2. demonstrative, numeral, proper, descriptive, distributive, emphasizing
3. demonstrative, numeral, proper, qualitative, emphasizing, quantitative
4. demonstrative, numeral, descriptive, proper, qualitative, distributive

Answer: (a) demonstrative, numeral, descriptive, proper, qualitative, emphasizing

Choose the sentence where the adjective is used incorrectly:

1. Her performance was the most outstanding among all the competitors.
2. They visited the less noisier part of the city to relax.
3. The courtroom was filled with a tense silence as the verdict was read.
4. He gave a thorough analysis of the political situation.

Answer: (b) They visited the less noisier part of the city to relax.

Choose the sentence where the adjective is used incorrectly:

1. The professor's meticulous notes helped the students decode the complex theory.
2. The utmost silence in the hall was broken by a sudden crash of thunder.
3. We admired the wooden ancient sculpture displayed in the corner of the museum.
4. Despite the tedious process, the researcher maintained unwavering focus throughout.

Answer: (c) We admired the wooden ancient sculpture displayed in the corner of the museum.

Choose the set of words that best completes the sentence using natural and precise collocations. The government failed to ________ awareness about climate risks, did not ________ decisive measures, and continued to ________ responsibility.

1. raise, enact, shoulder
2. spread, administer, transfer
3. enhance, deliver, shift
4. boost, implement, evade

Answer: (d) boost, implement, evade

Choose the sentence with the most appropriate collocation.

1. The corporation paved influence in overseas markets.
2. The critic drew praise for his searing review.
3. The negotiators struck a balance between cost and quality.
4. The candidate sealed interest with her campaign promises.

Answer: (c) The negotiators struck a balance between cost and quality.