Fill in the blank: 'He was ________ to receive the award.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Fill in the blank: 'He was ________ to receive the award.'
A. elate
B. elating
C. elatedly
D. elated
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Past participle 'elated' feeling.

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Question #1
Identify the error: 'He is the most best of all.'
A. He
B. of all
C. most best
D. No error

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Double superlative.

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Question #2
What type of adjective is 'such' in 'such a beautiful picture'?
A. demonstrative adjective
B. intensifying adjective
C. adjective of quality
D. exclamatory adjective

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Such' is often called an exclamatory adjective when used in exclamations, but it can be considered a demonstrative adjective as well. Typically 'such' is a demonstrative adjective, but 'What a...' is exclamatory. Many grammars classify 'such' as adjective of quality/degree. I'll go with 'intensifying adjective' or 'exclamatory'. Actually, 'such' is a demonstrative adjective according to some, but not exactly. I'll use 'exclamatory adjective' as it's used in exclamations: 'such a beautiful picture!'. So C.

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Question #3
Choose the correct adjective: 'He is an ________ driver.'
A. expertly
B. experting
C. expertise
D. expert

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Expert' can be an adjective (an expert driver).

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