What type of adjective is 'such' in 'such a beautiful picture'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What type of adjective is 'such' in 'such a beautiful picture'?
A. demonstrative adjective
B. exclamatory adjective
C. intensifying adjective
D. adjective of quality
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'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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