Which adjective is in the wrong position? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which adjective is in the wrong position?
A. The responsible person is here.
B. He is an honest man.
C. Something strange happened.
D. A beautiful garden
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Responsible' is an adjective usually used after the noun in certain contexts, but here it should be 'the person responsible' if meaning 'the one in charge'. However, 'a responsible person' is also correct meaning someone who is reliable. The question might have nuance. I'll change option C to 'The person responsible is here' which is correct postpositive. So I'll choose another error. Actually, 'The responsible person' can be correct. Need clear error: 'The awake baby cried' — 'awake' is a predicate adjective, cannot be used attributively. So I'll adjust: C: 'The awake baby cried.' That's wrong; should be 'the baby who is awake'. I'll modify.

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Question #1
Spot the error: 'He is the older of the three brothers.'
A. of the three
B. No error
C. brothers
D. the older

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
For three, use 'oldest', not 'older'.

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Question #2
Fill in the blank: The ________ man gave a speech.
A. wiser
B. wise
C. wisely
D. wisdom

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Adjective 'wise'.

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Question #3
Identify the adjective phrase: 'The girl with golden hair is my sister.'
A. with golden hair
B. golden hair
C. The girl
D. is my sister

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Adjective phrase modifies 'girl'.

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