Which of these adjectives cannot be used attributively? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of these adjectives cannot be used attributively?
A. sad
B. afraid
C. brave
D. happy
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Afraid' is a predicative adjective; we don't say 'an afraid boy'. It's used after verb: 'The boy is afraid'.

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Practice More Adjectives Questions

Question #1
Spot the error: 'He is the best of all the other boys.'
A. No error
B. best
C. all the other
D. boys

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Remove 'other'.

This question belongs to: English Adjectives
Question #2
Fill in the blank: 'We had ________ fun at the party.'
A. many
B. several
C. few
D. a lot of

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Fun' uncountable, 'a lot of' works.

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Question #3
Choose the correct comparative: He is ________ than his father. (gentle)
A. gentlest
B. more gentle
C. gentler
D. more gentler

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Gentle' can take '-er' (gentler) or 'more gentle', both acceptable; but 'gentler' is standard. To be safe, I'll use option 'more gentle' as an alternative. In many exams, they accept both, but will list one. I'll make option A 'gentler', B 'more gentle', and correct answer A because it's the single-word comparative. I'll mention both are possible, but the better form is 'gentler'.

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