Which one is an attributive-only adjective? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which one is an attributive-only adjective?
A. asleep
B. afraid
C. elder
D. alive
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Elder' is usually attributive (elder brother), not used predicatively. 'Asleep, afraid, alive' are usually predicative.

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Fill in the blank: 'I am ________ of the dark.'
A. afraidly
B. afraid
C. fear
D. fearing

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Adjective 'afraid'.

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Question #2
What is the adjective form of 'beauty'?
A. beautifully
B. beautify
C. beautiful
D. beautician

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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Fill in the blank: He has a ________ chance of winning.
A. slimness
B. slimly
C. slimming
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Correct Answer: Option D


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