This post provides the complete answer key and in-depth explanations for the Adjective MCQ exercise designed for MDCAT and NUMS preparation. Every explanation breaks down the grammar concept behind the correct answer, covering topics like types of adjectives, degrees of comparison, sequence of adjectives, and common usage rules. Perfect for self-assessment and concept revision, this guide helps students understand their mistakes, reinforce their grammar skills, and perform more confidently in the English section of medical entry tests.
Q.1
Correct option: C
Explanation: The phrase “no less than” is incorrect in this context. The correct phrase should be “no fewer than” because “persons” are countable. “Fewer” is used for countable nouns, while “less” is used for uncountable nouns.
Q.2
Correct option: A
Explanation: The word “Few” should be replaced with “A few” because “few” implies a negative sense (almost none), while “a few” means some. Here, the remarks were offensive, so “a few” is appropriate.
Q.3
Correct option: B
Explanation: The phrase “a worth watching” is incorrect. It should be “a documentary worth watching” or “a worthwhile documentary.” The correct structure requires rephrasing for clarity.
Q.4
Correct option: A
Explanation: The word “less” should be replaced with “the least” because the sentence compares Rita to all other students, making it a superlative comparison. “Least” is the superlative form of “little.”
Q.5
Correct option: A
Explanation: The phrase “most perfect” is redundant because “perfect” is an absolute adjective and cannot be compared. It should simply be “the perfect person.”
Q.6
Correct option: C
Explanation: The word “fewest” is incorrect here. It should be “few” because “fewest” is used for superlative comparisons, and this sentence does not require one.
Q.7
Correct option: D
Explanation: The sentence is correct as written. “Wiser than beautiful” is a valid comparative structure, meaning she is more wise than she is beautiful.
Q.8
Correct option: D
Explanation: The sentence is correct. “As swift as any animal” is a valid comparative structure, indicating the tiger’s speed is equal to that of any other animal.
Q.9
Correct option: C
Explanation: The phrase “no any” is incorrect. It should be “no money” or “not any money.” The double negative is redundant and grammatically incorrect.
Q.10
Correct option: D
Explanation: The sentence is correct. “More successful” is the appropriate comparative form when comparing the success of three ministers.
Q.11
Correct option: B
Explanation: The word “few” should be replaced with “a few” because the speaker is requesting some books, not implying a negative sense.
Q.12
Correct option: B
Explanation: The phrase “exceed more than” is redundant. It should be “exceed hundred words” or “be more than hundred words.”
Q.13
Correct option: C
Explanation: The phrase “most perfect” is redundant. “Perfect” is absolute and cannot be compared. It should be “the perfect beach.”
Q.14
Correct option: B
Explanation: The phrase “most ideal” is redundant. “Ideal” is absolute and cannot be compared. It should be “the ideal situation.”
Q.15
Correct option: D
Explanation: The sentence is correct. “More successful than your friend” is a valid comparative structure.
Q.16
Correct option: B
Explanation: The phrase “as intelligent if not more intelligent than” is grammatically incorrect. It should be “as intelligent as, if not more intelligent than.”
Q.17
Correct option: A
Explanation: The word “few” should be replaced with “a few” because the sentence refers to some days later, not a negative sense.
Q.18
Correct option: C
Explanation: The phrase “the little likelihood” is incorrect. It should be “little likelihood” because “little” implies a negative sense (almost none), which fits the context.
Q.19
Correct option: C
Explanation: The word “five-speeds” is incorrect. It should be “five-speed” because compound adjectives before a noun are singular.
Q.20
Correct option: D
Explanation: The sentence is correct. “Somewhat younger than him” is a valid comparative structure.
Q.21
Correct option: C
Explanation: The word “than” should be replaced with “from” because “different” is followed by “from,” not “than.”
Q.22
Correct option: D
Explanation: The sentence is correct. The colon is appropriately used to introduce an explanation.
Q.23
Correct option: A
Explanation: The phrase “strong headache” is incorrect. It should be “bad headache” or “severe headache.”
Q.24
Correct option: A
Explanation: The word “farther” should be replaced with “further” because “farther” refers to physical distance, while “further” refers to additional remarks.
Q.25
Correct option: B
Explanation: The word “and” should be replaced with “but” to show contrast between being rich and honest.
Q.26
Correct option: B
Explanation: The word “eldest” should be replaced with “oldest” because “eldest” is used for people, not objects.
Q.27
Correct option: B
Explanation: The word “big” should be replaced with “large” because “big” is informal, and “large” is more appropriate for formal descriptions.
Q.28
Correct option: A
Explanation: The word “later” should be replaced with “latest” because “latest” refers to the most recent edition.
Q.29
Correct option: A
Explanation: The phrase “poorest of any student” is incorrect. It should be “poorest of all students” for correct comparison.
Q.30
Correct option: C
Explanation: The phrase “largest circulation than” is incorrect. It should be “larger circulation than” for a comparative structure.
Q.31
Correct option: C
Explanation: The phrase “a little money” contradicts “penniless.” It should be “no money” or “little money” (without “a”).
Q.32
Correct option: A
Explanation: The word “further” should be replaced with “farther” because it refers to physical distance.
Q.33
Correct option: B
Explanation: The word “few” should be replaced with “a few” because the speaker is offering some rupees, not implying a negative sense.
Q.34
Correct option: B
Explanation: The word “than” should be replaced with “as” because the sentence is not a comparison but a statement of learning more.
Q.35
Correct option: D
Explanation: The sentence is correct. “The latter” correctly refers to the second of two mentioned friends.
Q.36
Correct option: A
Explanation: The phrase “two first” is incorrect. It should be “first two” for proper ordinal numbering.
Q.37
Correct option: C
Explanation: The phrase “many a jokes” is incorrect. It should be “many jokes” or “many a joke.”
Q.38
Correct option: D
Explanation: The sentence is correct. “Cent percent” is an acceptable phrase in some contexts.
Q.39
Correct option: C
Explanation: The word “amusing” should be replaced with “more amusing” to maintain parallel structure with “cleverer.”
Q.40
Correct option: A
Explanation: The phrase “two first” is incorrect. It should be “first two” for proper ordinal numbering.
Q.41
Correct option: B
Explanation: The word “much” should be replaced with “many” because “stars” are countable.
Q.42
Correct option: A
Explanation: The word “word” should be pluralized as “words” to agree with “a few.”
Q.43
Correct option: D
Explanation: The sentence is correct. The comparison “as much or even more than they” is grammatically valid.
Q.44
Correct option: C
Explanation: The phrase “to play” should be replaced with “playing” to maintain parallel structure with “reading.”
Q.45
Correct option: A
Explanation: The word “many” should be replaced with “much” because “traffic” is uncountable.
Q.46
Correct option: C
Explanation: The phrase “a large number of” should be replaced with “a large quantity of” because “sugar” is uncountable.
Q.47
Correct option: C
Explanation: The word “than” should be replaced with “to” because “superior” is followed by “to,” not “than.”
Q.48
Correct option: C
Explanation: The word “biggest” should be replaced with “bigger” because the comparison is between two cities.
Q.49
Correct option: B
Explanation: The word “similarly” should be replaced with “similar” because it describes the institution, not an action.
Q.50
Correct option: D
Explanation: The phrase “of all other rivers” is redundant. It should be “of all rivers” or “holiest among rivers.”
