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: A. older
Explanation:
“Older” is used when referring to the age of people in a general sense. “Elder” is more formal and typically used for family members or in specific relationships. Since “husband” is not being referred to in a familial comparative context, “older” is the correct adjective.
Q.2
Correct option: B. oldest
Explanation:
“Oldest” is the superlative form of “old,” used when comparing more than two items. The sentence refers to a single building among all in the city, so the superlative form “oldest” is appropriate.
Q.3
Correct option: A. farther
Explanation:
“Farther” is used to denote physical distance, while “further” is used in abstract or figurative contexts. The question deals with physical distance between cities, so “farther” is the correct choice.
Q.4
Correct option: B. nearest
Explanation:
When referring to physical distance and the closest in proximity, “nearest” is the correct form. “Next” refers to sequence, not distance, and “near” or “nearer” are not suitable here for asking about the closest station.
Q.5
Correct option: B. to
Explanation:
Certain adjectives like “inferior” are followed by the preposition “to.” This is a fixed grammatical pattern in English. Therefore, the correct phrase is “inferior to.”
Q.6
Correct option: A. little
Explanation:
“Little” refers to an uncountable quantity in a negative or insufficient sense. Since water is uncountable and the sentence implies a small or inadequate amount, “little” is correct.
Q.7
Correct option: B. a little
Explanation:
“A little” refers to some amount of an uncountable noun in a positive or sufficient sense. Here, “Can you give me a little water?” implies a small but adequate amount, making “a little” the right choice.
Q.8
Correct option: C. The little
Explanation:
“The little” is used when referring to a specific small amount that is known or previously mentioned. Since the knowledge is specific and proved helpful, “the little” fits best.
Q.9
Correct option: A. your
Explanation:
“Your” is the correct possessive adjective used before a noun. “Yours” is a possessive pronoun and doesn’t come before nouns, while “your’s” and “yours’” are incorrect and not standard English.
Q.10
Correct option: D. yours
Explanation:
“Yours” is the correct possessive pronoun used without a noun after it. The question is asking which bag belongs to the person, so “yours” is used correctly to replace the noun phrase.
Q.11
Correct option: A. whose
Explanation:
“Whose” is the correct interrogative adjective to ask about ownership or possession. Since the sentence is questioning who the pen belongs to, “whose” is the appropriate word.
Q.12
Correct option: B. each
Explanation:
“Each” is used when referring to individual members of a group separately. Here, the focus is on individual boys receiving a prize, not the group as a whole, so “each” fits best.
Q.13
Correct option: D. every
Explanation:
“Every” refers to all members of a group considered individually and is often used with singular nouns. Since the sentence refers to a repeated action on individual days, “every day” is the correct phrase.
Q.14
Correct option: C. either
Explanation:
“Either” is used to refer to one or the other of two people or things. Since the question is about two roads, “either” is the correct choice for selecting between them.
Q.15
Correct option: D. neither
Explanation:
“Neither” is used when referring to not one and not the other of two options. Since the sentence says that both options are not correct, “neither” is the appropriate word.
Q.16
Correct option: B. another
Explanation:
“Another” is used for an additional or different one of the same type. Since the speaker wants a different pen than the one they have, “another” is the correct adjective to use here.
Q.17
Correct option: A. much
Explanation:
“Much” is used with uncountable nouns such as “milk.” “Many” is used with countable nouns, so “much milk” is the correct phrase here to express a large quantity.
Q.18
Correct option: C. many
Explanation:
“Many” is used for countable nouns like “books.” The sentence is referring to a large number of countable items, so “many” fits correctly in this context.
Q.19
Correct option: B. few
Explanation:
“Few” is used with countable nouns to show a small number, typically with a negative implication. Since the sentence conveys that there were not many girls, “few” is the right adjective.
Q.20
Correct option: A. a few
Explanation:
“A few” implies a small number but with a positive tone. The sentence shows that there were some boys present, indicating positivity, so “a few” is the most suitable choice.
Q.21
Correct option: D. the few
Explanation:
“The few” refers to a specific small number that exists and is known. The sentence implies that only a small number of soldiers remained, and they fought bravely. Hence, “the few” is the most appropriate choice.
Q.22
Correct option: B. that
Explanation:
“That” is used as a demonstrative adjective for something far or previously mentioned. Since the sentence refers to a poem already read or pointed out, “that poem” is the correct usage.
Q.23
Correct option: A. this
Explanation:
“This” is a demonstrative adjective used for something near in space or time. Since the speaker is probably holding or referring to a pen nearby, “this pen” is the correct expression.
Q.24
Correct option: C. such
Explanation:
“Such” is used to emphasize a quality or type. Here, it emphasizes the quality of the weather being terrible. So, “such weather” is the right usage.
Q.25
Correct option: D. what
Explanation:
“What” is used in exclamatory sentences to emphasize a quality. The sentence expresses amazement at a story, so “What a story!” is grammatically correct and suitable in tone.
Q.26
Correct option: A. rather
Explanation:
“Rather” is used to show a moderate or slight degree of something, typically a negative quality. Here, it modifies “tall,” indicating a somewhat surprising or notable height, making “rather” correct.
Q.27
Correct option: B. very
Explanation:
“Very” is used to emphasize adjectives in the positive degree. Since “clever” is a positive degree adjective, “very clever” is the correct structure.
Q.28
Correct option: A. so
Explanation:
“So” is used with “that” to indicate a cause and effect relationship. The correct structure is “so intelligent that…” making “so” the suitable word to start the clause.
Q.29
Correct option: C. enough
Explanation:
“Enough” is placed after the adjective it qualifies and is used to show sufficiency. “Strong enough to carry it” is the correct structure.
Q.30
Correct option: A. too
Explanation:
“Too” is used to indicate more than what is desirable or possible. “Too tired to work” implies excess tiredness that prevents working, making it the correct choice.
Q.31
Correct option: D. comparative
Explanation:
The sentence uses “stronger,” which is a comparison between two entities. Therefore, the adjective is in the comparative degree.
Q.32
Correct option: A. positive
Explanation:
“Brave” is in its base form, not comparing or showing extremes. It simply describes a quality, which is the positive degree of the adjective.
Q.33
Correct option: B. superlative
Explanation:
“Tallest” denotes the highest degree in a group of three or more, making it a superlative degree adjective.
Q.34
Correct option: A. better
Explanation:
“Better” is the correct comparative form of “good.” It is used when comparing two things or people, which the sentence implies.
Q.35
Correct option: C. best
Explanation:
“Best” is the superlative form of “good” and is used to indicate the highest quality among three or more. Hence, “He is the best boy” is correct.
Q.36
Correct option: D. more
Explanation:
When comparing qualities of the same person or thing, “more” is used before adjectives. The sentence compares “wise” and “clever,” so “more wise than clever” is grammatically correct.
Q.37
Correct option: A. less
Explanation:
“Less” is the comparative form used with uncountable quantities or abstract qualities. The sentence compares “learned” and “wise,” thus “less learned than wise” fits best.
Q.38
Correct option: C. and
Explanation:
To join two equal and positive adjectives, “and” is the correct coordinating conjunction. The sentence structure “not only strong but also brave” is proper.
Q.39
Correct option: B. cleverer
Explanation:
“Cleverer” is the comparative form of “clever” used to compare two people. Since the sentence compares two individuals, “cleverer” is correct.
Q.40
Correct option: D. wiser
Explanation:
“Wiser” is the comparative form of “wise.” As the sentence compares two people, “wiser” is the grammatically accurate choice.
Q.41
Correct option: C. fewer
Explanation:
“Fewer” is used with countable nouns, like “mistakes.” Since mistakes can be counted, “fewer” is correct over “less.”
Q.42
Correct option: A. less
Explanation:
“Less” is used with uncountable nouns. “Sugar” is uncountable, so “less sugar” is the proper construction here.
Q.43
Correct option: D. faster
Explanation:
“Faster” is the comparative form of “fast.” The sentence compares running speed between two people, so “faster” is accurate.
Q.44
Correct option: A. tallest
Explanation:
“Tallest” is a superlative adjective used when comparing more than two people or things. In this case, among all in the class, one is the tallest.
Q.45
Correct option: B. elder
Explanation:
“Elder” is typically used for people, especially within a family, and when comparing two. Since the sentence refers to brothers, “elder” is correct.
Q.46
Correct option: C. eldest
Explanation:
“Eldest” is the superlative form of “elder” and is used for the oldest among siblings. The sentence implies he is the oldest child, so “eldest” is the right choice.
Q.47
Correct option: A. few
Explanation:
“Few” refers to a small number of countable items, typically with a negative sense. Since “few men can keep a secret” implies rarity, “few” is the best fit.
Q.48
Correct option: D. a few
Explanation:
“A few” indicates a small number but with a positive tone. Since the sentence suggests that some books are available, “a few” is the correct option.
Q.49
Correct option: B. the few
Explanation:
“The few” refers to a specific, known small group. The sentence talks about the few friends one has and values, indicating specificity, so “the few” is appropriate.
Q.50
Correct option: C. all
Explanation:
“All” is used to refer to the entire quantity or number of people or things. Since the sentence is general and includes everyone in the class, “all” is the correct adjective.
