Predicate Adjective Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. Which revision changes “noisy” from an attributive adjective to a predicate adjective while preserving the central idea of “The noisy engine disturbed the neighbors”?
The engine was noisy, and it disturbed the neighbors.
The engine noisily disturbed the neighbors.
The noisy, rattling engine disturbed the neighbors.
The engine noise disturbed the neighbors.
2. A student says “quiet” is an adverb in “The library grew quiet” because it follows a verb. Which correction is accurate?
“Quiet” is an adverb because it explains how the library grew.
“Quiet” is an attributive adjective because it appears near the noun “library.”
“Quiet” is a predicate adjective because “grew” links it to the subject “library.”
“Quiet” is a direct object because it completes the verb “grew.”
3. In “When the lights came on, the auditorium appeared empty,” why is “empty” a predicate adjective?
It tells when the lights came on.
It names the object receiving the action of “appeared.”
It modifies the verb phrase “came on.”
It follows the linking verb “appeared” and describes the subject “auditorium.”
4. In “The room remained surprisingly cool despite the heat,” what is the function of “surprisingly”?
It is an adjective modifying the noun “heat.”
It is the predicate adjective describing “room.”
It is the linking verb connecting “room” and “cool.”
It is an adverb modifying the predicate adjective “cool.”
5. Which sentence contains a predicate adjective rather than a predicate nominative, attributive adjective, or adverb?
The crowd cheered ecstatically.
The winner was Elena.
The ecstatic winner waved.
The winner was ecstatic.
6. Which sentence contains a predicate adjective?
The guests ate the soup eagerly.
The chef prepared delicious soup.
The soup smells delicious.
The soup's delicious aroma filled the kitchen.
7. In “Although the blanket felt rough, it kept us warm,” which word is a predicate adjective describing the subject “blanket”?
rough
blanket
kept
warm
8. A classmate calls “ready” a predicate adjective in “The crew found the equipment ready.” Why is that analysis incorrect?
“Ready” is an adverb explaining how the crew performed the action.
“Ready” is an object complement describing the direct object “equipment,” not the subject “crew.”
“Ready” is an attributive adjective because it appears immediately after “equipment.”
“Ready” is a predicate nominative that renames the equipment.
9. In the sentence “The children seemed unusually calm,” which word is the predicate adjective?
calm
unusually
seemed
children
10. Which sentence uses “smell” as a linking verb followed by a predicate adjective?
Nora smelled the roses carefully.
The roses smell sweet.
The detective smelled smoke nearby.
A sweet smell drifted through the room.
11. In the sentence “After the long hike, the hikers were exhausted,” which word functions as the predicate adjective?
long
hikers
were
exhausted
12. Which sentence uses “red” as a predicate adjective rather than as an attributive adjective or object complement?
Liam painted the door red.
The door looks red in this light.
The sunset reddened the clouds.
The red door needs a new handle.
13. Which sentence uses “well” as a predicate adjective meaning “in good health”?
Mia completed the assignment well.
After resting, Mia felt well.
The well behind the house is deep.
It was a well-planned journey.
14. Which sentence has two predicate adjectives that describe the same subject?
The path was narrow and steep.
The hikers moved slowly and carefully.
The narrow, steep path challenged the hikers.
The path crossed the steep hill and narrow bridge.
15. In “The sky turned orange at sunset,” what is the grammatical role of “orange”?
A direct object receiving the action
An attributive adjective modifying “sunset”
A predicate adjective describing “sky” through the linking verb “turned”
An adverb modifying “turned”
16. Which choice completes “The pavement became ___ after the rain” with a predicate adjective?
slickness
a hazard
slippery
slipperily