Adjective Usage Definitions
CMAT 2025 · Language Comprehension · Easy · Grammar
Given below are two statements : Statement I:An adjective is said to be used attributively when it qualifies a noun directly Statement II: An adjective is said to be used predicatively when it qualifies a noun or pronoun indirectly
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- C.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- D.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
A
Explanation
Statement I accurately defines attributive adjective use (placed right before the noun). Statement II accurately defines predicative adjective use (connected via a linking verb). Both statements are true.
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