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Adjectives exercise

June 3, 2015 - pdf

Complete the following sentences using appropriate adjectives.

1. The society has …………………. concern for the poor. (little / a little / the little)

2. …………………. knowledge is a dangerous thing. (little / a little / the little)

3. I have drunk ………………… . milk there was in the jug. (little / a little / the little)

4. Only …………………… students attended the class today. (few / a few / the few)

5. ………………….. men understand philosophy. (Few / A few / The few)

6. Can you please lend me …………………. money? (some / any)

7. I have not got …………………. money with me. (some / any)

8. …………………. of the six boys was given a prize. (Each / Every)

9. You are ………………… than I. (older / elder)

10. This is the ………………….. tree in the village. (oldest / eldest)

Answers

1. The society has little concern for the poor.

2. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

3. I have drunk the little milk there was in the jug.

4. Only a few students attended the class today.

5. Few men understand philosophy.

6. Can you please lend me some money?

7. I have not got any money with me.

8. Each of the six boys was given a prize.

9. You are older than I.

10. This is the oldest tree in the village.

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