Pick out the adjectives in the following sentences and state what function they serve in the sentences.
1. The car sustained .................................................. damage in the accident.
2. .............................................. dog has his day.
3. He is a man of ......................................... words.
4. ........................................... answer is quite right.
5. The way was long, the wind was ..............................................., the minstrel was infirm and old.
6. John won ............................................. prize in the quiz competition.
7. The boy stood on the .................................... deck.
8. King Francis was a ......................................... king and loved a royal sport.
9. He is a ....................................... fellow.
10. In the furrowed land stood the ..................................... oxen.
Answers
1. The car sustained heavy damage in the accident.
2. Every dog has his day.
3. He is a man of few words.
4. Neither answer is quite right.
5. The way was long, the wind was cold, the minstrel was infirm and old.
6. John won the first prize in the quiz competition.
7. The boy stood on the burning deck.
8. King Francis was a hearty king and loved a royal sport.
9. He is a brave fellow.
10. In the furrowed land stood the patient oxen.
