Noun Modifiers Quiz

What is a noun modifier? Choose the correct answer:

A noun that is modified by an adjective
A verb that modifies a noun
A noun that adjusts or clarifies the meaning of another noun
An adverb that describes a noun

Which of the following is an example of a descriptive modifier? Choose the correct answer:

Running
Diamond
Twelve
Italian

What does a functional or purpose modifier do? Choose the correct answer:

Describes how many
Indicates the purpose or function
Specifies the material
Shows the origin

Choose the correct use of a quantitative modifier. Choose the correct answer:

Italian pizza
Gold watch
Dozen eggs
Swimming pool

Which of these is an example of an origin modifier? Choose the correct answer:

Chocolate cake
Racing car
Victorian house
Three chairs

Where is a noun modifier usually placed in relation to the noun it modifies? Choose the correct answer:

After
Before
Either before or after
At the end of the sentence

"School bus" is an example of: Choose the correct answer:

A possessive form
A noun modifying another noun
An adverb modifying a noun
An adjective modifying a noun

In the phrase "writers’ conference," the modifier is in what form? Choose the correct answer:

Singular
Plural
Possessive
Plural possessive

What should be avoided when using noun modifiers? Choose the correct answer:

Descriptive modifiers
Functional modifiers
Stacking too many noun modifiers
Origin modifiers

"Computer science" is an example of: Choose the correct answer:

An origin modifier
A descriptive modifier
A functional or purpose modifier
A compound noun without modifiers