Home > English > Grammar > Sentence StructureWhat is the term for a word or phrase that describes a noun?A. Adverb B. Verb C. Adjective D. PronounAnswer: AdjectiveAdditional Information: Adjectives describe or modify nouns. Subjects: Sentence Structure, GrammarRelated MCQsWhat is a sentence?What is the effect of using parallel structure in a sentence?Which of the following is an example of an independent clause?What type of sentence is: ‘Wow, that’s amazing!’?What role does a preposition play in a sentence?What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?What is an infinitive?What is the purpose of using quotation marks?Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comparative adjective?What is an example of a nonrestrictive clause?What is the purpose of a subject in a sentence?Identify the subject in the sentence: ‘The cat sat on the mat.’Identify the verb in the sentence: ‘She danced gracefully on stage.’What is a tone in writing?Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?