JAMB Use of English 1998 Question 95

Question 95

Adjectives and Adverbs

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: The tourist bought ________

  1. A.a brown small Nigerian earthen pot
  2. B.a small brown Nigerian earthen pot
  3. C.an earthen brown small Nigerian pot
  4. D.a Nigerian small brown earthen pot
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (a small brown Nigerian earthen pot)

Explanation

Adjective order is size, colour, origin, material: 'a small brown Nigerian earthen pot'.