JAMB Use of English 2006 Question 34

Question 34

Adjectives and Adverbs

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): The brave hunter killed the..... in the forest.

  1. A.big spitting cobra black
  2. B.black big spitting cobra
  3. C.big black spitting cobra
  4. D.big spitting black cobra
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (big black spitting cobra)

Explanation

Adjective order is size, then colour, then purpose/type: big black spitting cobra.