Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2020 (Model questions) Question 18

Question 18

Adjectives and Adverbs

Which of the following follows the normal arrangement?

  1. A.He is an American tall language lecturer.
  2. B.He is a tall language American lecturer.
  3. C.He is a tall American language lecturer.
  4. D.He is a language tall American lecturer.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (He is a tall American language lecturer.)

Explanation

Adjective order is size, then origin, then purpose/type: tall American language lecturer.