Question

Identify the adjective(s) in the following sentence:
The man is stronger than Harry.
A. This
B. Man
C. Stronger
D. Harry

Answer 1

Hint: An adjective is a part of speech that attributes to the characteristics of the noun in the sentence. They sometimes describe how the nouns are and sometimes elevate the meaning of the noun when they are placed in a sentence.

Complete step by step answer:
Option A – This: this is a pronoun which talks about a thing that is nearby. This is not an adjective and hence is not the right option.
Option B – Man: this is a noun. This option is also the subject of the sentence of who is being talked about in the sentence. This is not the right option.
Option C – Stronger: this word describes that the man mentioned in the sentence is stronger than Harry. It describes that the strength of the man is greater than the strength of Harry. The man and Harry, in this case are both nouns and this option is the adjective describing them. Hence this is the right option.
Option D – Harry: this is a noun. This option is also the subject of the sentence of who is being talked about in the sentence. This is not the right option.

Thus, the correct option is C

Note:
In the given sentence, the word ‘stronger’ is used in a comparative tone but it is still attributing to the characteristic of the man, hence it is important to keep this in mind.