Question 99 of 239

Choose the expression or word which best complete each sentence:
They went to the market and bought a suitcase and .... bag

  • A. a big leather brown
  • B. a leather brown big
  • C. a big brown leather
  • D. a brown big leather

Correct Answer: C

Explanation
The correct option to complete the sentence "They went to the market and bought a suitcase and .... bag" is C. a big brown leather. Let's break down why this is the best choice and analyze the other options. Step-by-Step Explanation
  1. Understanding Adjective Order: In English, when multiple adjectives are used to describe a noun, they typically follow a specific order. The general order is:
  2. Quantity or number
  3. Quality or opinion
  4. Size
  5. Age
  6. Shape
  7. Color
  8. Origin
  9. Material
  10. Purpose
In this case, we have three adjectives: "big," "brown," and "leather." According to the order: - "big" (size) comes first, - "brown" (color) comes second, - "leather" (material) comes last.
  1. Analyzing Option C:
  2. C. a big brown leather: This option follows the correct adjective order. "Big" describes the size of the bag, "brown" describes its color, and "leather" describes the material. Therefore, this option is grammatically correct and sounds natural.
  3. Analyzing Other Options:
  4. A. a big leather brown: This option incorrectly places "brown" after "leather." According to the adjective order, "brown" should come before "leather" because it describes the color of the material, not the material itself.
  5. B. a leather brown big: This option is incorrect because it places "leather" first, which disrupts the natural flow of the sentence. Additionally, "brown" should come before "big" according to the adjective order.
  6. D. a brown big leather: This option also disrupts the correct order. "Brown" is placed before "big," which is incorrect. The size should be mentioned before the color.
Summary of Why C is Correct
  • C. a big brown leather follows the correct adjective order: size (big), color (brown), and material (leather).
  • It sounds natural and is grammatically correct.
Revision Summary
  • The correct adjective order in English is important for clarity and naturalness.
  • Size adjectives come before color adjectives, which come before material adjectives.
  • Option C is the only one that adheres to this order, making it the best choice.
  • Always check the order of adjectives when constructing sentences to ensure they sound correct.
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