What kind of adjective is the underlined word in the sentence?
For the long train journey to Pune, Ma packed seven parathas and a jar of lemon pickle.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Adjective of Number
An adjective is a word that describes a noun or a pronoun, for example a tall tree, the food is tasty.
Here “seven” tells how many parathas Ma packed.
| Option | What it tells | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Adjective of Quantity | how much of a thing there is (some, much, little, enough, whole); used with things we measure, not count | We need some sugar for the kheer. |
| (2) Distributive Adjective | points to each one of a group separately (each, every, either, neither) | Every child got a laddoo on Republic Day. |
| (3) Adjective of Number (answer) | how many people or things there are, or their place in order | Two buses leave for Pune every hour. |
| (4) Adjective of Quality | what kind a person or thing is, such as its size, colour or nature | Mohan has a clever dog. |