Using the Correct Adjectives

A proper adjective is formed from a proper noun. Type TRUE or FALSE.

A proper adjective begins with a common letter.

• true

• false

Proper adjectives are usually formed using the endings

• ish and an

• ese and ish

• an and ese

• an, ish and ese

Have you ever eaten Polish food? Type the proper adjective.

Some people eat (Norway, Norwayan, Norwegian) sardines for snack. The correct proper adjective is

• Norway

• Norwayan

• Norwegian

This bahamian conch will be tasty in a salad. The correct proper adjective should be

• Bahamian

• Bahamas

• bahamian

What is the proper noun from which Alaskan was formed? Type you answer.

What is the proper adjective for Australian? Type your answer.

The proper adjective Persian was formed from Persia.

• true

• false

Sushi is a (Japan) dish made with raw fish. The proper adjective should be

• Japanese

• japanese