Question

Identify the underlined adjective in the given sentence; it can be an adjective of quality, quantity, number, demonstration, description or possession:
The whole amount was paid to the bank in time.

• A. Quantity
• B. Number
• C. Distribution
• D. Demonstration

Answer 1

The correct option is A Quantity

In the given sentence, the underlined adjective 'whole' explains the sum of 'amount'.

Option B - 'Adjective of Number' explains the subject by answering either of these: 'how much' or 'how many'. 'Whole' doesn't explain the number of the 'amount' here. Hence, option B is incorrect.

Option C - 'Distribution' is used to single out the individuals of a group or some items. 'Whole' is not used to explain distribution, it is used for a group. Hence, option C is incorrect.

Option D - 'Demonstration' is used to define 'which' noun or pronoun the speaker is referring to. As 'whole' doesn't represent 'which', 'demonstration' is a wrong choice. Hence, option D is incorrect.

Option A - 'Quantity' explains the sum or amount of something. 'Whole' explains not the number but the 'sum/total' of the noun. Thus option A is the correct answer.