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In the following passage from the story, count the number of adjectives used. Passage: 'The silent, dark alley, shrouded in thick, damp fog, seemed to whisper old, forgotten secrets.'

medium 2 marks Class 12 · English · On the Face of It
Answer
6

The correct answer is 6 — State the answer as 6.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify adjectives: silent, dark, thick, damp, old, forgotten.
  2. Count each adjective to obtain total count: 6.
  3. State the answer as 6.
Common mistake: Counting commas as adjectives or missing adjectives.

Concept tested: Counting adjectives in passage

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