Which word of the given words is an adjective ?

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Accepted Answer

The correct option is 3:

Adjectives are words that modify or describe nouns or pronouns. They tell us something about the quantity, quality, or nature of the noun they are describing. The word "Intelligent" is an adjective because it describes a quality or characteristic of a person or object, such as in the phrase "an intelligent student" or "an intelligent decision." It functions purely as a descriptor and can be placed before a noun or after a linking verb (e.g., "The student is intelligent."). Recognizing adjectives often involves understanding their role in a sentence, which is always to provide more information about a noun.

The incorrect option is 1:
"Wisdom" is a noun, specifically an abstract noun. It refers to the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; it is a thing or concept, not a descriptive word. The corresponding adjective form would be "wise."

The incorrect option is 2:
"Truth" is also an abstract noun. It refers to the quality of being in accordance with fact or reality. The word "truth" names this concept, and thus cannot be used to modify another noun. The related adjective form is "true" or sometimes "truthful."

The incorrect option is 4:
"Youth" is a noun that refers to the period of being young or to young people collectively. It is an abstract concept of a time in life or a group of people. The corresponding adjective, used to describe something belonging to or characteristic of youth, would be "youthful" or, occasionally, "young."