Adjectives can describe

A: nouns.
B: verbs.
C: other adjectives.
D: All of the above
answer D

Minor parts of speech are often more crucial to
A: form than meaning.
B: meaning than form.
C: sentences than paragraphs.
D: paragraphs than sentences.
answer B

The first is wrong.

What are "minor parts of speech?"

To find the answer to the first question, you can use your understanding of grammar and the function of adjectives. Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns, so they can definitely describe nouns (option A). Adjectives, however, cannot directly describe verbs (option B) because verbs involve actions and adjectives typically describe states or qualities. Adjectives can also describe other adjectives, referred to as comparative and superlative adjectives. For example, in the phrase "He is the tallest and fastest player," "tallest" and "fastest" are both adjectives that describe the player. Therefore, the correct answer is option D: "All of the above."

To find the answer to the second question, you need to examine the role of minor parts of speech in both form and meaning. Minor parts of speech, such as articles, conjunctions, and prepositions, often have more to do with the structure and form of a sentence rather than the specific meaning conveyed. For example, the article "the" doesn't carry much individual meaning but is necessary for the grammatical structure of a sentence. On the other hand, major parts of speech like nouns and verbs typically have more meaning associated with them. Therefore, the correct answer is option B: "meaning than form."