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Here, you'll learn how to place adjectives before nouns, like 'a red car'. Simple explanations and exercises to help you understand.
Where are Adjectives Placed?
'Adjectives' are words that describe nouns. They can come before nouns, or after 'to be' verb.
Before Nouns
As we mentioned above, an adjective can be used before the noun it is describing. Look below:
A
'Girl' is a noun.
The
A
The
Now, take a look at their placement in complete sentences:
I can see a
He is a
After 'To Be' Verb
We can also place adjectives after 'to be' verbs. Check out the following examples:
The dog is
The panda is
I am
That
Here, 'old' is an adjective before the noun and 'kind' is an adjective after the 'to be' verb.
Number of Adjectives
We can have two or more adjectives before the noun we want to describe. Look at the following examples:
I ate a
Look at those
Quiz:
| Sentence | Adjective placement |
|---|---|
She is quiet. | |
I have a bright yellow balloon. | |
He is confident. | |
The sky is clear. | |
I see a red car. |
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