Adjective Placement and Order For Intermediate learners

In this lesson, you'll understand the order of adjectives, such as 'a beautiful, old, Italian vase'. Practical examples and exercises included.

"Adjective Placement and Order" in English Grammar

Where Are Adjectives Placed?

Adjectives can be used before nouns to describe them. They can also be used after linking verbs. In this lesson, we will discuss their position before nouns.

Adjectives: Types

Adjectives are used before nouns to show their:

Characteristic

Size

Age

Shape

Color

Here are a few examples:

Example

The beautiful little girl

A big fat cat

Order of Adjectives

Adjectives appear in a special order before nouns. Here is the correct order of adjectives in a sentence:

1.

Opinion

2.

Size

3.

Age

4.

Shape

5.

Color

Here are a few examples:

Example

It was an awful big piece of meat.

This table is made of a ten-year-old white piece of wood.

Review

Adjectives are descriptive words that are usually used before nouns or after linking verbs. They are used in the following order.

1.

Opinion

2.

Size

3.

Age

4.

Shape

5.

Color

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