Adjective Placement and Order for intermediate learners
In this lesson, we will learn the place of adjectives in a sentence and where they appear. We will also learn about the order of different types of adjectives
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:
The
A
Order of Adjectives
Adjectives appear in a special order before nouns. Here is the correct order of adjectives in a sentence:
- Opinion
- Size
- Age
- Shape
- Color
Here are a few examples:
It was an
This table is made of a
Review
Adjectives are descriptive words that are usually used before nouns or after linking verbs. They are used in the following order.
- Opinion
- Size
- Age
- Shape
- Color
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