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.
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 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:
Opinion
Size
Age
Shape
Color
Here are a few examples:
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.
Opinion
Size
Age
Shape
Color
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