WORD ORDER: ADJECTIVES
When we want to add information to a noun, we can use adjectives. If more than one adjective is used before a noun, they must appear in a particular order. The order of adjectives is as follows.
1. Determiner
2. Opinion
3. Size
4. Age
5. Shape
6. Colour
7. Origin
8. Material
9. Purpose or function
A few examples?
A few examples:
1. The smart American teacher taught the quiet, young Chinese students. 2. She was a beautiful, tall, thin, young, French girl.
Reminder:
Determiner - Opinion - Size - Age - Shape - Colour - Origin - Material - Purpose/Function
Word order: Adjectives
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WORD ORDER: ADJECTIVES
When we want to add information to a noun, we can use adjectives. If more than one adjective is used before a noun, they must appear in a particular order. The order of adjectives is as follows.
1. Determiner
2. Opinion
3. Size
4. Age
5. Shape
6. Colour
7. Origin
8. Material
9. Purpose or function
A few examples?
A few examples:
1. The smart American teacher taught the quiet, young Chinese students. 2. She was a beautiful, tall, thin, young, French girl.
Reminder:
Determiner - Opinion - Size - Age - Shape - Colour - Origin - Material - Purpose/Function