Adjective Order

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What is the general rule for the order of adjectives in English?

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The general order of adjectives in English is: Quantity, Opinion, Size, Age, Shape, Color, Origin, Material, Purpose.

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What is an example of a sentence using multiple adjectives in the correct order?

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"I saw a lovely small old round blue Italian vase."

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What type of adjectives describe the quality or opinion about a noun?

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Opinion adjectives describe the quality or opinion about a noun, such as 'beautiful', 'interesting', or 'lovely'.

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What is the difference between descriptive adjectives and limiting adjectives?

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Descriptive adjectives describe qualities of a noun (e.g., 'red', 'tall'), while limiting adjectives restrict or specify a noun (e.g., 'some', 'two', 'my').

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How do you correctly order the adjectives in the phrase 'a new woolen pullover'?

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In 'a new woolen pullover', 'new' (opinion) comes before 'woolen' (material), following the correct adjective order.

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What is an example of a limiting adjective?

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An example of a limiting adjective is 'my' in the phrase 'my car'.

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What is the role of adjective order in English sentences?

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Adjective order helps to create clarity and flow in sentences, making them easier to understand.

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Can adjectives of the same category be used together? If so, how?

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Yes, adjectives of the same category can be used together, but they should be separated by 'and' or commas, e.g., 'a big, red ball'.

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What is the correct adjective order for the phrase 'a shiny new Italian sports car'?

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The correct order is: opinion ('shiny'), age ('new'), origin ('Italian'), and purpose ('sports').

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What is an example of a sentence that uses adjectives in the correct order?

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"She bought a beautiful large old wooden table."