adjective order

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What is the correct order of adjectives in English?

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The correct order of adjectives in English is: opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, purpose.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun.

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Give an example of a sentence with adjectives in the correct order.

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The tall, young man wore a beautiful, red jacket.

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What is the purpose of using adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives provide more detail about a noun, helping to create a clearer picture in the reader's mind.

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How do you order multiple adjectives before a noun?

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When using multiple adjectives, follow the order: opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, purpose.

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What is an example of incorrect adjective order?

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'The old, blue, Chinese bus' is correct, while 'The blue, old, Chinese bus' is incorrect.

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What is the adjective in the sentence: 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog'?

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The adjectives are 'quick', 'brown', and 'lazy'.

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What is the difference between descriptive and limiting adjectives?

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Descriptive adjectives describe qualities (e.g., 'blue', 'tall'), while limiting adjectives restrict or specify (e.g., 'some', 'two').

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What is a compound adjective?

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A compound adjective is made up of two or more words that function as a single adjective (e.g., 'well-known', 'high-speed').

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How do you punctuate adjectives in a series?

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Use commas to separate adjectives in a series when they equally modify the noun (e.g., 'It was a long, tiring, exciting day.').