Ordering Adjectives

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What is the correct order of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives should be arranged in a specific order: 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 a noun, giving more information about it.

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What is the adjective order for color?

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Color adjectives usually come after size and before material in the order.

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What is the adjective order for size?

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Size adjectives come before age and shape in the order.

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What is the adjective order for opinion?

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Opinion adjectives come first in the order of adjectives.

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Example of adjectives in correct order: 'a small, red, round ball.' What is the order?

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The order is: opinion (small), color (red), shape (round).

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What is the correct order of adjectives in the phrase: 'three big fluffy dogs'?

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The order is: quantity (three), size (big), opinion (fluffy).

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What is the correct order of adjectives in the phrase: 'a beautiful old wooden table'?

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The order is: opinion (beautiful), age (old), material (wooden).

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What is the correct order of adjectives in the phrase: 'a lovely little blue dress'?

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The order is: opinion (lovely), size (little), color (blue).

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What is the correct order of adjectives in the phrase: 'two tall green trees'?

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The order is: quantity (two), size (tall), color (green).