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 does 'opinion' refer to in adjective order?

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'Opinion' refers to subjective descriptions that express personal feelings or judgments about something, such as 'beautiful', 'expensive', or 'adorable'.

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What does 'size' refer to in adjective order?

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'Size' refers to the physical dimensions of something, such as 'big', 'small', 'tiny', or 'huge'.

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What does 'age' refer to in adjective order?

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'Age' refers to how old something is, such as 'old', 'new', 'young', or 'ancient'.

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What does 'shape' refer to in adjective order?

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'Shape' refers to the form or outline of something, such as 'round', 'square', 'oval', or 'rectangular'.

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What does 'color' refer to in adjective order?

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'Color' refers to the hue of something, such as 'red', 'blue', 'green', or 'yellow'.

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What does 'origin' refer to in adjective order?

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'Origin' refers to where something comes from, such as 'American', 'German', 'Italian', or 'Asian'.

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What does 'material' refer to in adjective order?

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'Material' refers to what something is made of, such as 'wooden', 'metal', 'cotton', or 'leather'.

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What does 'purpose' refer to in adjective order?

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'Purpose' refers to the intended use of something, such as 'sleeping' in 'sleeping bag'.

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Provide an example of a phrase using the correct adjective order: opinion, size, color.

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An example is 'a beautiful large red apple'.