coordinate adjectives mini lesson

Separating Coordinate Adjectives using a comma

MINI LESSON

Coordinate adjectives are adjectives that independently modify the same noun and they are usually separated by a comma.

What are Coordinate Adjectives?

Tips on how to know when to use a comma.

1. Check by putting and between the adjectives (The man was big and tall.)

2. Switch the order of the adjectives.

   (The man was tall and big.)

3. (If the sentence has the same meaning the adjectives are coordinate.)

Examples

Multiple Choice

He ate the chewy hard cheese.

• Needs Comma

• Doesn't need a comma

Multiple Choice

The cheapest technically feasible solution.

• Needs Comma

• Doesn't need a comma

Multiple Choice

It was an especially sad movie.

• Doesn't need a comma

• Needs Comma