Adjective Order

Which of the following sentences contains the correct adjective order?

• He wanted some delicious French cheese.

• She bought a red new gnome for her garden.

• The librarian has a lot of old interesting books.

• She is shopping for a black stylish leather bag.

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CCSS.L.4.1D

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which of the following sentences contains the correct adjective order?

• We want a new metal gray table for our patio.

• The family stayed in a cute little French cottage.

• She dropped the vintage beautiful plate, and it broke into pieces.

• She drank hot Italian black coffee.

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CCSS.L.4.1D

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which of the following sentences contains INCORRECT adjective order.

• My sister adopted a beautiful big white bulldog.

• I saw three old read tractors on display at the museum.

• Sarah recently purchased a pair of nice new rain boots.

• He wore a checkered ugly green tie to the wedding.

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CCSS.L.4.1D

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which of the following sentences contains INCORRECT adjective order.

• There were nine small children waiting in line for ice cream.

• We collected several circular unique rocks on our walk.

• I received new blue running shoes before my track meet.

• The unusual oval wedding ring caught my eye.

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CCSS.L.4.1D

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which of the following adjective pairs are NOT of equal rank?

• several & many

• checkered & striped

• plastic & narrow

• cleaning & gardening

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Which of the following adjective pairs are NOT of equal rank?

• Victorian & Italian

• antique & vintage

• kind & delicious

• both & colorful

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CCSS.L.2.1E

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

• The bright, colorful butterfly floated through the air.

• The small, round cookies were delicious.

• The spotted, crystal jar was sparkling in the sunlight.

• Sarah's lovely, old grandmother brought her lunch.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

• My silly, young neighbor ran around the yard screaming.

• The tall, narrow tree is my favorite.

• Brandon's flat, modern house stands at the corner of the neighborhood.

• The fluffy, striped tiger slept on the rock.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A