Order of Adjectives in English

In this lesson, Alex introduces the concept of ordering adjectives when describing nouns. He explains that while native speakers often do this naturally, there is a specific order to follow: opinion, size, age, shape, color, material, origin, and purpose. Alex provides examples, such as 'the big red bag' versus 'the red big bag,' to illustrate the correct order. He also discusses the flexibility in emphasizing certain qualities, like size or opinion, depending on the context. The lesson concludes with a reminder that following these guidelines will help learners sound more like native speakers.

What is the main topic of the lesson introduced by Alex?

• The history of the English language

• The importance of nouns in English

• The order of adjectives when describing nouns

• The use of verbs in sentences

Why do native speakers naturally use the correct order of adjectives?

• They learn it in school

• They memorize the rules

• They do it instinctively

• They use a dictionary

What is the first category in the order of adjectives?

• Material

• Color

• Opinion

• Size

Which category comes after 'opinion' in the order of adjectives?

• Purpose

• Age

• Size

• Shape

What is the role of 'opinion' in the order of adjectives?

• It is optional

• It is used only for people

• It is the first adjective to describe a noun

• It is always the last adjective

What is the correct order for adjectives describing age and shape?

• Shape, Age

• Age, Shape

• Color, Material

• Material, Origin

Which adjective category describes where something is from?

• Purpose

• Material

• Origin

• Color

What is the purpose of the adjective 'physics' in the phrase 'old, boring physics teacher'?

• To describe the teacher's age

• To describe the teacher's personality

• To describe the teacher's appearance

• To describe the teacher's subject

Which adjective category describes what something is made of?

• Purpose

• Material

• Origin

• Shape

Which of the following is NOT a category in the order of adjectives?

• Shape

• Material

• Purpose

• Verb