Adjective Order in English - English Grammar Lesson

The video lesson from Oxford Online English teaches how to correctly order adjectives in English. It begins with an example using the words 'strong', 'black', 'Italian', and 'coffee', explaining that the correct order is 'strong black Italian coffee'. The lesson introduces two basic rules: opinion adjectives precede fact adjectives, and general adjectives precede specific ones. It also presents the full, complex rule for adjective order, though it emphasizes that this is rarely needed. The lesson concludes with practical advice, encouraging learners to trust their instincts and remember the basic rules.

What is the correct order of adjectives in the phrase 'strong black Italian coffee'?

• Strong black Italian coffee

• Black strong Italian coffee

• Black Italian strong coffee

• Italian black strong coffee

Which type of adjective should come first according to the basic rule?

• Adjectives describing size

• Adjectives describing opinions

• Adjectives describing facts

• Adjectives describing color

In the sentence 'They live in a beautiful old house', which adjective describes an opinion?

• Old

• House

• Beautiful

• Live

What is the rule for ordering adjectives when one is more general than the other?

• Specific before general

• General before specific

• Color before size

• Nationality before material

Which of the following adjectives is considered more specific?

• Hot

• Small

• Green

• Old

According to the full rule, which type of adjective should come last?

• Opinion

• Size

• Material

• Color

What should you rely on if you're unsure about adjective order?

• Grammar books

• Your instinct

• Online translators

• Dictionary definitions