word order ADJECTIVES (Order of adjectives)

What is the primary function of adjectives?

• To describe verbs

• To replace nouns

• To give more details about nouns or pronouns

• To connect sentences

Which of the following is true about the form of adjectives?

• Adjectives change form based on tense

• Adjectives change form based on gender

• Adjectives change form based on number

• Adjectives do not change form

Where are adjectives typically placed in relation to nouns?

• In the middle of the sentence

• After the noun

• Before the noun

• At the end of the sentence

What is a compound adjective?

• An adjective that ends in -ed

• An adjective that describes a compound

• An adjective that ends in -ing

• Two or more adjectives joined by a hyphen

Which of the following is an example of a comparative adjective?

• Taller

• Tallness

• Tallest

• Tall

What is the correct order of adjectives in a sentence?

• Color, size, age, origin

• Size, color, age, origin

• Size, age, color, origin

• Age, size, color, origin

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the order of adjectives?

• A young South African tall woman

• A South African tall young woman

• A tall young South African woman

• A young tall South African woman