Adjective Comma Usage and Order

The video tutorial by Alicia explains the use of commas between adjectives, focusing on when to use them based on adjective categories. It highlights the importance of adjective order and provides examples to illustrate correct usage. The tutorial introduces the concept of coordinate adjectives and offers tricks to identify them, such as changing the order of adjectives or using 'and' between them. The video concludes with practice suggestions and emphasizes learning through reading and listening.

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• Using commas in lists

• Using commas in dialogue

• Using commas between adjectives

• Using commas in complex sentences

When should you use commas between adjectives?

• When adjectives are synonyms

• When adjectives are from the same category

• When adjectives describe people

• When adjectives are from different categories

What is the natural order of adjectives based on?

• A hierarchy

• Alphabetical order

• Random choice

• Grammar rules

Why does 'blue shiny big book' sound unnatural?

• It uses too many adjectives

• It is grammatically incorrect

• It doesn't follow the natural adjective order

• It lacks a comma

What is the rule for using commas between adjectives?

• Use commas between adjectives from the same category

• Never use commas between adjectives

• Use commas between adjectives from different categories

• Use commas between all adjectives

What are coordinate adjectives?

• Adjectives that describe the same noun

• Adjectives that belong to the same category

• Adjectives that are synonyms

• Adjectives that describe different nouns

What is one trick to determine if a comma is needed between adjectives?

• Check if the adjectives are synonyms

• Use a semicolon instead

• Try changing the order of the adjectives

• See if the adjectives describe different nouns

What should you do if changing the order of adjectives sounds weird?

• Add a comma between them

• Keep the original order and omit commas

• Use a semicolon instead

• Remove one of the adjectives

What is another trick to decide on comma usage between adjectives?

• Try putting 'and' between the adjectives

• Use a period between adjectives

• Use a semicolon between adjectives

• Check if the adjectives are antonyms

What should you do if using 'and' between adjectives sounds strange?

• Use a comma

• Omit the comma

• Use a semicolon

• Reorder the adjectives