5 Questions
Which order is correct for adjectives before a noun in English?
opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, purpose
Which of the following is an adjective?
happy
Where can adjectives sometimes appear in a sentence?
After a noun
Which is the correct adjective order for describing a hat that is both brown and old?
an old brown hat
What does the acronym 'OSASCOMP' stand for?
Order of Adjectives Size Age Shape Color Origin Material Purpose
Study Notes
Adjective Order and Placement
- In English, adjectives typically follow a specific order before a noun: Opinion, Size, Age, Shape, Colour, Origin, Material, Purpose (OSASCOMP).
- Adjectives can sometimes appear after a linking verb, such as "be," in a sentence.
- An adjective is a word that modifies, or describes, a noun or pronoun.
Example of Adjective Order
- To describe a hat that is both brown and old, the correct adjective order would be: "the old brown hat".
Test your knowledge of adjective word order in this Woodward English grammar lesson! Learn about the correct placement of adjectives in sentences, whether it's before or after a noun. Practice with examples and improve your understanding of adjectives in English.
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