English Adjective Order

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What is the correct way to express the comparison ?

WINTER IS THE COLDEST THAN SPRING

WINTER IS COLDER THAN SPRING (correct)

WINTER IS MORE COLD THAN SPRING

WINTER IS COLDEST THAN SPRING

How do you compare two things using the superlative form?

Using 'the' and the comparative form (correct)

Using the base form of the adjective

Using 'more' and the comparative form

Using 'a' and the comparative form

What is the correct way to express the comparison

FEBRUARY IS MORE SHORT THAN OTHER MONTHS

FEBRUARY IS THE MOST SHORT MONTH IN THE YEAR

FEBRUARY IS THE SHORTEST MONTH IN THE YEAR (correct)

FEBRUARY IS SHORTER THAN OTHER MONTHS

What is the correct way to express the comparison ?

DOLPHINS ARE MORE INTELLIGENT THAN OTHER SEA ANIMALS Signup and view all the answers

How do you express the superlative form of an adjective?

Using 'the' and the comparative form Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to express the comparison?

SHARKS ARE MORE DANGEROUS THAN OTHER SEA ANIMALS Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of adjectives in the phrase 'a ________ dress'?

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Which option shows the correct order of adjectives for 'a ________ man'?

tall thin Signup and view all the answers

In which sentence is the order of adjectives used correctly?

They are selling small round metal cans. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct sequence in which to describe the tie for a wedding?

big blue cotton Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate adjective order for 'three ________ bottles'?

empty water Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the order of adjectives for 'a ________ flag'?

beautiful red cloth Signup and view all the answers

How should the adjectives in 'the ________ room' be arranged?

small warm sunny Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the adjective order in English?

To clarify meaning and maintain flow. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of adjectives in the sentence "The scientists have found a ________ cure for the disease." ?

great new Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly orders the adjectives in the sentence "She packed her clothes in a ________ box." ?

flimsy green cardboard Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly orders the adjectives in the sentence "I love eating ________ strawberries." ?

big red Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly orders the adjectives in the sentence "Their dog is a ________ shepherd." ?

big brown German Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly orders the adjectives in the sentence "The ________ woman did well on the test." ?

intelligent young Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly orders the adjectives in the sentence "The ticket costs ________ dollars." ?

ten US Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Order of Adjectives

Use multiple adjectives to describe a noun, maintaining proper order.
Common order: Opinion, Size, Age, Shape, Color, Origin, Material, Purpose, Noun.
Example: "beautiful, red, cloth flag" follows adjective order rules.
Practice by rearranging adjectives to fit specific examples.

Comparative Adjectives

Compares differences between two nouns using forms of adjectives.
Example structure: "X is [adjective] than Y."
Fill in the blanks practice includes comparisons like:
- Winter is colder than Spring.
- Girls are quieter than Boys.

Circling the Correct Option

Choose between comparative and superlative forms based on context.
Examples:
- "Spring is windier than Summer."
- "Cars are quicker than a Bike."

Superlative Adjectives

Used to describe the highest degree of a quality among three or more nouns.
Common structure: "X is the [adjective]est."
Example sentences can include:
- February is the shortest month in the year.
- Sharks are the most dangerous animals in the sea.

Practical Exercises

Complete sentences using appropriate comparative or superlative forms.
Create original sentences using multiple adjectives to practice proper order.

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Description

Learn the proper order of adjectives in English grammar, including examples and explanations. Understand how to correctly describe nouns with multiple adjectives.