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 ?

    <p>DOLPHINS ARE MORE INTELLIGENT THAN OTHER SEA ANIMALS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you express the superlative form of an adjective?

    <p>Using 'the' and the comparative form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct way to express the comparison?

    <p>SHARKS ARE MORE DANGEROUS THAN OTHER SEA ANIMALS</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>long yellow</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>tall thin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which sentence is the order of adjectives used correctly?

    <p>They are selling small round metal cans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>big blue cotton</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>empty water</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>beautiful red cloth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>small warm sunny</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the adjective order in English?

    <p>To clarify meaning and maintain flow.</p> 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." ?

    <p>great new</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>flimsy green cardboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>big red</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>big brown German</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>intelligent young</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>ten US</p> 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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    Learn the proper order of adjectives in English grammar, including examples and explanations. Understand how to correctly describe nouns with multiple adjectives.

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