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Which type of adjectives describe the color of a noun?
Which type of adjectives describe the color of a noun?
- Skinny, long
- Difficult, poor
- Orange, blackish (correct)
- Square, round
What type of adjectives describe the state or appearance of a noun?
What type of adjectives describe the state or appearance of a noun?
- Clean, blue
- 16 pounds, 13 yards
- Young, ancient
- Poor, hungry (correct)
Which type of adjectives describe the purpose of a noun?
Which type of adjectives describe the purpose of a noun?
- 'Rubber', 'wooden'
- 'Delicious', 'long'
- 'American', 'European'
- 'Measuring', 'hiking' (correct)
What type of adjectives answer 'what is it made of?'
What type of adjectives answer 'what is it made of?'
Which type of adjectives tell the physical location a noun comes from?
Which type of adjectives tell the physical location a noun comes from?
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Study Notes
Ordering Adjectives
- Following a specific sequence of adjectives helps a sentence make sense.
- The correct order of adjectives is: Number, Opinion, Size.
Number Adjectives
- Describe the number or quantity of the noun.
- Include specific numbers or general descriptions of quantity (e.g., "a", "an", "the", "4", "100", "few", "many").
Opinion Adjectives
- Express feelings or opinions about the noun.
- Examples: "awesome", "delicious", "nasty", "gorgeous".
Size Adjectives
- Describe the general size of the noun.
- Examples: "enormous", "huge" (used to describe something large, like Godzilla).
Importance of Correct Adjective Order
- Incorrect adjective order can make a sentence sound awkward or nonsensical.
- Correct adjective order helps convey meaning and clarity in writing and speech.
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