Adjectives Word Order PDF

Adjectives  Adjectives used as nouns Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns or pronouns. However, in some cases, adjectives can be used as nouns themselves. This is known as using an adjective as a noun. When an adjective is used as a noun, it typically refers...

Adjectives  Adjectives used as nouns Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns or pronouns. However, in some cases, adjectives can be used as nouns themselves. This is known as using an adjective as a noun. When an adjective is used as a noun, it typically refers to a group of people who share a common characteristic. Grammar patterns: long form = adjective + people short form = The + adjective Examples: Rich people spend a lot of money traveling. The rich spend a lot of money traveling. “the rich” refers to a group of people who have a lot of money. In some cases, plural nationalities can also be formed by using adjectives as nouns. French people drink a lot of wine. The French drink a lot of wine. “the French” refers to a group of people who are from France. 1.The poor – This refers to a group of people who have very little money or resources. For example: “The government needs to do more to help the poor.” 2.The elderly – This refers to older people, usually over the age of 65. For example: “We need to make sure our healthcare system is equipped to take care of the elderly.” 3.The deaf – This refers to people who cannot hear. For example: “The school installed special equipment to help the deaf students.” 4.The French – This refers to people who are from France. For example: “The French are known for their love of food and wine.” 5.The Chinese – This refers to people who are from China. For example: “The Chinese celebrate the Lunar New Year with fireworks and festivals.” Order of adjectives When more than one adjective comes before a noun, the adjectives are normally in a particular order.  Order of adjectives order relating to examples 1 opinion unusual, lovely, beautiful 2 size big, small, tall 3 physical quality thin, rough, untidy 4 shape round, square, rectangular 5 age young, old, youthful 6 colour blue, red, pink 7 origin Dutch, Japanese, Turkish 8 material metal, wood, plastic 9 type general-purpose, four-sided, U-shaped 10 purpose cleaning, hammering, cooking It was made of a 1 strange, 6 green, 8 metallic material. It’s a 2 long, 4 narrow, 8 plastic brush. Panettone is a 4 round, 7 Italian, 9 bread-like Christmas cake. She was a 1 beautiful, 2 tall, 3 thin, 5 young, 6 black-haired, 7 Scottish woman. What an 1 amazing, 2 little, 5 old, 7 Chinese cup and saucer!