When using more than one adjective to describe a noun, place the adjective in the following order before the noun:
1. Opinion
2. Dimension
3. Age
4. Shape
5. Colour
6. Origin
7. Material
Here are some examples of nouns modified with three adjectives in the correct order based on the list above.
- A wonderful old Italian clock
- A big square blue box
- A disgusting pink plastic ornament
- Some slim new French trousers
If you wish to do some further exercises on adjective order, click on this link and answer the ten questions towards the bottom of the page.
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