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Adjective Order
⭐ MasteredWhen you use several adjectives before a noun, they follow a usual order. For example, you would say 'a small red ball', not 'a red small ball', with size before colour.
💡 Fun fact
Adjective order is often hard for language learners because it follows patterns rather than rules.
All about Adjective Order
When you use several adjectives before a noun, they follow a usual order. Opinion words usually come first, then size, age, shape, colour and material. For example, you would say a small red ball, not a red small ball.
Adjective order is often hard for language learners because it follows patterns rather than strict rules. Native speakers usually use it without thinking, so reading widely helps you pick it up naturally.
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