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Adjective Order
When we use more
than one adjective they should be used in the
correct order. Adjective order is not entirely
fixed but the general sequence is:
-- Determiner - Opinion - Size - Age - Shape
- Color - Origin - Material --> Noun
Determiners are words such as a, an , the,
this, that. These words are also kinds of
adjectives.
For example:
- a famous, old painting
- a big, round table
- an American, cotton shirt
Adjectives of opinion
come before adjectives of fact, for example:
- a beautiful, white flower.
"A white, beautiful flower" sounds
unusual.
With two or more
adjectives commas are optional. For example:
- "A long, dark tunnel" or "A
long dark tunnel" are both acceptable.
With two or more
color adjectives use and. For example:
- She's got a black and white kitten.
Adjectives other than colors don't use and.
For example:
- She's got a little, black kitten.
"She's got a little and black kitten"
is incorrect.
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