Grammar Boost: Adjective Order
Colour Your World Right
Imagine you're describing something vibrant and eye-catching: perhaps a gift you received, a car you saw, or even a delicious-looking fruit at the market. You'll likely use adjectives – those wonderful words that add detail and colour to our descriptions.
We know that in English, adjectives generally precede the noun they modify.
However, when you want to use multiple adjectives to paint an even richer picture, the order in which you place them becomes important for clear and natural-sounding English.
Think of adjective order as an unspoken rule, a subtle rhythm in the English language. While native speakers often follow it instinctively, it can feel like a puzzle for English language learners.
However, don't worry; there's a logical pattern to it, and understanding this pattern, especially when describing the hues and shades around us, will significantly enhance your fluency.
Unlocking the Sequence: The Categories of Adjectives
To understand the correct order, it's helpful to think about the different types or categories of adjectives. These categories generally appear in a specific sequence before the noun they describe:
