Adjectives and Their Order - English Grammar Lesson
This lesson explains adjectives and their order in simple English, with rules and examples for students and exam preparation.
Rule
Adjectives describe nouns. When several are used, the usual order is opinion, size, age, shape, colour, origin, material.
Examples
- A lovely small old round red Italian wooden table
Common Mistake
| Incorrect | a red old car |
|---|---|
| Correct | an old red car |
Practice Tip
Write three original sentences about this topic, then check each one against the rule above.
Related: Parts of Speech and English Tenses.