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Learning English Vocabulary

Adjective order

Jul 22, 2024
Learn about the order of English adjectives by describing a dog, importance of the sequence, proximity to the noun, and engaging in vocabulary quizzes and creative activities.
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Quick takeaways

  • Adjective order determines the sequence of multiple adjectives in descriptions.
  • Placing the most relevant adjective closest to the noun enhances effective and descriptive language.

Deep dives

Understanding Adjective Order in Descriptions

Adjective order is crucial when describing nouns with multiple adjectives. The podcast illustrates this with examples such as 'a big old leather sofa' where size, age, and material type follow a specific order. The tip given is to place the adjective most closely related to the noun nearest to it. This principle is further exemplified with phrases like 'blue stripy cotton cushions' and 'beautiful green and blue Turkish kilim'. The importance of adjective sequence for effective description is highlighted.

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