Grammar - Adjectives (Word Order, Use of Comma and And)

Compiled from Grammar Builder Book 3

1. 1. When we use more than one adjective from different groups before a       noun, we follow this order:

Compiled from Grammar Builder Book 3

·         My mother owns a rare green jade bracelet. (1 + 5 + 7)

·         That huge rectangular Persian carpet will fit nicely in the living room. ( 2 + 4 + 6)

2. It is used before a noun. We do not use a comma or and when                   adjectives from different groups are used together with a noun.

·         I bought a beautiful black silk dress yesterday.

3. We use a comma or and when two quality adjectives are used                   together.

·         After a long, tiring drive, we took a nap.

·         After a long and tiring drive, we took a nap.

    4. When two colour adjectives are used before a noun or after the verb ‘to           be’, we use and between them. When we use more than two colour               adjectives together, we use both a comma and and.

• The black and white bag is mine.
• The black, white and red bag is Sam’s.

Important!

1.                An adjective is used to describe a person, an animal, a place,    a plant           or a thing.

·         A plump boy, a big dog, a small room, a tall tree, a new car                                                                                                                          

2.     An adjective usually comes before a noun or after the verb ‘to   be’.

• I met an attractive boy this morning. (adjective + noun object)
• My brother is attractive. (the verb ‘to be’ + adjective)