Unit 98: Adjectives word order Adjectives after verbs TM1505 Yvette

Adjectives Classification Fact Adjectives – give us factual information E.g. : new, large, round, wooden, etc. Opinion Adjectives – tell us what somebody thinks of something or somebody E.g. : nice, beautiful, etc. Opinion Adjectives usually go before fact adjectives.

+ noun Fact Adjectives Order When we use two or more fact adjectives How big? (tall, big, small, large) How old? (young, old) What color? (blue, black, white) Where from? (American, Chinese) What is it made for? (plastic, wooden) + noun

Fact Adjectives Order Adjectives of size and length usually go before adjectives of shape and width. E.g. : a large round table, a tall thin girl When there are two color adjectives, we use and. E.g. : a black and white dress, a red and yellow flag

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After Verbs We use adjectives after be, get, become, seem. E.g. : Be careful! We use adjectives to say how somebody/ something looks, feels, sounds, tastes or smells. E.g. : The dinner smells good. To say how somebody does something, you must use an adverb. E.g. : Drive carefully.

√ √ √ Exercises small black metal a box (metal, black, small) hair (long, beautiful, black) an painting (old, French, interesting) a village (old, little, lovely) This tea tastes a bit strange / strangely. There is no point in doing a job if you don't do it proper / properly. I always feel happy / happily when the sun is shining. small black metal beautful long black interesting old French lovely little old √ √ √

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