a small cat
- Language
- English
- Level
- A1
- Unit
- Adjectives and Adverbs
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Adjective word order in English means the order in which you put adjectives (describing words) before a noun.
When to use it
Use adjective word order when you want to describe a person, place, or thing with one or more adjectives.
Key forms
- adjective + noun
- opinion adjective + other adjective + noun
- Example: a big red apple
Examples
a beautiful old house
three big green apples
an interesting new book
Tips
- In English, adjectives come before the noun.
- When you use more than one adjective, the usual order is: opinion, size, age, color, noun.
- Do not put 'and' between adjectives unless you are listing different ideas.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Some adjectives have special positions, like 'afraid', which usually comes after the verb: 'The cat is afraid.'