WORD ORDER OF ADJECTIVES

We often (but not always) put adjectives in this order:1

Number Opinion Size Age Colour Origin Material Adjectival NOUN

General Shape Pattern Deverbal

Write the sentences below with the adjectives in the right order:

1.- (pale-coloured; attractive; sheepskin)

A /an ____________________________________ COAT

2.- (Siamese; skinny; grey)

The _____________________________________ CAT

3.- (linen; lovely; checked; black & white)

A _______________________________________ TABLECLOTH

4.- (velvet; antique; green; two)

_________________________________________ SOFAS

5.- (Italian; sports; smart; new)

A/an _____________________________________ CAR

6.- (country; American; some; old; strange)

___________________________________________ CUSTOMS

1
When there are two adjectives of the same category the shorter goes before the
longer.