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Adjectives - Theory
Adjectives - Theory
Most adjectives can be used in two positions. When they are used
before the noun they describe, they are called attributive:
“a black cat”
There are some adjectives that can only be used in one position or the
other: ✓ She was alone that evening. [‘alone’ = predicative ]
Adjective order:
1. opinion
2. size
3. physical quality
4. shape
5. age
6. colour
7. origin
8. material
9. type
10. purpose