Adjective Order
blue
new
kicks
Nike
new, blue, Nike kicks
The book was very __________________.
interesting or boring
Well
No - mannner
She described it well.
When using adjectives to describe nouns.
Subject + Verb + Adjective + Object
She is a pretty girl.
Quietly
Adjective
The mouse scurried quietly across the kitchen counter.
commercial
old
brick
beautifully-designed
building
beautifully-designed, old, brick, commercial building
The loud noise was ____________________.
annoying
So
Yes
It's so nice out today.
When using adverbs to describe verbs.
Subject + Verb + Adverb
He talks loudly.
Lonely
Adjective
When I lived by myself, I felt lonely.large
plastic
raincoat
red
expensive
expensive, large, red, plastic raincoat
I'm ________________ in attending Rockford University.
Awfully
Yes
That car is awfully fast!
Using adverbs to describe adjectives.
Subject + Verb + Adverb + Adjective
He is extremely sleepy.
Silly
Adjective
He is a silly young boy.
dining room
wooden
table
antique
Chinese
antique, Chinese, wooden, dining room table
When he gave her the diamond ring, she said yes and they were ________________.
engaged
Nicely
No - manner
The birthday cake turned out nicely.
When using adverbs to describe other adverbs.
Subject + Verb + Adverb + Adverb
I study really hard.She is a hard worker. = adjective She works hard. = adverb
Nicely
Adverb
Nicely done!
brand new
huge
coffee
beautiful
pink
Dunkin
cup
beautiful, huge, brand new, pink, Dunkin' coffee cup
When I yawn in class, you can bet I'm ____________.
bored
Fast
No - manner
The semester went by fast!
When using adjectives to describe nouns in the negative.
Subject + Verb + Not + Adjective + Noun
He is not a good professor.Early
Both
I had an early meeting today. = adjective
She gets up early. = adverb