Order of Adjectives Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: L.4.1.D

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Students will often write sentences that contain multiple adjectives. Knowing how to order those adjectives depends on variety of factors and the overall purpose of the sentence. The order of the adjectives is usually determined by the function and the purpose of the adjectives within the sentences. Something we often forget is that quantifiers are often presented as adjectives. These worksheets will help students put together coherent sentences.

Order of Adjectives Worksheets:

Order of Adjectives Matching – Time to spot the walk in which the adjectives should fall.

Filling Up the Order of Adjectives – Understanding the sequence of parts of speech is a critical skill.

Katy's Birthday – Describe the gifts. Note that the answers can be numerous.

Lots of Adjectives In The Nest – You will definitely need to take your time here and read them aloud.

Adjective Order – A super fun matching game. If you just draw random lines, it's a mad lib.

Setting the Adjectives Right – For each set of words in order to form a sentence. Be sure to put the adjectives in the correct order. Write the sentence.

Correct or Incorrect – Read the sentences. Are the adjectives in the correct order?

Sofas, Cars, Dresses, and Brushes – Use each group of adjectives and their noun to write a sentence. Be sure to write the adjectives in the correct order.

Types of Adjectives – For each set of adjectives below, determine which would come first in a sentence to modify a noun. Write that word on the first line.

Fiery Words – Study each set of adjectives with their noun below. It they are in the correct order, circle the list.

Use Them In Sentences – How many different sentences can you make from the pool of adjectives below? Use as many adjectives as you can in each sentence.

More Than One – We often use more than one adjective to describe a noun, and when we do, there is a proper order for the adjectives.

Describe That Noun – Match the adjectives in the left-hand column to the adjective types in the right-hand column.

Order Up – Circle the phrase with the adjectives in the correct order. If the adjectives are not in the correct order, rewrite them on the line.

Many Times Through – Put the adjectives provided below in the correct order.

How to Order Multiple Adjectives in a Sentence?


Here is the order that should be followed when you are using multiple adjectives in a single sentence.


Quantity or Number


Whenever you feel the need for describing the subject or noun with loads of adjectives, it is always advisable to start with the quantity. The order of using multiple adjectives in a sentence includes the quantity or number at the top. If your noun needs a description in terms of quantity, then use a quantitative adjective first. Examples of adjectives of quantity or number are few, several, one, two, fifteen, many, less, etc.


Quality or Opinion


After you are done explaining your noun with quality, it is time to describe its quality. The adjectives of quality or opinion explain the noun or subject thoroughly. It explains how good or bad the subject or noun is. Some examples of adjectives of opinion are beautiful, charming, delicious, scrumptious, gorgeous, etc.


Size


After the quality comes the size of the noun or subject. Size comes third in the order of using multiple adjectives. Some examples of adjectives of size are huge, heavy, tiny, tall, etc.


Temperature


When you are using multiple adjectives in a sentence, the order tells you to use temperature at fourth. It comes after the size has been explained. Some adjectives of temperature are hot, cold, etc.


Age


The age of the noun or subject comes fifth in order of using multiple adjectives in a sentence. You can mention the age after you have mentioned all of the above characteristics. Some examples of adjectives of age are old, young, 12-year-old, new, etc.


Shape


After the age comes the shape. Adjectives of the shape include round, square, triangle, etc.


Color


The seventh in order of using multiple adjectives is the color. Some examples of adjectives of color are red, yellow, black, orange, etc.


Origin


The eighth in order is the origin of the noun or subject. Origin refers to where the subject belongs. Some examples of adjectives of origin are medieval, Swedish, Chinese, etc.


Material


The last in order of using multiple adjectives is the material. Some adjectives of material are glass, marble, wooden, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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