Sequence Rules: Ordering Multiple Adjectives Before a Noun Quiz

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1. Which sentence is correct: 'She carried a leather old brown bag' or 'She carried an old brown leather bag'?

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The correct order is Age (old), Color (brown), Material (leather). The acronym to remember the general order is OSASCOMP: Opinion, Size, Age, Shape, Color, Origin, Material, Purpose.

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Sequence Rules: Ordering Multiple Adjectives Before A Noun Quiz - Quiz

When multiple adjectives appear before a noun, their order follows specific rules. In this ordering multiple adjectives quiz, you’ll practice arranging adjectives correctly based on category and sequence. You’ll analyze examples, apply standard adjective order patterns, and improve sentence flow. Each question builds confidence in structuring descriptive phrases that sound... see morenatural and clear.
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2. The correct order for the adjectives tall, ugly, brick before the noun tower is:

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The adjectives should follow the order: Opinion (ugly), Size (tall), Material (brick).

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3. The adjective 'Opinion' should always come before 'Size' when ordering adjectives before a noun.

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This is true. The generally accepted order starts with subjective adjectives like Opinion and moves to objective adjectives. Opinion always precedes Size in the standard sequence.

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4. Which is the correct order for the adjectives: wooden, red, small before the noun box?

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The adjectives should be ordered as: Size (small), Color (red), Material (wooden).

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5. Which sentences place the adjectives in the correct, natural order? (Select all that apply)

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B: Opinion (beautiful), Age (old), Material (stone). C: Age (new), Opinion (fast), Origin (Italian). A and D have incorrect order.

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6. Which sentence has the adjectives in the correct order?

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The correct order is Age (new), Color (black), Origin (German).

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7. The correct order for the adjectives old, round, plastic before the noun button is:

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The correct order is Age (old), Shape (round), Material (plastic).

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8. The adjective describing the purpose of the noun (e.g., sleeping in sleeping bag) should usually come last.

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This is true. The Purpose adjective is the most noun-like adjective and typically comes right before the noun itself.

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9. In the phrase ‘a tiny, square, wooden table,’ which type of adjective comes first?

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Tiny' is an adjective of Size, which precedes Shape ('square') and Material ('wooden') in the standard sequence.

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10. Based on the standard order (OSASCOMP), which categories of adjectives should come before Color? (Select all that apply)

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Opinion (A) and Size (C) should both be placed before Color in the standard ordering sequence.

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11. Which sentence correctly orders the adjectives American, heavy, old before the noun truck?

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The correct order is Age (old), Size (heavy), Origin (American).

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12. To describe the noun dress using the adjectives silk, long, purple, the correct order is:

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The adjectives are ordered as Size (long), Color (purple), and Material (silk).

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13. The adjective that describes the color of a noun always comes directly after the adjective that describes the shape.

Explanation

This is generally true according to the standard order: Opinion, Size, Age, Shape, Color, Origin, Material, Purpose.

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14. Which is the correct order for the adjectives: pretty, small, metal before the noun keychain?

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The order is Opinion (pretty), Size (small), Material (metal).

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15. The phrase ‘a small, red, leather wallet’ correctly follows which part of the adjective order sequence? (Select all that apply)

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Size (small) precedes Color (red), and Color (red) precedes Material (leather).

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16. Which sentence uses the best adjective order?

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The correct order is Age (new), Color (green), Material (cotton).

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17. If a noun is described by adjectives for Origin and Purpose, which one comes last?

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The Purpose adjective comes right before the noun, making it the last adjective in the standard sequence.

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18. Adjectives from the same category (e.g., two colors like blue, red) are usually separated by a comma.

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This is true. Adjectives that are coordinate (from the same category or could be reversed) are typically separated by a comma.

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19. Which adjective sequence is correct before the noun knife?

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The correct order is Opinion (sharp), Origin (German), Material (steel).

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20. Identify the correct sequences of adjectives that describe a noun. (Select all that apply)

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B: Opinion (comfortable), Color (brown), Material (leather). C: Size (huge), Age (old), Color (red). A has Shape before Age. D has Origin before Age.

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Which sentence is correct: 'She carried a leather old brown bag' or...
The correct order for the adjectives tall, ugly, brick before the noun...
The adjective 'Opinion' should always come before 'Size' when ordering...
Which is the correct order for the adjectives: wooden, red, small...
Which sentences place the adjectives in the correct, natural order?...
Which sentence has the adjectives in the correct order?
The correct order for the adjectives old, round, plastic before the...
The adjective describing the purpose of the noun (e.g., sleeping in...
In the phrase ‘a tiny, square, wooden table,’ which type of...
Based on the standard order (OSASCOMP), which categories of adjectives...
Which sentence correctly orders the adjectives American, heavy, old...
To describe the noun dress using the adjectives silk, long, purple,...
The adjective that describes the color of a noun always comes directly...
Which is the correct order for the adjectives: pretty, small, metal...
The phrase ‘a small, red, leather wallet’ correctly follows which...
Which sentence uses the best adjective order?
If a noun is described by adjectives for Origin and Purpose, which one...
Adjectives from the same category (e.g., two colors like blue, red)...
Which adjective sequence is correct before the noun knife?
Identify the correct sequences of adjectives that describe a noun....
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