adjectives are placed before the noun, regardless of how many you are using. they can be separated by a comma, though the last one would probably be placed after 'and':
it is a beautiful, sunny, warm and pleasant day.
2007-05-07 08:08:56
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answered by ey 3
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Many, but not all types of adjectives have a fairly set order.
Here's a good basic list of the typical order of adjectives/modifiers, adapted from the link below (but you'll find many other very similar lists).
A) Determiners — articles and other limiters, including numbers
B) Observation and adjectives -SUBJECTIVE measure/Opinion (e.g., beautiful, interesting)
C) PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
# Size and Shape [in that order] — objective measure (e.g., wealthy, large, round)
# Age (e.g., young, old, new, ancient)
# Color (e.g., red, black, pale)
D) (SOURCE...)
# Origin/Source (e.g., British)
# Material — what it is made of (e.g., woolen, metallic, wooden)
# Qualifier —often regarded as part of the noun (e.g., rocking chair)
For an explanation of each of these terms, and a very convenient printable chart, filled with illustrations, go to
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/adjectives.htm#order
Note that types (A) (B) and (D) are almost always used in this order, while those listed in (C) - 'physical description' - are more likely to change order. (In fact, if you do an internet search for "order of adjectives" you will find some other lists which vary the order precisely in this area).
Of course, as is often the case with language, even if there is a general pattern, we make exceptions in everyday speech.
For a table with an even more complete listing of the various types of adjectives, and which are more and less likely to change order, see:
http://www.angelfire.com/wi3/englishcorner/grammar/rules/adjord.html
2007-05-10 20:58:41
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answered by bruhaha 7
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