BAHASA INGGRIS Kelas 10 - Adjective Order | GIA Academy

Summary

In this video, viewers are introduced to the concept of adjective order in English. The presenter explains the proper sequence for placing multiple adjectives in a sentence, ensuring that phrases sound natural and are easy to understand. The rules of adjective order are broken down into categories, including opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, and purpose, using clear examples to illustrate each category. The video offers a practical guide to structuring descriptive sentences, helping learners improve their English writing skills and sentence clarity.

Takeaways

• 😀 Adjective order is the correct sequence in which adjectives should appear before a noun to sound natural in English.
• 😀 The general adjective order is: Determiner, Opinion, Size, Age, Shape, Color, Origin, Material, and Purpose (DOSASCOMP).
• 😀 Determiners specify the noun and come first in the sequence (e.g., 'the,' 'my,' 'any').
• 😀 Opinion adjectives describe how we feel about something (e.g., 'beautiful,' 'ugly,' 'delicious') and come before size and other adjectives.
• 😀 Size adjectives describe how big or small something is and come after opinion (e.g., 'big,' 'small,' 'tall').
• 😀 Age adjectives describe how old something or someone is and are placed after size (e.g., 'old,' 'young,' 'new').
• 😀 Shape adjectives describe the physical form of something (e.g., 'round,' 'square,' 'long') and follow age.
• 😀 Color adjectives describe the color of something and come after shape (e.g., 'red,' 'blue,' 'green').
• 😀 Origin adjectives describe where something comes from or its origin (e.g., 'American,' 'Italian,' 'French') and come after color.
• 😀 Material adjectives describe what something is made of (e.g., 'wooden,' 'metal,' 'silk') and follow origin in the order.
• 😀 Purpose adjectives explain the intended use of an item and come last in the sequence (e.g., 'sleeping bag,' 'cooking pot').

Q & A

What is adjective order?

Adjective order refers to the customary sequence in which two or more adjectives are placed before a noun to make sentences sound natural and easy to understand.

Why is adjective order important?

Adjective order is important because it helps make sentences sound more natural and ensures that they are easy to understand for native speakers of the language.

How can we remember the correct order of adjectives?

We can remember the correct adjective order using the acronym 'DOSASCOMP': Determiner, Opinion, Size, Age, Shape, Color, Origin, Material, Purpose.

What is a determiner, and where does it appear in adjective order?

A determiner is a word that clarifies or limits a noun, such as 'the,' 'my,' or 'any.' It comes first in the adjective order.

Can you give examples of adjectives expressing opinion?

Examples of opinion adjectives include 'delicious,' 'beautiful,' 'cool,' 'comfortable,' and 'difficult.' These adjectives show personal feelings or thoughts about something.

Where do size adjectives appear in a sentence?

Size adjectives, such as 'big,' 'small,' or 'tall,' come after opinion adjectives in the adjective order.

What does the 'Age' category in adjective order refer to?

The 'Age' category refers to adjectives that describe how old something is, such as 'old,' 'young,' 'ancient,' or 'new.' These adjectives come after size in the order.

What is the rule for using shape adjectives?

Shape adjectives, such as 'round,' 'square,' or 'long,' describe the physical form of an object and come after size adjectives in the adjective order.

Why do color adjectives come after shape adjectives in the order?

Color adjectives, such as 'red,' 'blue,' or 'green,' are placed after shape adjectives because they describe the color of the object, which comes after its shape in the adjective order.

What do origin adjectives tell us, and where do they appear in the adjective order?

Origin adjectives tell us where something is from or what created it, such as 'American,' 'French,' or 'Egyptian.' These adjectives come after color in the adjective order.