Adjective Word Order Quiz Key


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The words in the sentences below are mixed up. Rewrite the sentences by putting the words in correct order. Pay close attention to the order of the adjectives in each sentence.



1. blue / jacket / a / is / vinyl / Jim / wearing

A: Jim is wearing a blue vinyl jacket.

2. like / I / wearing / old / shoes / comfortable / walking

A: I like wearing old comfortable walking shoes.

3. is  / building / red / tall / a / bank / The

A: The bank is a tall red building.

4. actor / Japanese / is / old / He / famous / a

A: He is a famous, old Japanese actor.

5. loves / beautiful / John / old / antiques

A: John loves beautiful old antiques.

6. meeting / has / an / early / morning / Mary / tomorrow / important

A: Mary has an important early morning meeting, tomorrow. 

7. Alice / red / sweet-smelling /Mike / roses / a / dozen / bought

A: Mike bought Alice a dozen sweet-smelling red roases.

8. Larry / new / car / beautiful / a / bought / just / Japanese

A: Larry just bought a beautiful new Japanese car.

9. action /  Not / exciting / likes / everyone  / movies

A: Not everyone likes exciting action movies.

10. I / love / at / bright / gazing / ocean / blue / waves / the

A: I love gazing at the bright blue ocean waves.


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