Reading & WritingExpression of IdeasLow frequency
SAT Reading & Writing: Adjective Order and Phrasing
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What you need to know
The concept, explained
- 1
English has a strict (though often unspoken) order for multiple adjectives: Opinion, Size, Age, Shape, Color, Origin, Material, Purpose.
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While the SAT rarely tests extreme lists, it will test clunky or unnatural phrasing.
- 3
Place adjectives in a logical, smooth sequence closest to the noun they modify.
Common mistakes
- ✗ Selecting an answer that separates an adjective too far from its noun.
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She bought a _____ table for the dining room.
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