It was a warm clear Saturday spring morning. STYLE? TOO MANY ADJECTIVES?
It was a warm, clear Saturday morning in spring.
I saw a big red cat.
I saw a cute chubby baby.
I saw a little, chubby baby.
ORDER OF ADJECTIVES-
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Opinion
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Size
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Age
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Shape
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Colour
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Origin
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Material
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Purpose
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There is an ugly old green brick house.
He is wearing an ugly, cheap-looking sweater.
, means the adjectives can be switched
2. A few people waited on the stone steps to the library; some people watched the cars and buses roll by.
A few people waited on the stone steps that were to the library; some people watched the cars and buses rolling by.
3. An old man dressed in faded grey sat on the bench, holding his hat, crossing and uncrossing his legs.
An old man who was dressed in faded grey crossed and uncrossed his legs as he sat on the bench, holding his hat. MORE BEAUTIFUL
4. Two young people slouched as they relaxed against the building.
5. A fat woman closed her eyes and soaked up the warm sun.
6. Most people squinted, yawned, and watched the street.
Most people squinted and yawned and watched the street.
7. Their faces were still from thought and boredom.
8. They did not talk about books or ideas, nor did they talk about why they were there or what they hoped to learn.
9. Everybody waited for the 9 am chiming which signaled the opening of the doors to the library, an opening to a world of print. BEAUTIFUL
am? ante meridian, before middle
pm? post meridian, after middle
LATIN
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