ADJECTIVES
The semantic classification of adjectives into stative and dynamic categories based on permanence and time specificity. Learn about gradable vs. non-gradable, inherent vs. non-inherent adjectives, and the order of adjectives in descriptive phrases.
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ADJECTIVES SEMANTIC SUBCLASSIFICATION
Semantic Classification of the Adjectives STATIVE X DYNAMIC (On a permanent basis) (Specific of a time) a) He s being careful. / Be careful! (both are dynamic in these contexts) b) Be tall! (IMPOSSIBLE = Tall cannot be a dynamic adjective) c) He is smart. (stative) d) He is being smart. (dynamic)
Semantic Classification of the Adjectives Gradable X Non-Gradable a) Atomic scientist. (non-gradable) b) A very nice moment. (gradable)
Semantic Classification of the Adjectives Inherent X Non-Inherent a) That old man. (Inherent) b) An old friend. (Non-inherent) c) A firm handshake. (Inherent) d) A firm friend. (Non-inherent)
ORDER OF ADJECTIVES DETERMINER + opinion/ size/ shape/ age/ color/ origin/ material/ denominal + NOUN
ORDER OF ADJECTIVES DETERMINER: A, All, This, That, Two, Ten, etc + TABLE(S)
ORDER OF ADJECTIVES OPINION: Beautiful + TABLE
ORDER OF ADJECTIVES SIZE: Big + TABLE
ORDER OF ADJECTIVES SHAPE: Oval + TABLE
ORDER OF ADJECTIVES AGE: Old + TABLE
ORDER OF ADJECTIVES COLOR: Blue + TABLE
ORDER OF ADJECTIVES ORIGIN: Chinese + TABLE
ORDER OF ADJECTIVES MATERIAL: Wooden + TABLE
ORDER OF ADJECTIVES DENOMINAL: Coffee + TABLE
ORDER OF ADJECTIVES A beautiful big oval old blue Chinese wooden coffee TABLE
