Adjective Order in English: The OSASCOMP Rule

Learn the essential OSASCOMP rule for ordering adjectives in English with our informative video.

Adjective order in English can be tricky, but the OSASCOMP rule makes it simple. OSASCOMP stands for Opinion, Size, Age, Shape, Color, Origin, Material, and Purpose. This rule helps you place adjectives in the correct order when describing a noun.

For example, in the phrase "a beautiful long white French silk wedding dress", each adjective follows the OSASCOMP order:

• Opinion: beautiful
• Size: long
• Age: (not used in this example)
• Shape: (not used in this example)
• Color: white
• Origin: French
• Material: silk
• Purpose: wedding

Understanding and applying the OSASCOMP rule will make your English descriptions sound natural and fluent. It's a handy tool for both speaking and writing. Save this rule and use it whenever you need to describe objects with multiple adjectives. Mastering the order of adjectives  will greatly enhance your English skills and improve your communication.