| 词组 | adjectives normal position |
| 释义 | Contents overview adjectives : normal positionafloat: positionafloat: position position 183.310053alight: positionalight: position position 183.310071alive: positionalive: position position 183.310074attributive: position of adjectivesattributive: position of adjectives position of adjectives 183.110186live: (adjective) positionlive: (adjective) position (adjective) position 183.211038mere: positionmere: position position 183.211099predicative position of adjectivespredicative position of adjectives 183.111391sheer: positionsheer: position position 183.211580183 adjectives: normal position1two positionsMost adjectives can go in two main places in a sentence.with a noun, usually before it. This is called 'attributive position'.The new secretary doesn't like me.He's going out with a rich businesswoman.In older English (318.10), it was quite common to put adjectives after nouns, especially in poetry and songs.He came from his palace grand.In modern English, this only happens in a few cases.For adjectives before personal pronouns (e.g. Poor you!), 174.7.after be, seem, look, become and other linking verbs (11). This is called 'predicative position'.That dress is new, isn't it?She looks rich.I feel unhappy.2adjectives used only before nounsSome adjectives are used only (or mostly) before nouns. After verbs, other words must be used. Common examples:elder and eldest Compare:My elder sister is a pilot.She's three years older than me.live /laɪv/ (meaning 'not dead') Compare:a live fishIt's still alive.old (referring to relationships that have lasted a long time)an old friend (not the same as a friend who is old)little (in BrE: 580) Compare:a nice little houseThe house is quite small.Some others:He's a mere child. (but not That child is mere.)It's sheer madness. (but not That madness is sheer.)You bloody fool! (but not That fool is bloody.)I was studying for my future career as a lawyer. (but not My career as a lawyer was future.)This is the main problem! (but not This problem is main.)3adjectives used only after verbsSome adjectives beginning with a-, and a few others, are used mainly after linking verbs, especially be. Common examples: ablaze, afloat, afraid, alight, alike, alive, alone, asleep, awake. Compare:–The baby's asleep.a sleeping baby (not an asleep baby)–The ship's still afloat.a floating leaf–He was afraid.a frightened manThe adjectives ill (494) and well (622) are most common after verbs. Before nouns, many people prefer other words. Compare:–He's very well.a healthy/fit man–You look ill.Nurses take care of sick people.4verb + object + adjectiveAnother possible position for adjectives is after the object, in the structure verb + object + adjective.I'll get the car ready.Do I make you happy?Let's paint the kitchen yellow.Previous Next |
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