We can define it as, “Non-coordinate adjectives are adjectives used to modify the same noun but do not need to be separated through comma”.
Explanation
Non-coordinate adjectives should not be separated through comma as they are not equal. One adjective takes precedence over the other non-coordinate adjective.
For example:
According to the rule of thumb, adjectives of size come first and then adjectives of age, color, and material.
Commas are used to separate two or more coordinate adjectives describing the same noun. However, while using non-coordinate adjectives, we should be sure to never add comma between the adjectives.
Coordinate adjectives become equal in status while describing the noun. If we use ‘comma’ or ‘and’ between non-coordinate adjectives or change their order (sequence), the sentence will make no sense.
Following are some examples showing the use of non-coordinate adjectives in the sentence:
Non-coordinate adjective exercises given below will help you in analyzing your knowledge about non-coordinate adjective. Just go through all the details given above about the non-coordinate adjective and check your skill by doing following exercises for non-coordinate adjective.
We have used non-coordinate adjectives in the following sentences; you need to check your skill by identifying whether non-coordinate adjectives are used properly in each sentence or not:
Answers: 1 – correct, 2 – incorrect, 3 – correct, 4 – incorrect, 5 – correct, 6 – incorrect, 7 – correct, 8 – incorrect, 9 – correct, 10 – incorrect, 11 – correct, 12 – incorrect.
Related Topics:
Interrogative Adjective
Possessive Adjective
Coordinate Adjective
Demonstrative Adjective
Adjective of Number