Describe Gerald, Hilda and Rudolph using two adjectives for each.
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How do you know when to use a comma between paired adjectives and when not to use a comma? It depends on the type of adjectives that are in the pair.
We can use two different types of adjectives to describe one noun.
For example, we can use an adjective of sizeand an adjective of origin to describe one thing, as in "She met a tall American man".
We can also use two similar types of adjectives to describe one noun.
For example, we can use two adjectives of opinion, as in "She met a handsome, mysterious man.
Although there are some exceptions, the general rule for using a comma between paired adjectives is this:
If the paired adjectives come BEFORE the noun AND giveDIFFERENT TYPES of information, DO NOT USE A COMMA between them.
Correct: She went to a fabulous French restaurant.
NOT Correct: She went to a fabulous, French restaurant.
"fabulous" is an adjective of opinion, and "French" is an adjective of origin or nationality. They give different types of information, so comma is not needed between them. Notice that you also cannot reverse their order. You CANNOT say, "She went to a French fabulous restaurant".
If the paired adjectives come BEFORE the noun AND giveSIMILAR TYPES of information, USE A COMMA between them.
Correct: She ate some delicious, elegant food.
NOT Correct: She ate some delicious elegant food.
"delicious" and "elegant" are both adjectives of opinion. They give similar types of information, so a comma is needed between them. Notice that you can also reverse their order. You CAN say, "She ate some elegant, delicious food".
If the paired adjectives come AFTER the noun, USE "and" with NO COMMA. It does not matter what types of adjectives are in the pair.