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What are the example of adjective -noun pattern?

Here are some examples of adjective-noun patterns, along with explanations:

Simple Examples:

* Red car

* Big house

* Beautiful flowers

* Friendly dog

* Fast train

More Complex Examples:

* Dark chocolate (two adjectives)

* Sparkling blue ocean (two adjectives, one noun)

* Ancient Greek temple (two adjectives, one noun)

* Brightly colored balloons (adverb modifying adjective)

* Extremely large elephant (adverb modifying adjective)

Descriptive Examples:

* Serene countryside

* Intense heat

* Disturbing news

* Delicious meal

* Marvelous performance

Figurative Examples:

* Burning passion

* Silent scream

* Open secret

* Golden opportunity

* Bitter truth

Technical Examples:

* High voltage

* Strong signal

* Light weight

* Heavy metal

* Soft tissue

Important Notes:

* Order Matters: Adjectives usually come before the noun they modify.

* Multiple Adjectives: You can use multiple adjectives to describe a noun, but there are rules for their order (e.g., opinion, size, shape, age, color, origin, material).

* Adverbs: Adverbs can modify adjectives, making the description more specific.

Let me know if you'd like more examples of a specific type of adjective-noun pattern or want to explore adjective order rules!

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