Before the noun they modify:
* "The big dog barked." Here, "big" modifies the noun "dog."
* "She wore a beautiful dress." "Beautiful" modifies "dress."
After a linking verb, describing the subject:
* "The cat is fluffy." "Fluffy" describes the subject "cat" after the linking verb "is."
* "He seems happy." "Happy" describes "he" after the linking verb "seems."
After certain nouns, as part of a noun phrase:
* "The house on the hill is blue." "on the hill" acts as an adjective phrase modifying "house."
* "The girl with the red hair smiled." "with the red hair" modifies "girl."
Important Note: In English, adjectives generally come *before* the noun they modify. However, there are some exceptions, like the examples above with linking verbs or noun phrases.
Here are some additional points to consider:
* Order of adjectives: When multiple adjectives modify the same noun, they usually follow a specific order (opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, purpose).
* Compound adjectives: These adjectives are made up of two or more words (e.g., "long-haired," "well-known"). They often function as a single unit.
* Comparative and superlative adjectives: These adjectives compare or show the highest degree of a quality (e.g., "bigger," "most beautiful"). They can also occupy different positions within a sentence.
Remember, understanding how adjectives work is crucial for writing clear and descriptive sentences!