Question

Choose the correct order of adjectives to fill the blank. I used to drive ________ car.

• A. a blue old German
• B. an old German blue
• C. an old blue German
• D. a old German blue

Hint:

Remember the adjective order shortcut: \[ \text{OSASCOMP} \] (Opinion, Size, Age, Shape, Colour, Origin, Material, Purpose) Also check the article:
\textbf{a} before consonant sounds
\textbf{an} before vowel sounds

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Recall the standard order of adjectives in English. The common order is: \[ \text{Opinion} \rightarrow \text{Size} \rightarrow \text{Age} \rightarrow \text{Colour} \rightarrow \text{Origin} \rightarrow \text{Material} \rightarrow \text{Purpose} \]
Step 2: Classify the adjectives given.
old — age
blue — colour
German — origin
Step 3: Arrange them in the correct order. \[ \text{old} + \text{blue} + \text{German} + \text{car} \] Also, since \emph{old} begins with a vowel sound, the correct article is an.
Step 4: Match with the given options. This sequence matches option (C).
Hence, the correct answer is \[ \boxed{\text{an old blue German}} \]