B2.2 17-10-18

stren‧u‧ous /ˈstrenjuəs/ adjective   

1 needing a lot of effort or strength

- a strenuous climb

- The doctor advised Ken to avoid strenuous exercise.

GRAMMAR:

Singular or plural verb?

• In senses 1 and 2, family is usually followed by a singular verb:

The family now lives in London.

My family comes from Scotland originally.

• In British English, you can also use a plural verb:

The family now live in London.

My family come from Scotland originally.

Generally, the adjective order in English is:

• Quantity or number.
• Quality or opinion.
• Size.
• Age.
• Shape.
• Color.
• Proper adjective (often nationality, other place of origin, or material)
• Purpose or qualifier.