Black — A1 Colour Vocabulary
Black is the colour of the sky at midnight, coal, and most pianos.
Quick Answer
Black is the colour of the sky at midnight, coal, and most pianos. In English, colour words go BEFORE the noun: “a black car”, not “a car black”.
Example: My cat is black.
Black in 3 Sentences
Read these three sentences. Notice how black is used:
- My cat is black. (describing one thing)
- He wears a black jacket. (another example)
- The phone is black. (in real life)
A Quick Tip About BLACK
In English, colour words like black are ADJECTIVES — they go BEFORE the noun (the thing they describe). Say “a black car” — never “a car black”.
Putting “black” AFTER the noun
✗ I have a bag black.
✓ I have a black bag.
Easy way to remember: COLOUR comes BEFORE the THING. “A black dress”. “A black flower”. “A black car”. Always in that order.
Practice all A1 Colours
Now practise black together with the other words in this topic. Use Study, Practice, Flashcards, and Review.
A1 Colours Vocabulary
Learn ten everyday colour words with pictures, short examples, practice questions, flashcards, and a review queue.
Study Cards
Read the word, look at the picture, and say the example sentence.
Quick Practice
Choose the word that completes the sentence.
1 of 10
Loading question
Flashcards
Look at the picture first, then tap the card to check the word.
Spaced Review
Review cards today, then let the queue bring them back later.
Test Yourself: Black
Choose the correct answer for each sentence. Click Check to see if you are right.
1. Choose the correct sentence with “black”:
2. Which is the colour black?
3. The order is correct in:
4. Which of these is usually black?
5. She has _______ shoes.
Other A1 Colours to Learn
Pick another word from this lesson — small steps add up fast.
Keep Going — One Colour, Many Wins
You just learned black. Now you can describe the sky at midnight — and the right WORD ORDER for any colour in English.
But what about the OPPOSITE — the colour of milk, snow, and clouds on a perfect day?
Next lesson: White — A1 Colour Vocabulary
My name is Khamis Maiouf. I am the creator of the English Teacher Site, dedicated to providing valuable resources and insights for students around the world. With a passion for education and a commitment to helping students enhance their skills, I aim to make English teaching more effective and enjoyable for both educators and students.