3.142 size, age, colour, shape

If you want to make a statement about the size, age, colour, or shape of something, you can use a noun group based on 'size', 'age', 'colour', or 'shape' after the link verbs mentioned in the previous paragraph. The noun group begins with a determiner and has an adjective in front of the noun or the preposition 'of' after it.

• It's just the right size.
• The opposing force would be about the same size.
• The walls are a delicate pale cream colour.
• His body was the colour of bronze.
• It is only the size of a mouse.