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Indefinite articles in singular form Exercises in Swedish language
Mastering the use of indefinite articles in singular form is a fundamental step in learning Swedish. In Swedish, the indefinite articles "en" and "ett" correspond to the English "a" and "an." Understanding when to use "en" versus "ett" is essential as it depends on the grammatical gender of the noun—common gender or neuter gender. Unlike English, where the indefinite article is always the same regardless of the noun, Swedish requires a bit more attention to detail. This difference can initially seem challenging, but with practice, it becomes second nature.
In this section, you will find a variety of exercises designed to help you understand and correctly use "en" and "ett." These exercises include identifying the correct indefinite article for given nouns, filling in blanks within sentences, and translating phrases from English to Swedish. By engaging with these activities, you will develop a more intuitive sense of Swedish grammar, enabling you to form sentences more accurately and confidently. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will provide valuable practice in mastering the indefinite articles in Swedish.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Jag har *en* katt (one cat, singular).</p>
<p>2. Hon köpte *ett* äpple (one apple, singular).</p>
<p>3. Vi såg *en* film igår (one movie, singular).</p>
<p>4. Han dricker *en* kopp kaffe varje morgon (one cup of coffee, singular).</p>
<p>5. De läste *en* bok tillsammans (one book, singular).</p>
<p>6. Vi målade *ett* hus i somras (one house, singular).</p>
<p>7. Hon har *en* bror som heter Erik (one brother, singular).</p>
<p>8. De köpte *ett* bord till vardagsrummet (one table, singular).</p>
<p>9. Jag såg *en* fågel i trädgården (one bird, singular).</p>
<p>10. Vi byggde *ett* slott av sand på stranden (one castle, singular).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Jag köpte *en* bok i går (indefinite article for a book).</p>
<p>2. Han har *ett* hus på landet (indefinite article for a house).</p>
<p>3. Vi såg *en* film på bio i helgen (indefinite article for a movie).</p>
<p>4. Hon dricker *ett* glas vatten varje morgon (indefinite article for a glass of water).</p>
<p>5. De har *en* katt som heter Felix (indefinite article for a cat).</p>
<p>6. Jag åt *ett* äpple till frukost (indefinite article for an apple).</p>
<p>7. Han köpte *en* tidning på vägen hem (indefinite article for a newspaper).</p>
<p>8. Vi hyrde *ett* rum på hotellet (indefinite article for a room).</p>
<p>9. Hon vill ha *en* kopp kaffe, tack (indefinite article for a cup of coffee).</p>
<p>10. De byggde *ett* staket runt trädgården (indefinite article for a fence).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Hon köpte *en* bok på bokhandeln (indefinite article for a book).</p>
<p>2. Jag såg *en* fågel i trädgården (indefinite article for a bird).</p>
<p>3. Han vill ha *en* hund som husdjur (indefinite article for a dog).</p>
<p>4. De byggde *ett* hus vid sjön (indefinite article for a house).</p>
<p>5. Jag hittade *en* penna under bordet (indefinite article for a pen).</p>
<p>6. Vi hyrde *en* bil för helgen (indefinite article for a car).</p>
<p>7. Hon drömde om *en* resa till Paris (indefinite article for a trip).</p>
<p>8. Vi köpte *ett* tält för camping (indefinite article for a tent).</p>
<p>9. Barnet fick *en* boll att leka med (indefinite article for a ball).</p>
<p>10. Han beställde *en* kaffe på kaféet (indefinite article for a coffee).</p>