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Declension of adjectives in nominative case Exercises in Czech language

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Mastering the declension of adjectives in the nominative case is a crucial step for anyone learning the Czech language. In Czech, adjectives must agree with the nouns they describe in gender, number, and case. This means that the endings of adjectives change depending on whether the noun is masculine, feminine, or neuter, as well as whether it is singular or plural. Understanding these patterns is essential for constructing grammatically correct and natural-sounding sentences. By focusing on the nominative case, which is used for the subject of a sentence, learners can build a solid foundation for further exploration of Czech grammar. The nominative case is straightforward yet fundamental, as it lays the groundwork for recognizing and using adjectives correctly in more complex sentences. For example, a masculine singular noun like "dům" (house) pairs with an adjective like "velký" (big) to form "velký dům." Similarly, a feminine singular noun like "žena" (woman) pairs with "velká" to form "velká žena." Through a series of exercises, you will practice these patterns and become adept at identifying and applying the correct adjective endings. This will not only improve your grammatical accuracy but also enhance your overall fluency in Czech.

Exercise 1

1. Ta *nová* kniha je velmi zajímavá (adjective for "new"). 2. Na stole leží *červené* jablko (adjective for "red"). 3. Vidím *vysoký* strom v zahradě (adjective for "tall"). 4. To *modré* auto je velmi rychlé (adjective for "blue"). 5. Moje *starý* dům je velmi útulný (adjective for "old"). 6. Její *malý* pes je velmi roztomilý (adjective for "small"). 7. Mám rád *černé* kočky (adjective for "black"). 8. To *teplé* jídlo bylo vynikající (adjective for "warm"). 9. Ta *velká* zahrada je plná květin (adjective for "big"). 10. Naše *krásná* zahrada je plná květin (adjective for "beautiful").

Exercise 2

1. *Modrý* pták zpívá na stromě (color of the sky). 2. *Velký* dům stojí na kopci (opposite of small). 3. *Zelené* jablko leží na stole (color of grass). 4. *Bílá* kočka spí na posteli (opposite of black). 5. *Mladý* muž jde do školy (opposite of old). 6. *Černý* pes běží po zahradě (color of night). 7. *Žlutý* květ roste na louce (color of the sun). 8. *Šťastná* rodina slaví Vánoce (opposite of sad). 9. *Dlouhá* řeka teče městem (opposite of short). 10. *Krásná* květina voní na zahradě (opposite of ugly).

Exercise 3

1. Ten muž je *vysoký* (adjective describing a tall man). 2. Ta žena je *krásná* (adjective describing a beautiful woman). 3. To dítě je *malé* (adjective describing a small child). 4. Ten dům je *starý* (adjective describing an old house). 5. Ta kočka je *černá* (adjective describing a black cat). 6. To auto je *nové* (adjective describing a new car). 7. Ten pes je *velký* (adjective describing a big dog). 8. Ta kniha je *zajímavá* (adjective describing an interesting book). 9. To město je *velké* (adjective describing a big city). 10. Ten strom je *vysoký* (adjective describing a tall tree).