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Predicative adjectives Exercises in Nepali language

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Predicative adjectives play a crucial role in the Nepali language, enriching sentences by providing essential information about the subject. Unlike attributive adjectives, which directly modify a noun, predicative adjectives follow a linking verb and describe the subject of the sentence. Understanding the correct usage of predicative adjectives is vital for constructing meaningful and grammatically accurate sentences in Nepali. These adjectives help in conveying emotions, states of being, and various characteristics, thereby offering a deeper understanding of the subject. In Nepali, predicative adjectives often follow the verbs "हुन्छ" (huncha) or "छ" (cha), which translate to "is" or "are" in English. For instance, in the sentence "उसको घर ठूलो छ" (usko ghar thulo cha), meaning "His house is big," the adjective "ठूलो" (thulo) follows the verb "छ" (cha) to describe the subject "घर" (ghar). Mastering the use of these adjectives is key to enhancing your proficiency in Nepali, as it allows you to express detailed and nuanced descriptions effectively. This section provides a range of exercises to help you practice and perfect your understanding of predicative adjectives in Nepali, ensuring you can use them confidently in everyday conversation.

Exercise 1

1. यो पुस्तक *राम्रो* छ (adjective for good). 2. उसको घर *ठूलो* छ (adjective for big). 3. तिमी *स्मार्ट* छौ (adjective for smart). 4. हामी *खुसी* छौं (adjective for happy). 5. यो बिरालो *कालो* छ (adjective for black). 6. ऊ *धनी* छ (adjective for rich). 7. यो खानो *स्वादिलो* छ (adjective for tasty). 8. यो फूल *सुन्दर* छ (adjective for beautiful). 9. त्यो बच्चा *सानो* छ (adjective for small). 10. यो फिल्म *रोचक* छ (adjective for interesting).

Exercise 2

1. ऊ *खुसी* छ (adjective for feeling of joy). 2. यो किताब *राम्रो* छ (adjective for good). 3. त्यो घर *ठूलो* छ (adjective for big). 4. मेरो साथी *अल्छी* छ (adjective for lazy). 5. त्यो बच्चा *साहसी* छ (adjective for brave). 6. यो खाना *स्वादिलो* छ (adjective for tasty). 7. म *धनी* छु (adjective for wealthy). 8. त्यो बिरालो *तेज* छ (adjective for fast). 9. मेरो कपाल *कालो* छ (adjective for black). 10. तिमी *बुद्धिमान* छौ (adjective for intelligent).

Exercise 3

1. यो कुकुर *कालो* छ (color). 2. उसको घर *ठूलो* छ (size). 3. यो पुस्तक *राम्रो* छ (quality). 4. यो पेन *निलो* छ (color). 5. तिमी *खुसी* छौ (emotion). 6. त्यो ठाउँ *सुन्दर* छ (beauty). 7. उसको कोठा *सफा* छ (cleanliness). 8. आज मौसम *सुन्दर* छ (weather). 9. तिम्रो काम *अद्भुत* छ (quality). 10. उनी *दुःखी* छन् (emotion).