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Position of adjectives in a sentence Exercises in Serbian language
In the Serbian language, the position of adjectives in a sentence plays a crucial role in conveying the correct meaning and ensuring clarity. Unlike English, where adjectives typically precede the noun they modify, Serbian allows for more flexibility, with adjectives either preceding or following the noun. This positional choice can subtly alter the emphasis and nuance of the description. Understanding these positional rules is essential for mastering the language and avoiding common mistakes that can lead to confusion or misinterpretation.
Grasping the correct placement of adjectives in Serbian also involves recognizing the impact of definite and indefinite forms, as well as the contextual importance of the adjective's placement. When adjectives precede the noun, they often serve to highlight a particular quality or characteristic, whereas adjectives that follow the noun can emphasize the noun itself, making the adjective's role more descriptive than definitive. This section provides a variety of exercises designed to help you practice and internalize these rules, ensuring you can use adjectives naturally and effectively in your Serbian sentences.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Ona je nosila *crvenu* haljinu (color).</p>
<p>2. Kupio sam *novi* automobil (opposite of old).</p>
<p>3. Pas je trčao kroz *zeleni* park (color).</p>
<p>4. Na stolu je bio *veliki* tanjir (size).</p>
<p>5. On ima *dugu* kosu (length).</p>
<p>6. Učitelj je dao *težak* zadatak (difficulty).</p>
<p>7. Vole da žive u *mirnom* selu (opposite of noisy).</p>
<p>8. Knjiga ima *interesantnu* priču (interesting).</p>
<p>9. To je *starinska* kuća (style).</p>
<p>10. Videli smo *prelep* zalazak sunca (beautiful).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Ona nosi *crvenu* haljinu (color of the dress).</p>
<p>2. Videli smo *velikog* psa u parku (size of the dog).</p>
<p>3. On je kupio *novu* knjigu (state of the book).</p>
<p>4. Njegova kuća ima *plava* vrata (color of the door).</p>
<p>5. Oni su jeli *ukusnu* tortu (taste of the cake).</p>
<p>6. Marija je dobila *lepu* torbu za rođendan (appearance of the bag).</p>
<p>7. On voli *brze* automobile (speed of the cars).</p>
<p>8. Učiteljica je pohvalila *vrednog* učenika (diligence of the student).</p>
<p>9. Prošli smo pored *visokih* zgrada (height of the buildings).</p>
<p>10. Njegov pas ima *dobre* manire (behavior of the dog).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. On je kupio *novu* knjigu (adjective meaning "new").</p>
<p>2. U sobi je bila *velika* lampa (adjective meaning "big").</p>
<p>3. Videli smo *lepu* pticu u parku (adjective meaning "beautiful").</p>
<p>4. Kupila sam *crvenu* haljinu za venčanje (adjective meaning "red").</p>
<p>5. Njegova sestra nosi *plavu* jaknu (adjective meaning "blue").</p>
<p>6. On ima *staru* biciklu (adjective meaning "old").</p>
<p>7. Oni su posetili *poznati* muzej u gradu (adjective meaning "famous").</p>
<p>8. Učitelj je dao *težak* zadatak (adjective meaning "difficult").</p>
<p>9. Kupio sam *novi* računar (adjective meaning "new").</p>
<p>10. U bašti je raslo *veliko* drvo (adjective meaning "big").</p>