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Adjective agreement with nouns Exercises in Serbian language

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In the Serbian language, adjective agreement with nouns is a fundamental aspect of grammar that ensures clarity and coherence in communication. Unlike English, where adjectives remain unchanged regardless of the noun they modify, Serbian adjectives must agree with the nouns in gender, number, and case. This means that an adjective describing a masculine noun will have a different form than when it describes a feminine or neuter noun. Additionally, the adjective must be modified to reflect whether the noun is singular or plural, as well as the noun's role in the sentence, be it the subject, object, or possessive. Mastering these agreements is crucial for anyone looking to achieve proficiency in Serbian. Understanding and applying the rules of adjective agreement can be challenging but is essential for constructing grammatically correct and meaningful sentences. This section offers a variety of exercises designed to help learners grasp and practice these rules. Through these exercises, you will learn to identify the gender and number of nouns, choose the correct adjective forms, and accurately apply the different cases. By regularly practicing, you'll develop a deeper understanding of the structure of the Serbian language and improve your ability to communicate effectively.

Exercise 1

1. On ima *veliki* auto (big). 2. Ona nosi *crvenu* haljinu (red). 3. Pas je *mali* i sladak (small). 4. Kupio sam *novu* knjigu (new). 5. Živimo u *lepom* gradu (beautiful). 6. Imaš *plave* oči (blue). 7. Volim *toplu* čokoladu (warm). 8. Oni su *srećni* zajedno (happy). 9. Gledamo *dugačak* film (long). 10. Ovo je *star* most (old).

Exercise 2

1. The *beautiful* flower is in the vase (adjective describing a flower). 2. The *old* man sat on the bench (adjective describing a man). 3. She wore a *red* dress to the party (adjective describing a dress). 4. The *big* dog barked loudly (adjective describing a dog). 5. The *cold* wind blew through the trees (adjective describing the wind). 6. The *fresh* bread smells delicious (adjective describing bread). 7. He drove a *fast* car down the highway (adjective describing a car). 8. The *bright* sun shone in the sky (adjective describing the sun). 9. She has a *new* book to read (adjective describing a book). 10. The *tall* building stood out in the skyline (adjective describing a building).

Exercise 3

1. Ona ima *lepu* haljinu (beautiful, feminine). 2. On je kupio *novi* automobil (new, masculine). 3. Vidim *veliku* pticu na drvetu (big, feminine). 4. To je *star* dvorac (old, masculine). 5. Oni su doneli *ukusnu* hranu (delicious, feminine). 6. Gledamo *zanimljiv* film večeras (interesting, masculine). 7. Pročitao sam *kratku* knjigu (short, feminine). 8. Imamo *lepog* psa (beautiful, masculine). 9. Ona nosi *dugu* suknju (long, feminine). 10. On je našao *stari* novčanik (old, masculine).