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Adjective placement in sentences Exercises in Indonesian language
Understanding adjective placement in Indonesian sentences is crucial for mastering the language. Unlike English, where adjectives typically precede the nouns they describe, Indonesian adjectives usually follow the nouns. This inversion can be a common stumbling block for English speakers learning Indonesian, as it requires a shift in thinking about sentence structure. For example, the English phrase "a beautiful house" translates to "rumah yang indah" in Indonesian, where "rumah" means "house" and "yang indah" means "that is beautiful."
To become proficient in placing adjectives correctly, it's essential to practice and familiarize yourself with various sentence structures. These exercises will guide you through different scenarios, helping you to intuitively grasp the rules and exceptions. Whether you're describing colors, sizes, shapes, or qualities, our exercises are designed to build your confidence in constructing grammatically correct Indonesian sentences. Engaging with these exercises will not only enhance your understanding but also improve your overall fluency in Indonesian.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Rumah itu sangat *besar* (adjective for large).</p>
<p>2. Dia memakai baju *merah* (adjective for the color red).</p>
<p>3. Kucingnya sangat *lucu* (adjective for cute).</p>
<p>4. Buku ini *menarik* sekali (adjective for interesting).</p>
<p>5. Makanan di restoran itu sangat *lezat* (adjective for delicious).</p>
<p>6. Pemandangan dari gunung itu *indah* (adjective for beautiful).</p>
<p>7. Anjing saya sangat *setia* (adjective for loyal).</p>
<p>8. Dia punya rambut *panjang* (adjective for long).</p>
<p>9. Suara penyanyi itu *merdu* (adjective for melodious).</p>
<p>10. Cuaca hari ini sangat *cerah* (adjective for sunny).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Rumah *besar* itu milik keluarga saya (adjective for size).</p>
<p>2. Dia punya anjing *kecil* yang lucu (adjective for size).</p>
<p>3. Saya membeli mobil *baru* minggu lalu (adjective for newness).</p>
<p>4. Bunga *cantik* di taman itu sangat harum (adjective for beauty).</p>
<p>5. Kami tinggal di kota *besar* dengan banyak penduduk (adjective for size).</p>
<p>6. Anak itu mengenakan baju *merah* (adjective for color).</p>
<p>7. Dia seorang pelukis *hebat* yang terkenal (adjective for greatness).</p>
<p>8. Mereka memelihara kucing *putih* di rumah (adjective for color).</p>
<p>9. Saya suka makan makanan *pedas* (adjective for spiciness).</p>
<p>10. Buku *tebal* itu sangat informatif (adjective for thickness).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Rumah itu sangat *besar* (big house).</p>
<p>2. Saya membeli baju *baru* (new clothes).</p>
<p>3. Anjing itu *setia* kepada pemiliknya (loyal dog).</p>
<p>4. Dia adalah anak yang *pandai* (smart child).</p>
<p>5. Buah apel ini sangat *manis* (sweet apple).</p>
<p>6. Mobilnya sangat *mahal* (expensive car).</p>
<p>7. Taman itu tampak *indah* (beautiful garden).</p>
<p>8. Kue ini terasa *enak* (delicious cake).</p>
<p>9. Saya sangat *senang* hari ini (happy today).</p>
<p>10. Laut itu sangat *dalam* (deep sea).</p>