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Adjectives with Definite Articles Exercises in German language
Mastering adjectives with definite articles is an essential step in learning German, as it allows for more precise and nuanced communication. Adjectives in German are inflected based on the gender, number, and case of the noun they describe. When combined with definite articles (der, die, das), these adjectives take specific endings that differ from those used with indefinite articles or no articles at all. Understanding these endings can significantly enhance your ability to construct accurate and sophisticated sentences in German, whether you're describing people, objects, or situations.
In these exercises, you'll practice identifying the correct adjective endings when paired with definite articles across different cases—nominative, accusative, dative, and genitive. By engaging in a variety of sentence structures and contexts, you will become more adept at selecting the appropriate forms. This will not only improve your grammatical accuracy but also boost your overall confidence in using German adjectives effectively. Dive in and start refining your skills with our comprehensive set of exercises designed to make you proficient in this key area of German grammar.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Der *alte* Mann ging langsam die Straße entlang (adjective for "old").</p>
<p>2. Die *schöne* Blume blühte im Garten (adjective for "beautiful").</p>
<p>3. Das *große* Haus steht am Ende der Straße (adjective for "big").</p>
<p>4. Der *kleine* Hund spielte im Park (adjective for "small").</p>
<p>5. Die *neue* Jacke gefällt mir sehr gut (adjective for "new").</p>
<p>6. Das *kalte* Wasser war erfrischend (adjective for "cold").</p>
<p>7. Der *freundliche* Lehrer erklärte die Aufgabe geduldig (adjective for "friendly").</p>
<p>8. Die *alte* Uhr hängt an der Wand (adjective for "old").</p>
<p>9. Das *leise* Geräusch war kaum zu hören (adjective for "quiet").</p>
<p>10. Die *bunte* Decke liegt auf dem Bett (adjective for "colorful").</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Das ist *der schöne* Park (adjective for a masculine noun in nominative case).</p>
<p>2. Ich mag *die roten* Blumen (adjective for feminine plural noun in accusative case).</p>
<p>3. Wir wohnen in *dem großen* Haus (adjective for a neuter noun in dative case).</p>
<p>4. Sie hat *den leckeren* Kuchen gebacken (adjective for a masculine noun in accusative case).</p>
<p>5. Wir haben *die neuen* Schuhe gekauft (adjective for feminine plural noun in accusative case).</p>
<p>6. Er gab *der alten* Frau den Brief (adjective for a feminine noun in dative case).</p>
<p>7. Das ist *das beste* Restaurant in der Stadt (adjective for a neuter noun in nominative case).</p>
<p>8. Ich sehe *die hohen* Berge (adjective for masculine plural noun in accusative case).</p>
<p>9. Wir feiern in *dem großen* Garten (adjective for a masculine noun in dative case).</p>
<p>10. Sie hat *das neue* Auto gekauft (adjective for a neuter noun in accusative case).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Der *alte* Mann sitzt auf der Bank (adjective for "old").</p>
<p>2. Die *schöne* Blume steht auf dem Tisch (adjective for "beautiful").</p>
<p>3. Das *große* Haus gehört meiner Tante (adjective for "big").</p>
<p>4. Der *kleine* Hund spielt im Garten (adjective for "small").</p>
<p>5. Die *neue* Schule wurde gestern eröffnet (adjective for "new").</p>
<p>6. Das *teure* Auto steht in der Garage (adjective for "expensive").</p>
<p>7. Der *freundliche* Lehrer hilft den Schülern (adjective for "friendly").</p>
<p>8. Die *alte* Stadt hat viele Sehenswürdigkeiten (adjective for "old").</p>
<p>9. Das *rote* Kleid passt ihr sehr gut (adjective for "red").</p>
<p>10. Der *kalte* Winter kommt bald (adjective for "cold").</p>