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Articles in Nominative Case Exercises in German language
Mastering the use of articles in the nominative case is a crucial step for anyone learning German. Articles in German, much like in English, serve as a way to specify nouns. However, German articles vary based on gender (masculine, feminine, neuter) and number (singular, plural). This complexity can initially seem daunting, but understanding these rules is essential for constructing clear and grammatically correct sentences. In the nominative case, which is used for the subject of a sentence, the articles are "der" for masculine nouns, "die" for feminine nouns, "das" for neuter nouns, and "die" for plural nouns.
Our grammar exercises are designed to provide comprehensive practice with these nominative case articles, helping you to recognize and correctly use them in various contexts. Through a series of carefully crafted exercises, you will gain confidence in identifying the gender and number of nouns and selecting the appropriate article. Whether you are a beginner seeking to establish a strong foundation or an advanced learner aiming to refine your skills, these exercises will reinforce your understanding and application of German articles. Dive in and start honing your grammatical accuracy to enhance your fluency in German.
Exercise 1
<p>1. *Der* Hund spielt im Garten (definite article for a male dog).</p>
<p>2. *Die* Katze schläft auf dem Sofa (definite article for a female cat).</p>
<p>3. *Das* Haus ist sehr alt (definite article for a neuter noun meaning 'house').</p>
<p>4. *Ein* Mann steht an der Bushaltestelle (indefinite article for a male person).</p>
<p>5. *Eine* Frau liest ein Buch (indefinite article for a female person).</p>
<p>6. *Ein* Kind malt ein Bild (indefinite article for a neuter noun meaning 'child').</p>
<p>7. *Die* Bäume sind im Herbst sehr schön (definite article for plural form of 'tree').</p>
<p>8. *Ein* Vogel singt im Baum (indefinite article for a male bird).</p>
<p>9. *Das* Auto ist sehr schnell (definite article for a neuter noun meaning 'car').</p>
<p>10. *Die* Blumen blühen im Frühling (definite article for plural form of 'flower').</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. *Der* Hund spielt im Garten (definite article for a masculine noun).</p>
<p>2. *Die* Katze schläft auf dem Sofa (definite article for a feminine noun).</p>
<p>3. *Das* Kind liest ein Buch (definite article for a neuter noun).</p>
<p>4. *Ein* Mann steht an der Haltestelle (indefinite article for a masculine noun).</p>
<p>5. *Eine* Frau kocht das Abendessen (indefinite article for a feminine noun).</p>
<p>6. *Ein* Haus steht am Ende der Straße (indefinite article for a neuter noun).</p>
<p>7. *Der* Baum ist sehr groß (definite article for a masculine noun).</p>
<p>8. *Die* Blume blüht im Frühling (definite article for a feminine noun).</p>
<p>9. *Das* Auto ist neu (definite article for a neuter noun).</p>
<p>10. *Ein* Vogel singt im Baum (indefinite article for a masculine noun).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. *Der* Hund spielt im Garten (masculine noun).</p>
<p>2. *Die* Katze schläft auf dem Sofa (feminine noun).</p>
<p>3. *Das* Auto ist sehr schnell (neuter noun).</p>
<p>4. *Die* Kinder laufen zur Schule (plural noun).</p>
<p>5. *Der* Lehrer erklärt die Aufgabe (masculine noun).</p>
<p>6. *Die* Blume ist schön (feminine noun).</p>
<p>7. *Das* Buch liegt auf dem Tisch (neuter noun).</p>
<p>8. *Die* Vögel singen im Baum (plural noun).</p>
<p>9. *Der* Apfel ist rot (masculine noun).</p>
<p>10. *Die* Lampe leuchtet hell (feminine noun).</p>