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Forming adverbs from adjectives Exercises in Serbian language
Mastering the art of forming adverbs from adjectives is a fundamental aspect of learning Serbian. Adverbs play a crucial role in providing more information about verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, thereby enhancing the richness and clarity of communication. In Serbian, much like in English, adverbs are often derived from adjectives by adding specific suffixes. This transformation can sometimes be straightforward, but there are also irregularities and exceptions that learners need to be aware of.
In these exercises, you will delve into the rules and patterns for converting adjectives into adverbs in Serbian. You'll explore common suffixes such as "-o" and "-ski," and practice applying these endings to a variety of adjectives. Additionally, you will encounter exercises designed to help you recognize and use irregular adverbs correctly. By consistently practicing these forms, you'll be able to express nuances of time, manner, and degree more precisely, making your Serbian more fluent and natural.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Sunce je sijalo veoma *sjajno* (adjective: sjajan).</p>
<p>2. Ivan je trčao *brzo* da stigne na autobus (adjective: brz).</p>
<p>3. Ona je pevala *lepše* nego ikada ranije (adjective: lep).</p>
<p>4. Nastavnik je objasnio lekciju *jasno* (adjective: jasan).</p>
<p>5. Marija je odgovorila na pitanje *tačno* (adjective: tačan).</p>
<p>6. Pas je lajao *glasno* tokom cele noći (adjective: glasan).</p>
<p>7. On je uradio zadatak *uspešno* (adjective: uspešan).</p>
<p>8. Deca su se igrala *veselo* na igralištu (adjective: veseo).</p>
<p>9. Oni su putovali *sigurno* kroz planine (adjective: siguran).</p>
<p>10. On je završio posao *brzo* (adjective: brz).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. On je voleo da se ponaša *prijateljski* prema svima (adjective "prijateljski").</p>
<p>2. Ona je govorila *jasno* kako bi svi mogli da je razumeju (adjective "jasan").</p>
<p>3. Učitelj je objašnjavao lekciju *strpljivo* (adjective "strpljiv").</p>
<p>4. Trkač je stigao na cilj *brzo* (adjective "brz").</p>
<p>5. On je rešio zadatak *tačno* (adjective "tačan").</p>
<p>6. Ona je pevala pesmu *lepše* nego ikad (adjective "lep").</p>
<p>7. Učenici su slušali predavanje *pažljivo* (adjective "pažljiv").</p>
<p>8. On je vozio automobil *oprezno* (adjective "oprezan").</p>
<p>9. Pisac je napisao knjigu *kreativno* (adjective "kreativan").</p>
<p>10. Ona je plesala *graciozno* (adjective "graciozan").</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. On je pričao *glasno* da ga svi čuju (opposite of quietly).</p>
<p>2. Ona je trčala *brzo* da stigne na vreme (opposite of slowly).</p>
<p>3. Mačka se kretala *tiho* da ne probudi bebu (opposite of loudly).</p>
<p>4. On je rešio zadatak *lako* jer je bio jednostavan (opposite of difficultly).</p>
<p>5. Oni su se ponašali *pristojno* tokom večere (opposite of rudely).</p>
<p>6. Ona je pevala *divno* na koncertu (synonym for beautifully).</p>
<p>7. Pas je skočio *visoko* da uhvati loptu (opposite of low).</p>
<p>8. On je vozio *pažljivo* da izbegne nesreću (opposite of carelessly).</p>
<p>9. Deca su se igrala *srećno* u parku (synonym for happily).</p>
<p>10. On je odgovorio *pametan* na sva pitanja (synonym for intelligently).</p>