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Plural forms of adjectives Exercises in Hebrew language
Hebrew, unlike English, has a rich system of gender and number agreement in adjectives. When learning Hebrew, understanding how adjectives change in their plural forms is essential for mastering the language. Adjectives in Hebrew must match the gender and number of the nouns they describe, which means that singular masculine, singular feminine, plural masculine, and plural feminine forms can all be different. This can initially seem daunting, but with practice, recognizing and using these forms becomes second nature.
In Hebrew, the pluralization of adjectives involves specific patterns and endings. For masculine adjectives, the plural form typically ends in "-ים" (im), while feminine adjectives end in "-ות" (ot). However, there are exceptions and irregular forms that learners must familiarize themselves with. By engaging in targeted grammar exercises, you can develop a deeper understanding of these patterns and exceptions, enabling you to use adjectives correctly in various contexts. Through these exercises, you will build a strong foundation in Hebrew grammar, enhancing your overall fluency and confidence in the language.
Exercise 1
<p>1. התלמידים *חכמים* מאוד (adjective meaning 'smart').</p>
<p>2. הבתים בעיר הזאת *גדולים* (adjective meaning 'large').</p>
<p>3. הכלבים שלנו תמיד *שמחים* (adjective meaning 'happy').</p>
<p>4. המחשבים במשרד הזה *חדשים* (adjective meaning 'new').</p>
<p>5. הספרים על השולחן *ישנים* (adjective meaning 'old').</p>
<p>6. המורים בבית הספר *נחמדים* (adjective meaning 'nice').</p>
<p>7. הפרחים בגינה *יפים* (adjective meaning 'beautiful').</p>
<p>8. האריות בגן החיות *חזקים* (adjective meaning 'strong').</p>
<p>9. התפוחים על העץ *אדומים* (adjective meaning 'red').</p>
<p>10. הילדים בפארק *שובבים* (adjective meaning 'mischievous').</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. החתולים *שחורים* (The cats are ___. Adjective for black).</p>
<p>2. הבתים *גבוהים* (The houses are ___. Adjective for tall).</p>
<p>3. הכלבים *ידידותיים* (The dogs are ___. Adjective for friendly).</p>
<p>4. הילדים *שקטים* (The children are ___. Adjective for quiet).</p>
<p>5. הספרים *כבדים* (The books are ___. Adjective for heavy).</p>
<p>6. הפרחים *יפים* (The flowers are ___. Adjective for beautiful).</p>
<p>7. המחשבים *חדשים* (The computers are ___. Adjective for new).</p>
<p>8. הפירות *טריים* (The fruits are ___. Adjective for fresh).</p>
<p>9. החולצות *נקיות* (The shirts are ___. Adjective for clean).</p>
<p>10. השיעורים *קשים* (The lessons are ___. Adjective for difficult).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. The children are *שמחים* to play outside (happy).</p>
<p>2. The books on the shelf are *ישנים* (old).</p>
<p>3. The flowers in the garden are *יפות* (beautiful).</p>
<p>4. The students are *חכמים* in the classroom (smart).</p>
<p>5. The cars in the parking lot are *חדשות* (new).</p>
<p>6. The dogs in the park are *חמודים* (cute).</p>
<p>7. The mountains are *גבוהים* (tall).</p>
<p>8. The houses in the neighborhood are *גדולים* (big).</p>
<p>9. The cats are *קטנות* in the street (small).</p>
<p>10. The fruits in the basket are *טעימים* (delicious).</p>