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Proper order of adjectives Exercises in Lithuanian language
In the Lithuanian language, the proper order of adjectives is crucial for conveying the intended meaning and maintaining the natural flow of sentences. Unlike English, where the order of adjectives follows a specific sequence (opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, purpose), Lithuanian typically places descriptive adjectives before those that are more definitive or categorizing. Understanding this order helps in constructing sentences that are both grammatically correct and easily comprehensible to native speakers.
Lithuanian adjectives must also agree with the nouns they modify in gender, number, and case, adding another layer of complexity to their proper placement. This agreement ensures that the adjectives and nouns are in harmony, reflecting the nuances of the language. By mastering the correct order and agreement of adjectives, learners can enhance their fluency and ability to communicate more effectively in Lithuanian. These grammar exercises are designed to guide you through the intricacies of adjective placement, helping you build a solid foundation in this essential aspect of the language.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Ji nusipirko *raudoną* suknelę vakarėliui (color).</p>
<p>2. Mūsų kaimynas turi *didelį* šunį (size).</p>
<p>3. Jis valgo *šviežią* duoną kiekvieną rytą (fresh).</p>
<p>4. Tai buvo *graži* diena prie jūros (beautiful).</p>
<p>5. Mano draugas nupirko *seną* automobilį (old).</p>
<p>6. Ji dėvi *madingus* batus (fashionable).</p>
<p>7. Tai yra *naujas* telefonas (new).</p>
<p>8. Aš turiu *mažą* kambarį (small).</p>
<p>9. Jie rado *brangų* laikrodį (expensive).</p>
<p>10. Ji mėgsta *ilgą* sijoną (long).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Ji nupirko *gražią* suknelę (adjective for appearance).</p>
<p>2. Jis mėgsta *mažus* šunis (adjective for size).</p>
<p>3. Vaikai piešia *spalvotus* paveikslus (adjective for color).</p>
<p>4. Mes valgėme *šviežius* vaisius (adjective for freshness).</p>
<p>5. Jie gyvena *sename* name (adjective for age).</p>
<p>6. Aš nusipirkau *naujus* batus (adjective for condition).</p>
<p>7. Ji turi *ilgą* knygą (adjective for length).</p>
<p>8. Jis gavo *sunkų* darbą (adjective for difficulty).</p>
<p>9. Mes radome *įdomią* knygą (adjective for interest).</p>
<p>10. Jie dirba *tylioje* bibliotekoje (adjective for noise level).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Ji dėvėjo *gražią* suknelę vakarėlyje (adjective for beautiful).</p>
<p>2. Mes nusipirkome *didelę* mašiną pernai (adjective for big).</p>
<p>3. Jo kambarys buvo labai *tvarkingas* (adjective for tidy).</p>
<p>4. Vaikai valgė *saldžius* obuolius (adjective for sweet).</p>
<p>5. Mano senelis gyvena *senajame* name (adjective for old).</p>
<p>6. Jie turi *juodą* šunį (adjective for black).</p>
<p>7. Mums patinka *švarus* oras (adjective for clean).</p>
<p>8. Aš ieškau *gero* knygos (adjective for good).</p>
<p>9. Mokytojas parašė ant *baltos* lentos (adjective for white).</p>
<p>10. Ji pasirinko *brangų* laikrodį (adjective for expensive).</p>