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Agreement of adjectives with nouns Grammar Exercises for Portuguese Language
In Portuguese, the agreement of adjectives with nouns is a fundamental aspect of grammar that ensures clarity and coherence in communication. Adjectives must match the gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural) of the nouns they describe. This means that understanding how to correctly adjust adjectives to fit the nouns they modify is essential for constructing accurate and meaningful sentences. For instance, the adjective "bonito" (beautiful) changes to "bonita" when describing a feminine noun, and to "bonitos" or "bonitas" when describing plural nouns.
Mastering the agreement of adjectives with nouns involves recognizing the patterns and rules that govern these changes. In addition to gender and number, certain adjectives have irregular forms or specific rules that must be memorized. Engaging with a variety of exercises can help learners practice and internalize these grammatical structures, leading to greater fluency and confidence in using Portuguese. By consistently applying these rules, speakers can ensure their descriptions are precise and their sentences are grammatically correct.
Exercise 1
<p>1. A menina estava muito *feliz* com o presente (adjective describing a feminine noun).</p>
<p>2. Os alunos eram *inteligentes* e trabalhadores (adjective describing a plural masculine noun).</p>
<p>3. A casa ficou *bonita* depois da reforma (adjective describing a singular feminine noun).</p>
<p>4. O cachorro era muito *bravo* com estranhos (adjective describing a singular masculine noun).</p>
<p>5. As flores no jardim são *coloridas* na primavera (adjective describing a plural feminine noun).</p>
<p>6. O gato preto é *misterioso* e calmo (adjective describing a singular masculine noun).</p>
<p>7. As montanhas são *altas* e majestosas (adjective describing a plural feminine noun).</p>
<p>8. Os professores eram *dedicados* aos alunos (adjective describing a plural masculine noun).</p>
<p>9. A praia estava *lotada* no verão (adjective describing a singular feminine noun).</p>
<p>10. Os livros novos são *interessantes* e educativos (adjective describing a plural masculine noun).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. O gato é muito *fofo* (adjective describing a masculine singular noun).</p>
<p>2. As flores são *coloridas* (adjective describing a feminine plural noun).</p>
<p>3. A cadeira está *quebrada* (adjective describing a feminine singular noun).</p>
<p>4. Os carros são *rápidos* (adjective describing a masculine plural noun).</p>
<p>5. A criança é *feliz* (adjective describing a feminine singular noun).</p>
<p>6. Os livros são *interessantes* (adjective describing a masculine plural noun).</p>
<p>7. A casa está *limpa* (adjective describing a feminine singular noun).</p>
<p>8. Os professores são *inteligentes* (adjective describing a masculine plural noun).</p>
<p>9. A comida está *deliciosa* (adjective describing a feminine singular noun).</p>
<p>10. Os dias estão *ensolarados* (adjective describing a masculine plural noun).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. O cachorro está *feliz* com o novo brinquedo (adjective for happy).</p>
<p>2. A maçã está *vermelha* e suculenta (adjective for red).</p>
<p>3. As flores são *bonitas* no jardim (adjective for beautiful).</p>
<p>4. Os carros estão *novos* na garagem (adjective for new).</p>
<p>5. O menino está *triste* porque perdeu o jogo (adjective for sad).</p>
<p>6. A casa é *grande* e espaçosa (adjective for big).</p>
<p>7. As crianças estão *animadas* para a festa (adjective for excited).</p>
<p>8. Os livros são *interessantes* e educativos (adjective for interesting).</p>
<p>9. A água está *fria* no inverno (adjective for cold).</p>
<p>10. Os professores são *inteligentes* e dedicados (adjective for intelligent).</p>