Adjective agreement in number Grammar Exercises for Afrikaans Language

In the Afrikaans language, mastering adjective agreement in number is crucial for constructing grammatically correct and coherent sentences. Adjectives in Afrikaans must align with the nouns they describe, both in singular and plural forms. Unlike English, where adjectives remain unchanged regardless of the noun's number, Afrikaans adjectives often change their form to match the singularity or plurality of the noun. This agreement ensures clarity and precision in communication, making it essential for learners to understand and apply the correct forms. When dealing with singular nouns, adjectives typically take on a basic form, but when describing plural nouns, adjustments are necessary. For instance, the adjective "groot" (big) remains unchanged when describing a singular noun like "huis" (house) – "groot huis". However, when the noun is plural, such as "huise" (houses), the adjective must also reflect this plurality, becoming "groot huise". As you delve into these exercises, you'll practice identifying and applying the appropriate adjective forms, enhancing your fluency and accuracy in Afrikaans.

Exercise 1 

<p>1. Die *groot* hond blaf hard. (big)</p> <p>2. Sy het twee *klein* katte. (small)</p> <p>3. Ons het *nuwe* boeke gekoop. (new)</p> <p>4. Die *ou* man stap stadig. (old)</p> <p>5. Hulle het drie *vrolike* kinders. (cheerful)</p> <p>6. Die *jong* meisie speel in die tuin. (young)</p> <p>7. Die *gelukkige* mense het gelag. (happy)</p> <p>8. Die *sterk* wind waai die bome. (strong)</p> <p>9. Daar is baie *pragtige* blomme in die veld. (beautiful)</p> <p>10. Hy het 'n *sagte* kussing gekoop. (soft)</p>
 

Exercise 2

<p>1. Die *goeie* kinders het almal lekker geëet (good).</p> <p>2. Die *groen* appels is baie sappig (green).</p> <p>3. Sy het 'n *nuwe* rok gekoop (new).</p> <p>4. Die *ou* man het stadig geloop (old).</p> <p>5. Ons het *vars* blomme in die tuin geplant (fresh).</p> <p>6. Die *moeë* werkers het 'n ruskans geneem (tired).</p> <p>7. Hulle het na die *groot* huis verhuis (big).</p> <p>8. Die *klein* kinders het buite gespeel (small).</p> <p>9. Hy het *lekker* kos gemaak vir die partytjie (delicious).</p> <p>10. Die *warm* dae van die somer is verby (warm).</p>
 

Exercise 3

<p>1. Die *ou* man stap in die park (adjective for "old" in singular form).</p> <p>2. Die *klein* hondjies speel in die tuin (adjective for "small" in plural form).</p> <p>3. Sy dra 'n *mooi* rok na die partytjie (adjective for "beautiful" in singular form).</p> <p>4. Hulle het baie *groot* huise in die stad (adjective for "big" in plural form).</p> <p>5. Die *jong* meisie lees 'n boek (adjective for "young" in singular form).</p> <p>6. Die *skoon* vensters laat baie lig in (adjective for "clean" in plural form).</p> <p>7. Die *gelukkige* kinders sing liedjies (adjective for "happy" in plural form).</p> <p>8. Hy het 'n *nuwe* fiets gekoop (adjective for "new" in singular form).</p> <p>9. Daar is baie *rooi* appels op die tafel (adjective for "red" in plural form).</p> <p>10. Die *oulike* baba slaap rustig (adjective for "cute" in singular form).</p>
 

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