Adjective agreement with nouns Grammar Exercises for Norwegian Language

Mastering adjective agreement with nouns is a crucial aspect of learning Norwegian. In Norwegian, adjectives must match the gender and number of the nouns they describe, which can be quite different from English. This means that an adjective can take on different forms depending on whether it is modifying a masculine, feminine, or neuter noun, as well as whether the noun is singular or plural. Understanding these rules is essential for constructing grammatically correct sentences and for conveying precise meanings in Norwegian. To help you navigate these intricacies, our exercises focus on practical usage and real-world examples. You'll encounter a variety of scenarios where you'll need to adjust adjectives to align with the corresponding nouns. Through consistent practice, you'll develop a keen sense of how adjectives interact with different noun forms, bolstering both your written and spoken Norwegian. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises are designed to enhance your understanding and fluency in Norwegian adjective agreement.

Exercise 1 

<p>1. Den *lille* hunden bjeffer mye (size).</p> <p>2. Hun har en *stor* katt (size).</p> <p>3. Vi kjøpte en *ny* bil i går (condition).</p> <p>4. Dette er et *interessant* kurs (interest).</p> <p>5. Han er en *flink* student (competence).</p> <p>6. De bor i et *gammelt* hus (age).</p> <p>7. Hun bærer en *rød* kjole (color).</p> <p>8. Det var en *deilig* middag (quality).</p> <p>9. Vi har en *hvit* hund (color).</p> <p>10. Hun har en *morsom* venn (personality). </p>
 

Exercise 2

<p>1. Den *store* hunden bjeffet hele natten (adjective for big).</p> <p>2. Hun har en *blå* kjole på seg i dag (adjective for blue).</p> <p>3. Vi kjøpte et *gammelt* hus i fjor (adjective for old).</p> <p>4. Jeg liker den *søte* katten som bor hos naboen (adjective for sweet).</p> <p>5. Han malte rommet sitt i en *lys* farge (adjective for light).</p> <p>6. Vi spiste en *deilig* middag i går kveld (adjective for delicious).</p> <p>7. De fant en *liten* feil i systemet (adjective for small).</p> <p>8. Hun har alltid på seg *dyre* klær (adjective for expensive).</p> <p>9. Jeg leste en *interessant* bok om historie (adjective for interesting).</p> <p>10. Vi så en *vakker* solnedgang på stranden (adjective for beautiful).</p>
 

Exercise 3

<p>1. Han kjøpte en *stor* bil (adjective describing the size of the car).</p> <p>2. Huset er malt i en *lys* farge (adjective describing the color of the house).</p> <p>3. Hun har en *vakker* katt (adjective describing the appearance of the cat).</p> <p>4. De bodde i et *gammelt* hus (adjective describing the age of the house).</p> <p>5. Vi så en *modig* soldat (adjective describing the bravery of the soldier).</p> <p>6. Barnet har på seg en *ny* jakke (adjective describing the condition of the jacket).</p> <p>7. Det var en *spennende* film (adjective describing the nature of the film).</p> <p>8. Han er en *flink* student (adjective describing the competence of the student).</p> <p>9. Vi har en *god* lærer (adjective describing the quality of the teacher).</p> <p>10. Hun kjøpte et *stort* hus (adjective describing the size of the house).</p>
 

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