Demonstrative adjectives Grammar Exercises for Dutch Language

Demonstrative adjectives play a crucial role in the Dutch language, serving to clearly specify which noun is being referred to within a sentence. In Dutch, these adjectives vary depending on the gender and number of the noun they modify. The two main demonstrative adjectives are "deze" and "die" for common gender nouns and "dit" and "dat" for neuter nouns. "Deze" and "dit" are used for objects that are close to the speaker, while "die" and "dat" are used for objects that are farther away. Understanding and correctly using these adjectives is essential for achieving clarity and precision in your Dutch communication. Our comprehensive grammar exercises are designed to help you master the use of demonstrative adjectives in Dutch. Through a variety of engaging and interactive activities, you'll learn to distinguish between "deze" and "die," as well as "dit" and "dat," ensuring you can accurately describe objects in various contexts. These exercises will provide you with ample practice to reinforce your understanding and build your confidence in using demonstrative adjectives correctly. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will support your journey towards fluency in Dutch.

Exercise 1 

<p>1. *Deze* appel is erg lekker (demonstrative adjective for a singular, close object).</p> <p>2. *Die* hond speelt in de tuin (demonstrative adjective for a singular, distant object).</p> <p>3. *Dit* boek is heel interessant (demonstrative adjective for a singular, close object).</p> <p>4. *Dat* huis is te koop (demonstrative adjective for a singular, distant object).</p> <p>5. *Deze* schoenen passen goed (demonstrative adjective for a plural, close object).</p> <p>6. *Die* bloemen zijn mooi (demonstrative adjective for a plural, distant object).</p> <p>7. *Dit* probleem moet opgelost worden (demonstrative adjective for a singular, close object).</p> <p>8. *Dat* schilderij hangt in het museum (demonstrative adjective for a singular, distant object).</p> <p>9. *Deze* kinderen spelen buiten (demonstrative adjective for a plural, close object).</p> <p>10. *Die* fietsen staan op straat (demonstrative adjective for a plural, distant object).</p>
 

Exercise 2

<p>1. *Deze* appel is heel lekker (this apple).</p> <p>2. Ik hou van *die* film die we gisteren zagen (that movie).</p> <p>3. *Dit* huis is te koop (this house).</p> <p>4. *Die* hond is erg vriendelijk (that dog).</p> <p>5. *Deze* schoenen passen perfect (these shoes).</p> <p>6. *Dat* boek is erg interessant (that book).</p> <p>7. *Deze* bloemen ruiken heerlijk (these flowers).</p> <p>8. *Die* auto is heel snel (that car).</p> <p>9. *Dit* schilderij is prachtig (this painting).</p> <p>10. *Dat* meisje speelt in de tuin (that girl).</p>
 

Exercise 3

<p>1. *Deze* appel is erg lekker (demonstrative adjective for a singular noun, close by).</p> <p>2. *Die* boeken zijn van mij (demonstrative adjective for plural noun, far away).</p> <p>3. *Dit* huis is te koop (demonstrative adjective for singular neuter noun, close by).</p> <p>4. *Dat* meisje woont in Amsterdam (demonstrative adjective for singular neuter noun, far away).</p> <p>5. *Deze* bloemen zijn voor jou (demonstrative adjective for plural noun, close by).</p> <p>6. *Dat* schilderij is heel mooi (demonstrative adjective for singular neuter noun, far away).</p> <p>7. *Die* honden rennen snel (demonstrative adjective for plural noun, far away).</p> <p>8. *Dit* water is koud (demonstrative adjective for singular neuter noun, close by).</p> <p>9. *Deze* stoelen zijn comfortabel (demonstrative adjective for plural noun, close by).</p> <p>10. *Die* bergen zijn hoog (demonstrative adjective for plural noun, far away).</p>
 

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