Exercises for Serbian Adjectives: Declension and Agreement

Mastering the declension and agreement of Serbian adjectives is crucial for achieving fluency in the Serbian language. Serbian adjectives must agree with the nouns they describe in gender, number, and case, making their correct usage vital for clear and accurate communication. Our exercises are designed to help learners understand and practice these intricate rules. By engaging in these activities, you will reinforce your knowledge and improve your ability to use adjectives correctly in various contexts, whether you are writing an essay, having a conversation, or reading Serbian literature. Our carefully curated exercises cover a broad spectrum of topics, from basic adjective-noun agreement to more complex declension patterns across different cases. Each exercise offers a step-by-step approach to ensure that you not only memorize the rules but also understand their application in real-life scenarios. With consistent practice, you will develop a strong foundation in Serbian grammar, enhancing both your written and spoken language skills. Dive into the exercises and take a significant step toward mastering Serbian adjectives!

Exercise 1

1. Moja sestra je kupila *lepu* haljinu za venčanje (adjective describing a dress).

2. Pas je trčao kroz *zeleno* polje (adjective describing a field).

3. Učitelj je pohvalio *dobrog* učenika (adjective describing a student).

4. Na stolu se nalazi *stara* knjiga (adjective describing a book).

5. Oni su posetili *poznati* muzej u gradu (adjective describing a museum).

6. Naš komšija ima *velikog* psa (adjective describing a dog).

7. U vrtu su rasle *crvene* ruže (adjective describing roses).

8. Kupili smo *ukusne* kolače za rođendan (adjective describing cakes).

9. On je nosio *novu* jaknu (adjective describing a jacket).

10. Deca su se igrala u *šarenom* parku (adjective describing a park).

Exercise 2

1. Kupio sam *novu* knjigu (adjective for "new" in feminine singular accusative).

2. Marko je video *lepog* psa (adjective for "beautiful" in masculine singular accusative).

3. Ana nosi *crvenu* haljinu (adjective for "red" in feminine singular accusative).

4. Upoznali smo *starog* čoveka (adjective for "old" in masculine singular accusative).

5. Deca se igraju sa *malim* loptama (adjective for "small" in feminine plural instrumental).

6. Milan je kupio *veliki* stan (adjective for "big" in masculine singular accusative).

7. Videli smo *zeleno* drvo (adjective for "green" in neuter singular accusative).

8. Ona voli *slatko* voće (adjective for "sweet" in neuter singular accusative).

9. Učiteljica je donela *nove* knjige (adjective for "new" in feminine plural accusative).

10. On je dao *lepoj* devojci poklon (adjective for "beautiful" in feminine singular dative).

Exercise 3

1. Kupio sam *novu* knjigu (adjective in accusative feminine singular).

2. Na stolu je *plavi* šešir (adjective in nominative masculine singular).

3. Videla sam *starog* prijatelja u parku (adjective in genitive masculine singular).

4. Dete je nosilo *zelenu* jaknu (adjective in accusative feminine singular).

5. U kući je bilo *toplo* (adjective in nominative neuter singular).

6. Rado slušam *klasičnu* muziku (adjective in accusative feminine singular).

7. To je *lep* grad (adjective in nominative masculine singular).

8. Ona voli *slatku* tortu (adjective in accusative feminine singular).

9. Imam *malo* slobodnog vremena (adjective in genitive neuter singular).

10. Uzeo je *novi* telefon (adjective in accusative masculine singular).