Exercises for Serbian Grammar: Singular and Plural Nouns

Mastering the nuances of Serbian grammar is essential for achieving fluency in the language, and understanding singular and plural nouns is a fundamental aspect of this process. Serbian, as a Slavic language, has its unique set of rules for converting nouns from singular to plural forms. These rules can differ significantly from those in English and other languages, making dedicated practice essential. By engaging in targeted exercises, learners can become more comfortable with the patterns and exceptions that characterize Serbian noun declensions, ensuring they can communicate more effectively and accurately. Our collection of exercises is specifically designed to guide learners through the intricacies of Serbian singular and plural nouns. Whether you are just beginning your journey with Serbian or looking to refine your existing knowledge, these exercises will provide ample opportunities to practice and reinforce your understanding. Each exercise is crafted to challenge and support you, covering a range of common and less frequent nouns. By working through these exercises, you will gain confidence in your ability to recognize and correctly use singular and plural noun forms in various contexts, enhancing your overall proficiency in Serbian.

Exercise 1

1. Na stolu se nalazi jedna *jabuka* (singular form of 'apples').

2. Moji *roditelji* su otišli na putovanje (plural form of 'parent').

3. U kutiji je pet *olovaka* (plural form of 'pencil').

4. Na polici su tri *knjige* (plural form of 'book').

5. Tvoj *pas* je vrlo pametan (singular form of 'dogs').

6. Moj brat ima dve *sestre* (plural form of 'sister').

7. U parku se igra mnogo *dece* (plural form of 'child').

8. Na stolu je jedna *čaša* (singular form of 'glasses').

9. U dvorištu su četiri *mačke* (plural form of 'cat').

10. Ona ima tri *automobila* (plural form of 'car').

Exercise 2

1. U parku sam video mnogo *pasa* (plural form of 'pas').

2. Na stolu su dve *jabuke* (plural form of 'jabuka').

3. Moj brat ima mnogo *prijatelja* (plural form of 'prijatelj').

4. U bašti su procvetale *ruže* (plural form of 'ruža').

5. Na ulici su parkirani *automobili* (plural form of 'automobil').

6. U prodavnici su se prodavale *knjige* (plural form of 'knjiga').

7. Na nebu su leteli *ptice* (plural form of 'ptica').

8. U učionici su sedeli *učenici* (plural form of 'učenik').

9. U zoološkom vrtu smo videli mnogo *životinja* (plural form of 'životinja').

10. Na pijaci su prodavali sveže *povrće* (plural form of 'povrće').

Exercise 3

1. Na stolu je *knjiga* (jedna knjiga).

2. U parku ima mnogo *dece* (više dece).

3. Pas je *lajao* na prolaznike (jedan pas).

4. Kupio sam dve *jabuke* (više jabuka).

5. U bašti cvetaju *ruže* (više ruža).

6. U gradu je mnogo *ljudi* (više ljudi).

7. Na stolu su *olovke* (više olovaka).

8. Mačka voli da se igra sa *mišem* (jedan miš).

9. U školi je mnogo *učenika* (više učenika).

10. U prodavnici su prodavali sveže *voće* (više voća).