Predicate Adjectives in Afrikaans Sentences Exercises

Understanding predicate adjectives is crucial for mastering Afrikaans sentence structure and enhancing your overall fluency in the language. Predicate adjectives are adjectives that follow a linking verb and describe the subject of the sentence, providing essential information about its state or quality. By practicing how to correctly identify and use predicate adjectives, you will improve your ability to construct more natural and accurate sentences in Afrikaans. This will not only boost your confidence but also make your spoken and written communication more effective. Our exercises are designed to help you recognize the role of predicate adjectives in various sentence contexts and understand their agreement with the subject in terms of gender and number. Through a series of targeted activities, you will encounter a diverse range of sentences that will challenge you to apply your knowledge and reinforce your learning. Whether you're a beginner aiming to build a solid foundation or an advanced learner seeking to refine your skills, these exercises will provide you with the practice needed to master predicate adjectives in Afrikaans. Dive in and start improving your Afrikaans sentence construction today!

Exercise 1

1. Die kat is *swart* (color of the cat).

2. Sy hare is *lank* (opposite of short).

3. Die kos is *lekker* (describing tasty food).

4. Die water is *koud* (temperature of ice).

5. Die boek is *interessant* (opposite of boring).

6. Die kind is *moeg* (feeling after playing a lot).

7. Die tuin is *groen* (color of grass).

8. Die huis is *groot* (opposite of small).

9. Die appel is *rooi* (common color of apples).

10. Die hond is *vriendelik* (describing a dog's behavior towards people).

Exercise 2

1. Die hond is *groot* (opposite of small).

2. Haar nuwe rok is *pragtig* (synonym for beautiful).

3. Die kos smaak *heerlik* (synonym for delicious).

4. Die weer vandag is *warm* (opposite of cold).

5. Sy hare is *kort* (opposite of long).

6. Die berg is *hoog* (opposite of low).

7. Die kind is *moeg* (synonym for tired).

8. Die water is *skoon* (opposite of dirty).

9. Sy stem is *sag* (opposite of loud).

10. Die boek is *interessant* (synonym for fascinating).

Exercise 3

1. Die appel is *rooi* (color of an apple).

2. Die water is *koud* (temperature of water).

3. Die hond is *vriendelik* (behavior of a dog).

4. Die boek is *interessant* (opinion about a book).

5. Die kamer is *skoon* (state of cleanliness).

6. Die weer is *warm* (temperature of weather).

7. Die kinders is *gelukkig* (emotional state of children).

8. Die berg is *hoog* (height of a mountain).

9. Die kos is *lekker* (taste of food).

10. Die kat is *stil* (behavior of a cat).