Adjective-noun agreement Exercises in Indonesian language

Adjective-noun agreement is a fundamental aspect of mastering the Indonesian language. Unlike in English, where adjectives do not change form based on the nouns they describe, Indonesian adjectives must align with the nouns they modify in terms of context and meaning. This agreement ensures clarity and precision in communication, allowing speakers to convey their thoughts accurately. Understanding and applying these rules can enhance your fluency and help you sound more natural when speaking Indonesian. In Indonesian, the placement of adjectives relative to nouns often follows specific patterns. Typically, an adjective comes after the noun it describes, creating a structure that may seem unfamiliar to English speakers. For example, "rumah besar" translates to "big house," where "rumah" means "house" and "besar" means "big." This exercise page is designed to help you practice these rules through various activities, enabling you to grasp the nuances of adjective-noun agreement and improve your overall language skills.

Exercise 1

<p>1. Dia membeli baju *baru* di toko (new).</p> <p>2. Anak itu membawa tas *berat* ke sekolah (heavy).</p> <p>3. Mereka tinggal di rumah *besar* di desa (big).</p> <p>4. Kucing itu memiliki bulu *lembut* dan halus (soft).</p> <p>5. Kami makan di restoran *mahal* tadi malam (expensive).</p> <p>6. Buku ini sangat *menarik* dan informatif (interesting).</p> <p>7. Adik saya memakai sepatu *merah* ke pesta (red).</p> <p>8. Jalan di desa itu sangat *sempit* dan berliku (narrow).</p> <p>9. Mereka menginap di hotel *mewah* di kota (luxurious).</p> <p>10. Taman ini penuh dengan bunga *indah* berwarna-warni (beautiful).</p>
 

Exercise 2

<p>1. Rumah itu terlihat sangat *besar* (large).</p> <p>2. Kucing *hitam* itu tidur di atas sofa (color).</p> <p>3. Dia membeli baju *merah* di toko (color).</p> <p>4. Anak *cerdas* itu memenangkan lomba matematika (smart).</p> <p>5. Kami tinggal di desa yang *tenang* (calm).</p> <p>6. Ibu memasak makanan yang sangat *lezat* (delicious).</p> <p>7. Ayah membaca buku yang *menarik* di perpustakaan (interesting).</p> <p>8. Mereka senang tinggal di rumah yang *nyaman* (comfortable).</p> <p>9. Anjing *besar* itu berlari di taman (large).</p> <p>10. Mobil *baru* itu diparkir di depan rumah (new).</p>
 

Exercise 3

<p>1. Dia membeli buku *baru* di toko (new).</p> <p>2. Rumah itu terlihat sangat *besar* dari luar (big).</p> <p>3. Anak-anak bermain di taman yang *indah* (beautiful).</p> <p>4. Kucing itu memiliki bulu yang *lembut* (soft).</p> <p>5. Ikan-ikan di akuarium tampak sangat *warna-warni* (colorful).</p> <p>6. Kami tinggal di sebuah desa yang *tenang* (calm).</p> <p>7. Pakaian itu terlihat sangat *modis* di badanmu (stylish).</p> <p>8. Makanan di restoran itu sangat *lezat* (delicious).</p> <p>9. Jalanan di kota itu sangat *ramai* pada malam hari (busy).</p> <p>10. Guru itu sangat *baik* kepada murid-muridnya (kind).</p>
 

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