Understanding the difference between predicate and attributive adjectives is crucial for mastering the Icelandic language. Predicate adjectives are used in conjunction with a verb to describe the subject, such as in "Húsið er stórt" (The house is big), where "stórt" (big) follows the verb "er" (is). On the other hand, attributive adjectives directly modify a noun and precede it, as seen in "stóra húsið" (the big house), where "stóra" (big) comes before "húsið" (house). This distinction can be subtle for English speakers, making practice essential for fluency. Our exercises are designed to help you distinguish and correctly use predicate and attributive adjectives in various contexts. Through a series of sentences and practical examples, you'll learn to identify the placement and agreement of adjectives with the nouns they describe. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your Icelandic skills, these exercises will provide the practice needed to enhance your understanding and usage of this important grammatical feature. Dive in to start improving your Icelandic proficiency today!
1. Húsið er mjög *fallegt* (adjective describing the house).
2. Þetta er *nýtt* bílastæði (adjective describing the parking space).
3. Hann er alltaf *þreyttur* eftir vinnu (adjective describing his state after work).
4. Þetta er *gömul* saga (adjective describing the story).
5. Veðrið er *hlýtt* í dag (adjective describing today's weather).
6. Þessi kökur eru *ljúffengar* (adjective describing the cakes).
7. Hún er *góð* vinkona mín (adjective describing her as a friend).
8. Strákurinn er mjög *skapvondur* í dag (adjective describing the boy's mood today).
9. Þetta er *stórt* verkefni (adjective describing the project).
10. Bókin er *spennandi* (adjective describing the book).
1. Húsið er *stórt* (The house is big - predicate adjective).
2. Þetta er *fallegt* blóm (This is a beautiful flower - attributive adjective).
3. Bílarnir eru *rauðir* (The cars are red - predicate adjective).
4. Hún á *góðan* hund (She has a good dog - attributive adjective).
5. Bókin er *skemmtileg* (The book is entertaining - predicate adjective).
6. Ég keypti *nýja* skó (I bought new shoes - attributive adjective).
7. Strákarnir eru *sterkir* (The boys are strong - predicate adjective).
8. Hún borðar *grænt* epli (She eats a green apple - attributive adjective).
9. Garðurinn er *fallegur* (The garden is beautiful - predicate adjective).
10. Við sáum *stóra* fugla (We saw big birds - attributive adjective).
1. Húsið er *stórt* (adjective describing the house).
2. Bókin er mjög *skemmtileg* (adjective describing the book).
3. Strákurinn keypti *rauða* hjólið (adjective describing the bike).
4. Stelpan er *glaðleg* (adjective describing the girl).
5. Veðrið var *frábært* í gær (adjective describing the weather).
6. Bílinn er *hraður* (adjective describing the car).
7. Kennarinn er *vinsamlegur* (adjective describing the teacher).
8. Blómin eru *falleg* (adjective describing the flowers).
9. Kötturinn er *loðinn* (adjective describing the cat).
10. Maturinn smakkaðist *vel* (adjective describing the taste of the food).
