Types – Free Exercise

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Exercise B1

Which type of adjective is being used here?

  1. Das Auto fuhr viel zu schnell.
    Adjectives that refer to a verb (besides sein, bleiben, werden) are called adverbial adjectives (adverbiale Adjektive). → schnell fahrenThe car was travelling far too fast.
  2. Das Wetter bleibt schön.
    Adjectives that refer to the verbs sein, bleiben, werden are called predicative adjectives (prädikative Adjektive). → schön bleibenThe weather is staying nice.
  3. Paula hat ein großes Zimmer.
    Attributive adjectives (attributive Adjektive) come directly before the noun and generally have an ending added on. → groß - ein großes ZimmerPaula has a large room.
  4. Der Lehrer spricht deutlich.
    Adjectives that refer to a verb (besides sein, bleiben, werden) are called adverbial adjectives (adverbiale Adjektive). → deutlich sprechenThe teacher speaks clearly.
  5. Alles wird gut!
    Adjectives that refer to the verbs sein, bleiben, werden are called predicative adjectives (prädikative Adjektive). → gut werdenEverything will be all right!
  6. Hat dich die laute Musik nicht gestört?
    Attributive adjectives (attributive Adjektive) come directly before the noun and generally have an ending added on. → laut - die laute MusikDidn’t the loud music disturb you?
  7. Er fährt ein sehr altes Fahrrad.
    Attributive adjectives (attributive Adjektive) come directly before the noun and generally have an ending added on. → alt - ein altes FahrradHe rides a very old bicycle.
  8. Bist du mutig?
    Adjectives that refer to the verbs sein, bleiben, werden are called predicative adjectives (prädikative Adjektive). → mutig seinAre you brave?
  9. Laura singt das Lied leise mit.
    Adjectives that refer to a verb (besides sein, bleiben, werden) are called adverbial adjectives (adverbiale Adjektive). → leise mitsingenLaura quietly sings along with the song.
  10. Adele hat blaue Augen.
    Attributive adjectives (attributive Adjektive) come directly before the noun and generally have an ending added on. → blau - blaue AugenAdele has blue eyes.

Choose the correct form (predicative/adverbial or attributive adjective).

  1. Das Buch ist .interessant sein - predicative adjectiveThe book is interesting.
  2. Der Schüler heißt Jan.The adjective comes directly before the noun (der neue Schüler) - attributive adjectiveThe new pupil is named Jan.
  3. Die Frau trägt eine Jacke.The adjective comes directly before the noun (eine hübsche Jacke) - attributive adjectiveThe woman is wearing a pretty jacket.
  4. Sie klettert die Leiter hinauf.vorsichtig klettern - adverbial adjectiveShe climbs carefully up the ladder.
  5. Heute weht ein Wind.The adjective comes directly before the noun (ein kalter Wind) - attributive adjectiveToday a cold wind is blowing.