Understanding noun gender agreement is a fundamental aspect of mastering the Catalan language. In Catalan, nouns are classified as either masculine or feminine, and the gender of a noun affects not only the article that precedes it but also the adjectives and pronouns that accompany it. This page is dedicated to helping learners grasp the rules and patterns of noun gender agreement through a series of targeted exercises. By practicing these exercises, you will develop a sharper intuition for identifying gender and making accurate agreements in various contexts. These exercises are designed to cater to learners at different proficiency levels, from beginners who are just starting to get familiar with the basics, to more advanced students looking to refine their skills. Each exercise includes clear instructions and immediate feedback to ensure that you can learn from your mistakes and track your progress. By regularly working through these exercises, you will gain confidence in your ability to use correct gender agreements, which is essential for effective communication in Catalan.
1. La casa és molt *gran* (adjective for big, feminine).
2. El cotxe és *nou* (adjective for new, masculine).
3. La taula és *rodona* (adjective for round, feminine).
4. L'ordinador és *vell* (adjective for old, masculine).
5. La flor és *vermella* (adjective for red, feminine).
6. El llibre és *interessant* (adjective for interesting, masculine).
7. La cadira és *còmoda* (adjective for comfortable, feminine).
8. El gos és *gran* (adjective for big, masculine).
9. La finestra és *oberta* (adjective for open, feminine).
10. El gat és *negre* (adjective for black, masculine).
1. La *nina* juga amb la pilota (child, female).
2. El *gos* corre pel parc (dog, male).
3. La *flor* és vermella (flower).
4. El *cotxe* està aparcat davant de casa (car).
5. La *taula* és de fusta (table).
6. El *llibre* està sobre la taula (book).
7. La *casa* és molt gran (house).
8. El *professor* explica la lliçó (teacher, male).
9. La *ciutat* és molt bonica (city).
10. El *rellotge* marca les tres (watch/clock).
1. La *casa* és molt gran (home).
2. El *cotxe* és nou (vehicle).
3. La *taula* està al menjador (furniture in dining room).
4. El *llibre* és interessant (something you read).
5. La *flor* és molt bonica (plant part).
6. El *gos* és molt fidel (animal).
7. La *silla* està trencada (furniture in dining room).
8. El *restaurant* està tancat (place to eat).
9. La *muntanya* és molt alta (geographical feature).
10. El *telèfon* està sonant (communication device).
