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In Spanish the adjective mustmatch the noun in both gender and number.

Choose from either gender or number to explore this further.

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In Spanish the adjective mustmatch the noun in both gender and number.

Choose from either gender or number to explore this further.

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In Spanish the adjective mustmatch the noun in both gender and number.

Choose from either gender or number to explore this further.

GenderNumberBack to title slideA person, place, or thing.ex: Joe, forest, ball

In Spanish the adjective mustmatch the noun in both gender and number.

Choose from either gender or number to explore this further.

GenderNumberBack to title slideA person, place, or thing.ex: Joe, forest, ballQuiz

In Spanish the adjective mustmatch the noun in both gender and number.

Choose from either gender or number to explore this further.

GenderNumberBack to title slideDescribes a nounex: round, blue, small

In Spanish the adjective mustmatch the noun in both gender and number.

Choose from either gender or number to explore this further.

GenderNumberBack to title slideDescribes a nounex: round, blue, smallQuiz

In Spanish all nouns have a gender, either feminine or masculine.

But how do you know if a noun is feminine or masculine?

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95% of the time a noun that ends in an o is masculine and a noun that ends in an a is feminine.

But what about the other 5 %?

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95% of the time a noun that ends in an o is masculine and a noun that ends in an a is feminine.

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FeminineMasculinecasalibropizarracuadernomanzanagatofaldabolgrafo

95% of the time a noun that ends in an o is masculine and a noun that ends in an a is feminine.

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FeminineMasculinecasalibropizarracuadernomanzanagatofaldabolgrafo

If a noun ends in a d, in, umbre, or z it is most likely feminine.

If a noun ends in an l or r it is most likely masculine.

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FeminineMasculinelibertadrboldecisinbarrilcostumbreactorluzamor

If a noun ends in a d, in, umbre, or z it is most likely feminine.

If a noun ends in an l or r it is most likely masculine.

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FeminineMasculinelibertadrboldecisinbarrilcostumbreactorluzamor

Unfortunately there are exceptions to the rule. Here are just a few:

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1. amigo3. oreja4. papel2. honestidadFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineNow lets try it! Are the following nouns feminine or masculine?

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1. amigo3. oreja4. papel2. honestidadFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineSorry, try again.Hint: it ends with oNow lets try it! Are the following nouns feminine or masculine?

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1. amigo3. oreja4. papel2. honestidadFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineWay to go!!Now lets try it! Are the following nouns feminine or masculine?

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1. amigo3. oreja4. papel2. honestidadFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineWay to go!!Now lets try it! Are the following nouns feminine or masculine?

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1. amigo3. oreja4. papel2. honestidadFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineSorry, try again.Hint: it ends with dNow lets try it! Are the following nouns feminine or masculine?

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1. amigo3. oreja4. papel2. honestidadFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineWay to go!!Now lets try it! Are the following nouns feminine or masculine?

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1. amigo3. oreja4. papel2. honestidadFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineSorry, try again.Hint: it ends with aNow lets try it! Are the following nouns feminine or masculine?

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1. amigo3. oreja4. papel2. honestidadFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineSorry, try again.Hint: it ends with lNow lets try it! Are the following nouns feminine or masculine?

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Next1. amigo3. oreja4. papel2. honestidadFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineFeminineMasculineWay to go!!Now lets try it! Are the following nouns feminine or masculine?

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Now that we know whether a noun is feminine or masculine, lets see how to match an adjective to it.

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An adjective that ends in an o matches a masculine noun.

Example: un gato pequeo(the small cat)

An adjective that ends in an a matches a feminine noun.

Example: una manzana pequea(the small apple)

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An adjective that ends in an o matches a masculine noun.

Example: un gato pequeo(the small cat)

An adjective that ends in an a matches a feminine noun.

Example: una manzana pequea(the small apple)

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An adjective that ends in an o matches a masculine noun.

Example: un gato pequeo(the small cat)

An adjective that ends in an a matches a feminine noun.

Example: una manzana pequea(the small apple)

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An adjective that ends in an o matches a masculine noun.

Example: un gato pequeo(the small cat)

An adjective that ends in an a matches a feminine noun.

Example: una manzana pequea(the small apple)

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An adjective that ends in an o matches a masculine noun.

Example: un gato pequeo(the small cat)

An adjective that ends in an a matches a feminine noun.

Example: una manzana pequea(the small apple)

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Choose the correct adjective to match the noun.

1. amigo3. oreja4. papel2. honestidadbuenobuenamuchomuchasuciosuciapequeopequeaBack

Choose the correct adjective to match the noun.

1. amigo3. oreja4. papel2. honestidadbuenobuenamuchomuchasuciosuciapequeopequeaWay to go!!Back

Choose the correct adjective to match the noun.

1. amigo3. oreja4. papel2. honestidadbuenobuenamuchomuchasuciosuciapequeopequeaSorry, try again.Hint: the noun is masculineBack

Choose the correct adjective to match the noun.

1. amigo3. oreja4. papel2. honestidadbuenobuenamuchomuchasuciosuciapequeopequeaSorry, try again.Hint: the noun is feminineBack

Choose the correct adjective to match the noun.

1. amigo3. oreja4. papel2. honestidadbuenobuenamuchomuchasuciosuciapequeopequeaWay to go!!Back

Choose the correct adjective to match the noun.

1. amigo3. oreja4. papel2. honestidadbuenobuenamuchomuchasuciosuciapequeopequeaSorry, try again.Hint: the noun is feminineBack

Choose the correct adjective to match the noun.

1. amigo3. oreja4. papel2. honestidadbuenobuenamuchomuchasuciosuciapequeopequeaWay to go!!Back

Choose the correct adjective to match the noun.

1. amigo3. oreja4. papel2. honestidadbuenobuenamuchomuchasuciosuciapequeopequeaWay to go!!NextBack

Choose the correct adjective to match the noun.

1. amigo3. oreja4. papel2. honestidadbuenobuenamuchomuchasuciosuciapequeopequeaSorry, try again.Hint: the noun is masculineBack

An adjective that ends in an e or a consonant matches both feminine and masculine nouns.

Feminine example: una manzana verde(a green apple)

Masculine example: un gato verde(a green cat)

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An adjective that ends in an e or a consonant matches both feminine and masculine nouns.

Feminine example: una manzana verde(a green apple)

Masculine example: un gato verde(a green cat)

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An adjective that ends in an e or a consonant matches both feminine and masculine nouns.

Feminine example: una manzana verde(a green apple)

Masculine example: un gato verde(a green cat)

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Is the noun mariposaor ?femininemasculine

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Is the noun mariposaor ?Which adjective matches it?femininemasculinebonitabonito

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NextIs the noun mariposaor ?Which adjective matches it?femininemasculinebonitabonitoNice Job!Way to remember that adjectives ending in a match feminine nouns

Is the noun escritorioor ?femininemasculine

Is the noun escritorioor ?Which adjective matches it?femininemasculinelargalargo

NextIs the noun escritorioor ?Which adjective matches it?femininemasculinelargalargoNice Job!Way to remember that adjectives ending in o match masculine nouns

Is the noun televisinor ?femininemasculine

Is the noun televisinor ?Which adjective matches it?femininemasculineaburridogrande

Is the noun televisinor ?Which adjective matches it?femininemasculineaburridograndeNextNice Job!Way to remember that adjectives ending in e work for both feminine and masculine nouns

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Which phrase is written correctly?La chica altoLa chica altaThis oneThis one

NextWhich phrase is written correctly?La chica altoLa chica altaThis oneThis oneWay to go!!

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Which phrase is written correctly?El gato negroEl gato negraThis oneThis one

NextWhich phrase is written correctly?El gato negroEl gato negraThis oneThis oneWay to go!!

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Which phrase is written correctly?La maestra inteligenteLa maestra estupendoThis oneThis one

NextWhich phrase is written correctly?La maestra inteligenteLa maestra estupendoThis oneThis oneWay to go!!

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The number of a noun refers to if there is one or more of the item.

One of the items makes the noun singular, more than one makes the noun plural

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SingularPluralcasacasaslibrolibrosmanzanamanzanascuadernocuadernos

The number of a noun refers to if there is one or more of the item.

One of the items makes the noun singular, more than one makes the noun plural

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SingularPluralcasacasaslibrolibrosmanzanamanzanascuadernocuadernos

The number of a noun refers to if there is one or more of the item.

One of the items makes the noun singular, more than one makes the noun plural

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SingularPluralcasacasaslibrolibrosmanzanamanzanascuadernocuadernos

The number of a noun refers to if there is one or more of the item.

One of the items makes the noun singular, more than one makes the noun plural

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SingularPluralcasacasaslibrolibrosmanzanamanzanascuadernocuadernos

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Are the following nouns singular or plural?

1. mesa3. ciudades4. bolgrafo2. arbolesSingularPluralSingularPluralSingularPluralSingularPluralBack

Can you figure it out on your own?

Are the following nouns singular or plural?

1. mesa3. ciudades4. bolgrafo2. arbolesSingularPluralSingularPluralSingularPluralSingularPluralWay to go!!Back

Can you figure it out on your own?

Are the following nouns singular or plural?

1. mesa3. ciudades4. bolgrafo2. arbolesSingularPluralSingularPluralSingularPluralSingularPluralSorry, try again.Hint: does it end in an s?Back

Can you figure it out on your own?

Are the following nouns singular or plural?

1. mesa3. ciudades4. bolgrafo2. arbolesSingularPluralSingularPluralSingularPluralSingularPluralWay to go!!Back

Can you figure it out on your own?

Are the following nouns singular or plural?

1. mesa3. ciudades4. bolgrafo2. arbolesSingularPluralSingularPluralSingularPluralSingularPluralSorry, try again.Hint: does it end in an s?Back

Can you figure it out on your own?

Are the following nouns singular or plural?

1. mesa3. ciudades4. bolgrafo2. arbolesSingularPluralSingularPluralSingularPluralSingularPluralWay to go!!Back

Can you figure it out on your own?

Are the following nouns singular or plural?

1. mesa3. ciudades4. bolgrafo2. arbolesSingularPluralSingularPluralSingularPluralSingularPluralWay to go!!NextBack

Can you figure it out on your own?

Are the following nouns singular or plural?

1. mesa3. ciudades4. bolgrafo2. arbolesSingularPluralSingularPluralSingularPluralSingularPluralSorry, try again.Hint: does it end in an s?Back

Before learning how to match an adjective by number, we need to first learn how to make an adjective plural.

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Adjectives either end in a vowel or a consonant.

To make an adjective that ends in a vowel plural just add s.

Example: rojo + s = rojos

To make an adjective that ends in a consonant plural add es.

Example: prometedor + es = prometedores

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Adjectives either end in a vowel or a consonant.

To make an adjective that ends in a vowel plural just add s.

Example: rojo + s = rojos

To make an adjective that ends in a consonant plural add es.

Example: prometedor + es = prometedores

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Adjectives either end in a vowel or a consonant.

To make an adjective that ends in a vowel plural just add s.

Example: rojo + s = rojos

To make an adjective that ends in a consonant plural add es.

Example: prometedor + es = prometedores

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Adjectives either end in a vowel or a consonant.

To make an adjective that ends in a vowel plural just add s.

Example: rojo + s = rojos

To make an adjective that ends in a consonant plural add es.

Example: prometedor + es = prometedores

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Adjectives either end in a vowel or a consonant.

To make an adjective that ends in a vowel plural just add s.

Example: rojo + s = rojos

To make an adjective that ends in a consonant plural add es.

Example: prometedor + es = prometedores

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Adjectives either end in a vowel or a consonant.

To make an adjective that ends in a vowel plural just add s.

Example: rojo + s = rojos

To make an adjective that ends in a consonant plural add es.

Example: prometedor + es = prometedores

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Adjectives either end in a vowel or a consonant.

To make an adjective that ends in a vowel plural just add s.

Example: rojo + s = rojos

To make an adjective that ends in a consonant plural add es.

Example: prometedor + es = prometedores

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What is the correct way to make each adjective plural?

1. gordo3. inteligente4. flaca2. azulgordesgordosazulsazulesflacesflacasinteligentesinteligenteesBack

What is the correct way to make each adjective plural?

1. gordo3. inteligente4. flaca2. azulgordesgordosazulsazulesflacesflacasinteligentesinteligenteesSorry, try again.Hint: the adjective ends in a vowelBack

What is the correct way to make each adjective plural?

1. gordo3. inteligente4. flaca2. azulgordesgordosazulsazulesflacesflacasinteligentesinteligenteesWay to go!!Back

What is the correct way to make each adjective plural?

1. gordo3. inteligente4. flaca2. azulgordesgordosazulsazulesflacesflacasinteligentesinteligenteesSorry, try again.Hint: the adjective ends in a consonantBack

What is the correct way to make each adjective plural?

1. gordo3. inteligente4. flaca2. azulgordesgordosazulsazulesflacesflacasinteligentesinteligenteesWay to go!!Back

What is the correct way to make each adjective plural?

1. gordo3. inteligente4. flaca2. azulgordesgordosazulsazulesflacesflacasinteligentesinteligenteesWay to go!!Back

What is the correct way to make each adjective plural?

1. gordo3. inteligente4. flaca2. azulgordesgordosazulsazulesflacesflacasinteligentesinteligenteesSorry, try again.Hint: the adjective ends in a vowel.Back

What is the correct way to make each adjective plural?

Next1. gordo3. inteligente4. flaca2. azulgordesgordosazulsazulesflacesflacasinteligentesinteligenteesWay to go!!Back

Now that we understand the number of a noun and how to make an adjective plural, lets see how to match an adjective to a noun in number.

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A singular adjective matches a singular noun and a plural adjective matches a plural noun.

Singular example: manzana roja(red apple)

Plural example: manzanas rojas(red apples)

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A singular adjective matches a singular noun and a plural adjective matches a plural noun.

Singular example: manzana roja(red apple)

Plural example: manzanas rojas(red apples)

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A singular adjective matches a singular noun and a plural adjective matches a plural noun.

Singular example: manzana roja(red apple)

Plural example: manzanas rojas(red apples)

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A singular adjective matches a singular noun and a plural adjective matches a plural noun.

Singular example: manzana roja(red apple)

Plural example: manzanas rojas(red apples)

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A singular adjective matches a singular noun and a plural adjective matches a plural noun.

Singular example: manzana roja(red apple)

Plural example: manzanas rojas(red apples)

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A singular adjective matches a singular noun and a plural adjective matches a plural noun.

Singular example: manzana roja(red apple)

Plural example: manzanas rojas(red apples)

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Is the noun arbolor ?pluralsingular

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Is the noun arbolor ?Which adjective matches it?pluralsingularverdesverde

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NextIs the noun arbolor ?Which adjective matches it?pluralsingularverdesverdeNice Job!Way to remember that singular adjectives match singular nouns

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Is the noun estantesor ?pluralsingular

Is the noun estantesor ?Which adjective matches it?pluralsingulargrandegrandes

NextIs the noun estantesor ?Which adjective matches it?pluralsingulargrandegrandesNice Job!Way to remember that plural adjectives match plural nouns

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Is the noun mesasor ?pluralsingular

Is the noun mesasor ?Which adjective matches it?pluralsingularaltasalta

NextIs the noun mesasor ?Which adjective matches it?pluralsingularaltasaltaNice Job!Way to remember that plural adjectives match plural nouns

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Which phrase is written correctly?El cuaderno blancoEl cuaderno blancosThis oneThis one

NextWhich phrase is written correctly?El cuaderno blancoEl cuaderno blancosThis oneThis oneWay to go!!

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Which phrase is written correctly?Las flores bonitaLas flores bonitasThis oneThis one

NextWhich phrase is written correctly?Las flores bonitaLas flores bonitasThis oneThis oneWay to go!!

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Which phrase is written correctly?Los ojos azulsLos ojos azulesThis oneThis one

NextWhich phrase is written correctly?Los ojos azulsLos ojos azulesThis oneThis oneWay to go!!

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In this quiz you will have to combine the knowledge from both sections.

For example:

Singular and Feminine: La manzana rojaPlural and Feminine: Las manzanas rojasSingular and Masculine: El tomate rojoPlural and Masculine: Los tomates rojos

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In the quiz on the following page you will be given what the adjective is in the singular, masculine form & you must determine the correct form based on the noun.

Retake the quiz until all of the answers are correct and show the teacher your results page.BackNext

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REMEMBER: an adjective ending in an e and in a consonant does NOT need to change to match feminine or masculine. It only changes from singular to plural by adding es

Example: camisa azul, NOT camisa azulacamisas azules, NOT camisa azulas

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