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Welcome to our lesson on Wolof Grammar: Describing People and Things! In this lesson, we will explore how to use adjectives in the Wolof language to accurately describe people, places, and objects. Understanding how to use adjectives is key to enriching your conversations and making your descriptions more vivid and engaging.

Wolof, as a vibrant and expressive language, relies heavily on adjectives to convey characteristics like color, size, and shape. Whether you want to describe a beautiful sunset, a large tree, or a friendly person, mastering the use of adjectives is essential.

Throughout this lesson, we will cover the following:

What are Adjectives?

Definition and importance in description

Types of Adjectives

Colors, sizes, and shapes

Using Adjectives in Sentences

Structure and placement

Examples of Adjectives in Use

Practical examples to illustrate usage

Exercises for Practice

Engaging activities to reinforce learning

By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to describe people and things in Wolof, setting the stage for more complex conversations in the future.

What are Adjectives?[edit | edit source]

Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns. They help provide more information about a person, place, or thing, allowing for clearer communication. In Wolof, adjectives are essential for painting a more vivid picture in conversations, making them an important aspect of everyday language.

Types of Adjectives[edit | edit source]

In Wolof, adjectives can be categorized mainly into three types:

Colors[edit | edit source]

Colors are one of the most common types of adjectives used in descriptions. Here are some basic color adjectives in Wolof:

Wolof	Pronunciation	English
ñuul	[ɲuːl]	black
buum	[bum]	white
soxna	[soxna]	red
jigéen	[dʒiɡeen]	yellow
bànk	[bæŋk]	green
kóor	[kɔːr]	blue
jàmbaar	[dʒæmbɑːr]	purple
wéy	[weɪ]	brown
kómb	[kɔːmb]	orange
bér	[bɛːr]	pink

Sizes[edit | edit source]

Size adjectives describe the dimensions of objects or people. Here are some common size adjectives in Wolof:

Wolof	Pronunciation	English
baax	[bɑːx]	big
ndaw	[ndaw]	small
gàtt	[ɡæt]	tall
dakk	[dɑk]	short
wéy	[weɪ]	wide
gàtt	[ɡæt]	narrow

Shapes[edit | edit source]

Shape adjectives describe the form or outline of objects. Here are some shape adjectives in Wolof:

Wolof	Pronunciation	English
buum	[bum]	round
dakk	[dɑk]	square
wéy	[weɪ]	flat
sàmm	[sæm]	long
nand	[nænd]	oval

Using Adjectives in Sentences[edit | edit source]

In Wolof, adjectives typically follow the noun they describe. This is a key difference from English, where adjectives usually precede the noun. Here’s the basic structure:

Noun + Adjective

For instance:

English: The black dog.

Wolof: Kërñuul (dog) ñuul (black).

Let’s break down this structure with a few more examples:

English	Wolof	Pronunciation
The big house.	Kër baax	[kɛr bɑːx]
A small cat.	Bëkk ndaw	[bɛk ndaw]
The tall man.	Góor gàtt	[ɡoːr ɡæt]
A round table.	Tëble buum	[tɛbl bum]

Examples of Adjectives in Use[edit | edit source]

To help you better understand how to use adjectives in various contexts, let’s look at some practical examples.

1. The beautiful girl.

Wolof: Góor jigéen

Pronunciation: [ɡoːr dʒiɡeen]

2. A small tree.

Wolof: Gëj ndaw

Pronunciation: [ɡɛʤ ndaw]

3. The red car.

Wolof: Bëg soxna

Pronunciation: [bɛɡ soxna]

4. A narrow street.

Wolof: Ruus dakk

Pronunciation: [ruːs dɑk]

5. The blue sky.

Wolof: Sàkku kóor

Pronunciation: [sæku kɔːr]

6. An old house.

Wolof: Kër gëj

Pronunciation: [kɛr ɡɛʤ]

7. A nice friend.

Wolof: Xam xel

Pronunciation: [xam xɛl]

8. The tall building.

Wolof: Bokk gàtt

Pronunciation: [bɔk kɑt]

9. A sweet fruit.

Wolof: Fey furu

Pronunciation: [feɪ fʊru]

10. The clean room.

Wolof: Gor bopp

Pronunciation: [ɡɔr bɔp]

11. A heavy bag.

Wolof: Bëy gàtt

Pronunciation: [bɛɪ ɡæt]

12. The long road.

Wolof: Ruus sàmm

Pronunciation: [ruːs sæm]

13. A beautiful flower.

Wolof: Fatu jigéen

Pronunciation: [faːtu dʒiɡeen]

14. The dark room.

Wolof: Gor ndaw

Pronunciation: [ɡɔr ndaw]

15. An interesting book.

Wolof: Benn livre

Pronunciation: [bɛn livr]

16. A hot drink.

Wolof: Bëy xel

Pronunciation: [bɛɪ xɛl]

17. The quick rabbit.

Wolof: Jëf jëf

Pronunciation: [dʒɛf dʒɛf]

18. A friendly neighbor.

Wolof: Jamm xéy

Pronunciation: [dʒæm ɛxɛ]

19. The soft bed.

Wolof: Bëgg bopp

Pronunciation: [bɛɡ bɔp]

20. A colorful painting.

Wolof: Bëg fatu

Pronunciation: [bɛɡ faːtu]

Exercises for Practice[edit | edit source]

Now that you've learned about adjectives, it’s time to put that knowledge into practice! Below are some exercises designed to help reinforce what you’ve learned.

Exercise 1: Match the Adjective to the Noun[edit | edit source]

Match the Wolof adjectives with the correct nouns.

1. Baax

2. Soox

3. Gàtt

4. Sàmm

| Noun | Adjective (Wolof) |

|------|--------------------|

| 1. Kër | |

| 2. Sopp | |

| 3. Xëy | |

| 4. Ruus | |

Solution:

1. Kër baax

2. Sopp sox

3. Xëy gàtt

4. Ruus sàmm

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct Wolof adjectives.

1. The ___ (big) house. _______ (baax)

2. A ___ (small) cat. _______ (ndaw)

3. The ___ (red) car. _______ (soxna)

Solution:

1. Kër baax

2. Bëkk ndaw

3. Bëg soxna

Exercise 3: Translate to Wolof[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Wolof.

1. The blue sky.

2. A beautiful flower.

3. The tall man.

Solution:

1. Sàkku kóor.

2. Fatu jigéen.

3. Góor gàtt.

Exercise 4: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Use the adjectives provided to create sentences in Wolof.

1. Baax (big) + Kër (house)

2. Ndaw (small) + Kër (house)

3. Soox (red) + Gëj (tree)

Solution:

1. Kër baax.

2. Kër ndaw.

3. Gëj sox.

Exercise 5: Identify Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Read the following sentences and identify the adjectives.

1. The green tree is tall.

2. A quick rabbit jumped.

3. The hot sun shines brightly.

Solution:

1. Green, tall

2. Quick

3. Hot

Exercise 6: Sentence Transformation[edit | edit source]

Transform the following sentences by changing the adjectives.

1. The big dog becomes ___ (small).

2. The blue shirt becomes ___ (red).

Solution:

1. The small dog.

2. The red shirt.

Exercise 7: Describe Your Room[edit | edit source]

Write three sentences describing your room in Wolof using at least one adjective in each sentence.

Example Solutions:

1. Kër gàtt.

2. Fatu jigéen.

3. Bëg soxna.

Exercise 8: Adjective Quiz[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct adjective to complete the sentences.

1. The ___ (tall/short) man is my friend.

2. She has a ___ (beautiful/ugly) dress.

Solution:

1. Tall

2. Beautiful

Exercise 9: Group Activity[edit | edit source]

In pairs, describe a person or an object to your partner using at least five adjectives.

Solution: Follow-up with feedback on clarity and creativity in descriptions.

Exercise 10: Adjective Sorting[edit | edit source]

Sort the following adjectives into categories of colors, sizes, and shapes.

Baax

Ñuul

Jigéen

Gàtt

Soox

Bëg

Solution:

Colors: Ñuul, Soox

Sizes: Baax, Gàtt

Shapes: Jigéen

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to describe people and things in Wolof using adjectives. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be able to express yourself even more vividly in the language.

Table of Contents - Wolof Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Introduction to Wolof

Greetings and Introductions

Wolof Cultural Norms

Nouns and Pronouns

Family and Relationships

Family and Social Structure

Verbs and Tenses

Food and Dining

Wolof Cuisine and Dining Etiquette

Adjectives and Adverbs

Describing People and Things
Describing Actions

Travel and Transportation

Travel and Tourism in Wolof-Speaking Countries

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+Welcome to our lesson on '''Wolof Grammar: Describing People and Things'''! In this lesson, we will explore how to use adjectives in the Wolof language to accurately describe people, places, and objects. Understanding how to use adjectives is key to enriching your conversations and making your descriptions more vivid and engaging.
+Wolof, as a vibrant and expressive language, relies heavily on adjectives to convey characteristics like color, size, and shape. Whether you want to describe a beautiful sunset, a large tree, or a friendly person, mastering the use of adjectives is essential.
+Throughout this lesson, we will cover the following:
+* '''What are Adjectives?'''
+* Definition and importance in description
+* '''Types of Adjectives'''
+* Colors, sizes, and shapes
-<div class="pg_page_title">[[Language/Wolof|Wolof]]  → [[Language/Wolof/Grammar|Grammar]] → [[Language/Wolof/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] → Adjectives and Adverbs → Describing People and Things</div>
+* '''Using Adjectives in Sentences'''
-__TOC__
+* Structure and placement
-Learning how to describe people, places, and things is an essential part of mastering the Wolof language. As we continue our journey to complete the 0 to A1 Wolof course, we will now focus on adjectives and adverbs.
+* '''Examples of Adjectives in Use'''
-In this lesson, you will learn how to use adjectives in Wolof to describe people, places, and things, including colors, sizes, and shapes. Let's get started!
+* Practical examples to illustrate usage
+* '''Exercises for Practice'''
-<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Wolof/Grammar/Clitic-Pronouns|Clitic Pronouns]] & [[Language/Wolof/Grammar/Adjective-Agreement|Adjective Agreement]].</span>
+* Engaging activities to reinforce learning
-== Describing People ==
-When it comes to describing people in Wolof, we use adjectives to convey various physical and personal characteristics.
-Here are some common adjectives used to describe people in Wolof:
+By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to describe people and things in Wolof, setting the stage for more complex conversations in the future.
-{| class="wikitable"
+__TOC__
-! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-| sanex || sa-nekh || tall
-|-
-| yaram || ya-ram || beautiful
-|-
-| jamm || ja-mm || big
-|-
-| ngor || n-gor || short
-|-
-| begg || be-gg || small
-|-
-| xale || xa-le || young
-|-
-| gëm || gëm || old
-|}
-To use these adjectives, we simply place them after the noun they modify. For example:
+=== What are Adjectives? ===
-* Xale ngaay nit = "Young girl"
+Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns. They help provide more information about a person, place, or thing, allowing for clearer communication. In Wolof, adjectives are essential for painting a more vivid picture in conversations, making them an important aspect of everyday language.
-* Jamm loxo ci xel = "Big house on the hill"
-We can also use the Wolof verb "bu" (to be) to describe someone's personality or character traits. For example:
+=== Types of Adjectives ===
-* Omar bu ëpp = "Omar is smart"
+In Wolof, adjectives can be categorized mainly into three types:
-* Fatou bu yaram = "Fatou is beautiful"
-== Describing Places ==
+==== Colors ====
-Adjectives are also important when it comes to describing places, whether it's the city you're visiting or the beach you're lounging on.
-Here are some common adjectives used to describe places in Wolof:
+Colors are one of the most common types of adjectives used in descriptions. Here are some basic color adjectives in Wolof:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| bindiir || bin-jeer || noisy
+| ñuul  || [ɲuːl] || black
 |-
-| fii || fee || dark
+| buum  || [bum] || white
 |-
-| kër || ker || homey
+| soxna  || [soxna] || red
 |-
-| yoon || yo-on || hot
+| jigéen  || [dʒiɡeen] || yellow
 |-
-| booy || boo-y || pretty
+| bànk  || [bæŋk] || green
 |-
-| sapoona || sa-poo-na || clean
-|}
-To use these adjectives, we simply place them after the noun they modify. For example:
+| kóor  || [kɔːr] || blue
-* Fii sama kajoor = "Dark room"
+|-
-* Yoon biima = "Hot car"
-We can also describe the weather using adjectives. Here are some common weather-related adjectives in Wolof:
+| jàmbaar  || [dʒæmbɑːr] || purple
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| sàppat || sap-pat || sunny
+| wéy  || [weɪ] || brown
 |-
-| bës bi || bes-bee || cloudy
-|-
+| kómb  || [kɔːmb] || orange
-| baxnaaw || ba-khnaaw || windy
 |-
-| bu baax || boo baakh || rainy
-|}
-For example:
+| bér  || [bɛːr] || pink
-* Sàppat naa la = "It's sunny"
+|}
-* Bu baax bu dee xaalis? = "Is it raining outside?"
-== Describing Things ==
+==== Sizes ====
-Adjectives are also an important part of describing things in Wolof. In addition to colors, sizes, and shapes, we can also use adjectives to describe the quality of an object.
-Here are some common adjectives used to describe things in Wolof:
+Size adjectives describe the dimensions of objects or people. Here are some common size adjectives in Wolof:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| loxo || lo-xo || high
+| baax  || [bɑːx] || big
 |-
-| joxe || jo-khe || heavy
+| ndaw  || [ndaw] || small
 |-
-| dox || dokh || thin
+| gàtt  || [ɡæt] || tall
 |-
-| sëy-sëy || sey-sey || soft
+| dakk  || [dɑk] || short
 |-
-| mënëm mënëm || meh-nem meh-nem || hard
+| wéy  || [weɪ] || wide
 |-
-| wëëru wëëru || weh-ru weh-ru || cold
+| gàtt  || [ɡæt] || narrow
 |}
-To use these adjectives, we simply place them after the noun they modify. For example:
+==== Shapes ====
-* Joxe biir = "Heavy chair"
+Shape adjectives describe the form or outline of objects. Here are some shape adjectives in Wolof:
-* Loxo jeex = "High wall"
-We can also use colors as adjectives. Here are some common colors in Wolof:
+{| class="wikitable"
-{| class="wikitable"
 ! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| bu ndaw || boo ndow || black
+| buum  || [bum] || round
 |-
-| suuf || soof || white
+| dakk  || [dɑk] || square
 |-
-| diggoon || dee-gon || red
+| wéy  || [weɪ] || flat
 |-
-| kanam || ka-nam || green
+| sàmm  || [sæm] || long
 |-
-| yobnii || yob-nee || yellow
+| nand  || [nænd] || oval
 |}
-For example:
+=== Using Adjectives in Sentences ===
+In Wolof, adjectives typically follow the noun they describe. This is a key difference from English, where adjectives usually precede the noun. Here’s the basic structure:
+* '''Noun + Adjective'''
+For instance:
-* Diggoon ragala = "Red dress"
+* '''English:''' The black dog.
-* Suuf biir = "White house"
-== Describing Actions ==
+* '''Wolof:''' '''Kërñuul''' (dog) '''ñuul''' (black).
-While adjectives are used to describe nouns, adverbs are used to describe verbs. In Wolof, adverbs are typically formed by adding the suffix "-oon" to the corresponding adjective.
-Here are some common adverbs used to describe actions in Wolof:
+Let’s break down this structure with a few more examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Wolof !! Pronunciation !! English
+! English !! Wolof !! Pronunciation
 |-
-| jexee-oon || jehh-ksay-oon || slowly
+| The big house. || '''Kër baax''' || [kɛr bɑːx]
 |-
-| laax-oon || laakh-oon || quickly
+| A small cat. || '''Bëkk ndaw''' || [bɛk ndaw]
 |-
-| amoon-oon || a-moon-oon || calmly
+| The tall man. || '''Góor gàtt''' || [ɡoːr ɡæt]
 |-
-| mööm-oon || mohm-oon || silently
+| A round table. || '''Tëble buum''' || [tɛbl bum]
 |}
-To use these adverbs, we simply place them after the verb they modify. For example:
+=== Examples of Adjectives in Use ===
+To help you better understand how to use adjectives in various contexts, let’s look at some practical examples.
+. '''The beautiful girl.'''
+'''Wolof:''' '''Góor jigéen'''
+'''Pronunciation:''' [ɡoːr dʒiɡeen]
+. '''A small tree.'''
+'''Wolof:''' '''Gëj ndaw'''
+'''Pronunciation:''' [ɡɛʤ ndaw]
+. '''The red car.'''
+'''Wolof:''' '''Bëg soxna'''
+'''Pronunciation:''' [bɛɡ soxna]
+. '''A narrow street.'''
+'''Wolof:''' '''Ruus dakk'''
+'''Pronunciation:''' [ruːs dɑk]
+. '''The blue sky.'''
+'''Wolof:''' '''Sàkku kóor'''
+'''Pronunciation:''' [sæku kɔːr]
+. '''An old house.'''
+'''Wolof:''' '''Kër gëj'''
+'''Pronunciation:''' [kɛr ɡɛʤ]
+. '''A nice friend.'''
+'''Wolof:''' '''Xam xel'''
+'''Pronunciation:''' [xam xɛl]
+. '''The tall building.'''
+'''Wolof:''' '''Bokk gàtt'''
+'''Pronunciation:''' [bɔk kɑt]
+. '''A sweet fruit.'''
+'''Wolof:''' '''Fey furu'''
+'''Pronunciation:''' [feɪ fʊru]
+. '''The clean room.'''
+'''Wolof:''' '''Gor bopp'''
+'''Pronunciation:''' [ɡɔr bɔp]
+. '''A heavy bag.'''
+'''Wolof:''' '''Bëy gàtt'''
+'''Pronunciation:''' [bɛɪ ɡæt]
+. '''The long road.'''
+'''Wolof:''' '''Ruus sàmm'''
+'''Pronunciation:''' [ruːs sæm]
+. '''A beautiful flower.'''
+'''Wolof:''' '''Fatu jigéen'''
+'''Pronunciation:''' [faːtu dʒiɡeen]
+. '''The dark room.'''
+'''Wolof:''' '''Gor ndaw'''
+'''Pronunciation:''' [ɡɔr ndaw]
+. '''An interesting book.'''
+'''Wolof:''' '''Benn livre'''
+'''Pronunciation:''' [bɛn livr]
+. '''A hot drink.'''
+'''Wolof:''' '''Bëy xel'''
+'''Pronunciation:''' [bɛɪ xɛl]
+. '''The quick rabbit.'''
+'''Wolof:''' '''Jëf jëf'''
+'''Pronunciation:''' [dʒɛf dʒɛf]
+. '''A friendly neighbor.'''
+'''Wolof:''' '''Jamm xéy'''
+'''Pronunciation:''' [dʒæm ɛxɛ]
+. '''The soft bed.'''
+'''Wolof:''' '''Bëgg bopp'''
+'''Pronunciation:''' [bɛɡ bɔp]
+. '''A colorful painting.'''
+'''Wolof:''' '''Bëg fatu'''
+'''Pronunciation:''' [bɛɡ faːtu]
+=== Exercises for Practice ===
+Now that you've learned about adjectives, it’s time to put that knowledge into practice! Below are some exercises designed to help reinforce what you’ve learned.
+==== Exercise 1: Match the Adjective to the Noun ====
+Match the Wolof adjectives with the correct nouns.
+. '''Baax'''
+. '''Soox'''
+. '''Gàtt'''
+. '''Sàmm'''
+| Noun | Adjective (Wolof) |
+|------|--------------------|
+| 1. Kër | |
+| 2. Sopp | |
+| 3. Xëy | |
+| 4. Ruus | |
+''Solution:''
+. Kër baax
+. Sopp sox
+. Xëy gàtt
+. Ruus sàmm
+==== Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks ====
+Complete the sentences with the correct Wolof adjectives.
+. The ___ (big) house. _______ (baax)
+. A ___ (small) cat. _______ (ndaw)
+. The ___ (red) car. _______ (soxna)
+''Solution:''
+. Kër baax
+. Bëkk ndaw
+. Bëg soxna
+==== Exercise 3: Translate to Wolof ====
+Translate the following sentences into Wolof.
+. The blue sky.
+. A beautiful flower.
+. The tall man.
+''Solution:''
+. Sàkku kóor.
+. Fatu jigéen.
+. Góor gàtt.
+==== Exercise 4: Create Sentences ====
+Use the adjectives provided to create sentences in Wolof.
+. Baax (big) + Kër (house)
+. Ndaw (small) + Kër (house)
+. Soox (red) + Gëj (tree)
+''Solution:''
+. Kër baax.
+. Kër ndaw.
+. Gëj sox.
+==== Exercise 5: Identify Adjectives ====
+Read the following sentences and identify the adjectives.
+. The green tree is tall.
+. A quick rabbit jumped.
+. The hot sun shines brightly.
+''Solution:''
+. Green, tall
+. Quick
+. Hot
+==== Exercise 6: Sentence Transformation ====
+Transform the following sentences by changing the adjectives.
+. The big dog becomes ___ (small).
+. The blue shirt becomes ___ (red).
+''Solution:''
+. The small dog.
+. The red shirt.
+==== Exercise 7: Describe Your Room ====
+Write three sentences describing your room in Wolof using at least one adjective in each sentence.
+''Example Solutions:''
+. Kër gàtt.
+. Fatu jigéen.
+. Bëg soxna.
+==== Exercise 8: Adjective Quiz ====
+Choose the correct adjective to complete the sentences.
+. The ___ (tall/short) man is my friend.
+. She has a ___ (beautiful/ugly) dress.
+''Solution:''
-* Xale yi jexee-oon tay = "The young girl walks slowly"
+. Tall
-* Omar laax-oon xooloo ci yoon = "Omar eats quickly in the car"
-It's important to note that adverbs in Wolof are not as commonly used as in other languages. Instead, the context of the sentence often conveys the manner or method of the action being described.
+. Beautiful
-Congratulations on completing this lesson on adjectives and adverbs in Wolof! With these new linguistic tools, you'll be able to bring more depth and detail to your conversations in the language.
+==== Exercise 9: Group Activity ====
+In pairs, describe a person or an object to your partner using at least five adjectives.
+''Solution: Follow-up with feedback on clarity and creativity in descriptions.''
+==== Exercise 10: Adjective Sorting ====
+Sort the following adjectives into categories of colors, sizes, and shapes.
+* Baax
+* Ñuul
+* Jigéen
+* Gàtt
+* Soox
+* Bëg
+''Solution:''
+* '''Colors:''' Ñuul, Soox
+* '''Sizes:''' Baax, Gàtt
+* '''Shapes:''' Jigéen
+Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to describe people and things in Wolof using adjectives. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be able to express yourself even more vividly in the language.
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+|description=In this lesson, you will learn how to use adjectives in Wolof to describe people, places, and things, including colors, sizes, and shapes.
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+==Sources==
+* [https://jangawolof.org/tag/gambia/ gambia – Janga Wolof]
+* [http://publish.illinois.edu/wolof201fall14/files/2014/08/NEW_WOLOF_BOOK.pdf NEW WOLOF BOOK]
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-==Sources==
-* [https://jangawolof.org/tag/gambia/ gambia – Janga Wolof]
-* [http://publish.illinois.edu/wolof201fall14/files/2014/08/NEW_WOLOF_BOOK.pdf NEW WOLOF BOOK]
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What are Adjectives?[edit | edit source]

Types of Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Colors[edit | edit source]

Sizes[edit | edit source]

Shapes[edit | edit source]

Using Adjectives in Sentences[edit | edit source]

Examples of Adjectives in Use[edit | edit source]

Exercises for Practice[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Match the Adjective to the Noun[edit | edit source]

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Exercise 3: Translate to Wolof[edit | edit source]

Exercise 4: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Exercise 5: Identify Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Exercise 6: Sentence Transformation[edit | edit source]

Exercise 7: Describe Your Room[edit | edit source]

Exercise 8: Adjective Quiz[edit | edit source]

Exercise 9: Group Activity[edit | edit source]

Exercise 10: Adjective Sorting[edit | edit source]

Table of Contents - Wolof Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

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