Agreement with Coordinated Nouns
A shared adjective usually takes plural agreement when it describes coordinated nouns.
How It Works
When an adjective modifies two distinct coordinated nouns, use plural agreement: una camisa i una faldilla blanques. If the nouns differ in gender, the shared adjective normally takes masculine plural: un abric i una camisa blancs.
In longer noun phrases, first decide whether the adjective has scope over the whole coordination. Les decisions i els acords adoptats includes both decisions and agreements; les decisions i els acords provisionals can likewise describe both as provisional. When a modifier belongs only to one noun, place it next to that noun or repeat the noun phrase. A plural adjective is not a substitute for checking the intended meaning.
Examples (3)
- Les decisions i els acords adoptats són públics.
The decisions and agreements adopted are public.
- Porta una carpeta i una llibreta vermelles.
She is carrying a red folder and a red notebook.
- Han premiat un actor i una directora joves.
They have given awards to a young actor and a young director.
How It Connects
Learn This First
Determine the scope of a shared modifier before resolving advanced coordination agreement.
Related Patterns
Practice Agreement with Coordinated Nouns in Bubblegum
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