Verbal Periphrasis in Ukrainian grammar involves the use of a multi-word construction to express a single verb tense, mood, or aspect. In this type of construction, several verbs are combined, usually to create a more complex or specific meaning. This can include expressing ideas of obligation, possibility, intention, or necessity. Verbal periphrasis is an essential aspect of Ukrainian grammar, allowing speakers to convey nuances in their speech that may not be possible using single verb forms. To master this aspect of the language, one must be familiar with common auxiliary verbs and verb combinations.
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb (shown in brackets)
1. Він *має* (have) більше досвіду, ніж я. (He has more experience than me.)
2. Ми *хотіли б* (want) зустрітись знову. (We wanted to meet again.)
3. Оля *йде* (go) до магазину купити продукти. (Olya goes to the store to buy groceries.)
4. Вони *можуть* (can) приєднатись до нас пізніше. (They can join us later.)
5. Учора вона *мала* (have) дуже успішний день. (Yesterday she had a very successful day.)
2. Ми *хотіли б* (want) зустрітись знову. (We wanted to meet again.)
3. Оля *йде* (go) до магазину купити продукти. (Olya goes to the store to buy groceries.)
4. Вони *можуть* (can) приєднатись до нас пізніше. (They can join us later.)
5. Учора вона *мала* (have) дуже успішний день. (Yesterday she had a very successful day.)
Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate auxiliary verb (shown in brackets)
1. Ви *повинні* (must) надіти куртку, коли буде холодно. (You must wear a jacket when it’s cold.)
2. Я *хотів би* (would like) подякувати вам за вашу допомогу. (I would like to thank you for your help.)
3. Ти *можеш* (can) прийти до мене завтра ввечері. (You can come to my place tomorrow evening.)
4. Батько сказав, що ми *будемо* (will) сьогодні грати у футбол. (Dad said that we will play football today.)
5. Марія запитала, чи ми *зможемо* (be able) відвідати виставку наступного тижня. (Maria asked if we would be able to visit the exhibition next week.)
2. Я *хотів би* (would like) подякувати вам за вашу допомогу. (I would like to thank you for your help.)
3. Ти *можеш* (can) прийти до мене завтра ввечері. (You can come to my place tomorrow evening.)
4. Батько сказав, що ми *будемо* (will) сьогодні грати у футбол. (Dad said that we will play football today.)
5. Марія запитала, чи ми *зможемо* (be able) відвідати виставку наступного тижня. (Maria asked if we would be able to visit the exhibition next week.)
