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Simple Present Exercises For Afrikaans Grammar

Identifying language constructs through grammar exercise 

The Simple Present in Afrikaans grammar is an essential aspect of learning the language. This tense is used to describe actions that are happening in the present moment, habitual actions, or general truths. Afrikaans has a relatively straightforward conjugation system, where the verb remains unchanged for most subject pronouns. The exercises below will help you practice and reinforce your understanding of the Simple Present in Afrikaans.

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb

1. Ek *lees* (read) ‘n boek elke aand.

2. Sy *slaap* (sleep) agt uur per nag.

3. Ons *luister* (listen) na musiek in die motor.

4. Hulle *speel* (play) sokker elke Saterdag.

5. Jy *leer* (learn) Afrikaans baie vinnig.

6. Die honde *blaf* (bark) as hulle iets hoor.

7. Die son *skyn* (shine) helder vandag.

8. Hy *drink* (drink) koffie elke oggend.

9. Die kat *eet* (eat) tweemal per dag.

10. Julle *werk* (work) hard aan die projek.

11. Die masjien *maak* (make) ‘n vreemde geluid.

12. Ons *sien* (see) die nuwe fliek na werk.

13. Ek *praat* (speak) met my vriendin oor die telefoon.

14. Hulle *reis* (travel) na Europa volgende maand.

15. Die trein *kom* (come) op tyd vandag.

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb

1. Jy *skryf* (write) ‘n brief aan jou ouers.

2. Hy *swem* (swim) in die swembad elke dag.

3. Die kinders *kyk* (watch) televisie saam.

4. ek *dra* (wear) ‘n hoed terwyl ek in die son is.

5. Die voëls *sing* (sing) voor sonop.

6. Julle *koop* (buy) kos by die winkel.

7. Sy *loop* (walk) elke oggend in die park.

8. Ons *glo* (believe) alles sal vorentoe beter wees.

9. Hulle *klap* (clap) hul hande tydens die konsert.

10. Die kind *ry* (ride) sy fiets in die straat.

11. Jy *bou* (build) ‘n muur by die huis.

12. Die perd *hardloop* (run) vinnig oor die veld.

13. Ek *lach* (smile) as ek gelukkig is.

14. Sy *kook* (cook) heerlike etes vir haar gesin.

15. Ons *vier* (celebrate) met ‘n partytjie.

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