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Comparing Simple Tenses Exercises For Afrikaans Grammar


Exercise 1: Fill in the Blank – Present Tense


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In Afrikaans grammar, comparing simple tenses is an essential skill for language learners to understand the differences between present, past, and future tenses. By practicing these exercises, students will become more familiar with the structure and usage of verbs in different timeframes. This exercise aims to reinforce the understanding of simple tenses in Afrikaans, while also providing useful context for words and phrases that can be applied in everyday conversation.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blank – Present Tense

1. Ek *lees* (read) ‘n boek.
2. Hy *drink* (drink) koffie.
3. Hulle *speel* (play) sokker.
4. Jy *kook* (cook) die kos.
5. Sy *werk* (work) by die skool.
6. Ons *luister* (listen) na musiek.
7. Die hond *blaf* (bark) baie.
8. Die son *skyn* (shine) helder.
9. Die trein *ry* (ride) vinnig.
10. Die vis *swem* (swim) in die water.
11. Die voël *vlieg* (fly) hoog.
12. Die kinders *lach* (laugh) saam.
13. Besoekers *verstaan* (understand) die taal.
14. Die kar *stop* (stop) by die rooi lig.
15. Die posbode *bring* (bring) ‘n pakket.

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blank – Past Tense

1. Ek *het gelees* (read) ‘n boek gister.
2. Hy *het gedrink* (drank) koffie vanoggend.
3. Hulle *het gespeel* (played) sokker verlede Saterdag.
4. Jy *het gekook* (cooked) die kos laasnag.
5. Sy *het gewerk* (worked) by die skool verlede week.
6. Ons *het geluister* (listened) na die nuwe liedjie gisteraand.
7. Die hond *het geblaf* (barked) baie toe hulle by die huis gekom het.
8. Die son *het geskyn* (shone) helder op gister.
9. Die trein *het gery* (rode) vertraag weens ‘n ongeluk.
10. Die vis *het geswem* (swam) vinnig weg.
11. Die voël *het gevlieg* (flew) weg toe ons nader gekom het.
12. Die kinders *het gelag* (laughed) toe hulle die grap gehoor het.
13. Besoekers *het verstaan* (understood) die instruksies.
14. Die kar *het gestop* (stopped) by elke stopteken.
15. Die posbode *het gebring* (brought) die pakkie verlede week Vrydag.
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