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Demonstrative Pronouns Exercises For Afrikaans Grammar

Grammar guide for structuring language patternsĀ 

In Afrikaans grammar, demonstrative pronouns are used to specify a particular noun or pronoun in a sentence. There are four main demonstrative pronouns: “hierdie” (this), “daardie” (that), “hierdie” (these), and “daardie” (those). These pronouns agree in number with the noun they modify and can be used to refer to people, objects, and ideas. In this exercise, you will practice using demonstrative pronouns in Afrikaans within sentences. Take note of the English cues that will help you identify which demonstrative pronoun to use.

Exercise 1: Demonstrative Pronouns (hierdie and daardie)

1. *Hierdie* (this) boek is baie interessant.
2. Ek hou van *daardie* (that) film.
3. *Hierdie* (this) smaak is heerlik.
4. Kan jy *daardie* (that) potlood vir my gee?
5. *Hierdie* (this) skoene is baie gemaklik.
6. *Daardie* (that) meisie is baie slim.
7. Waar is *daardie* (that) hond?
8. *Hierdie* (this) motor is baie vinnig.
9. *Daardie* (that) voƫl sing baie mooi.
10. Wat is *hierdie* (this) resep se naam?
11. *Daardie* (that) seun is baie talentvol.
12. Verstaan jy *hierdie* (this) oefening?
13. *Daardie* (that) berg is baie hoog.
14. *Hierdie* (this) woorde is moeilik.
15. *Daardie* (that) vrug is baie lekker.

Exercise 2: Demonstrative Pronouns (plural)

1. *Hierdie* (these) mense is baie vriendelik.
2. Kyk na *daardie* (those) wolke in die lug.
3. *Hierdie* (these) blomme ruik baie lekker.
4. Waar koop jy *daardie* (those) koekies?
5. *Hierdie* (these) kamers is baie netjies.
6. *Daardie* (those) kinders speel in die park.
7. Viertjie, *hierdie* (these) broodjies vir my.
8. *Daardie* (those) geboue is baie hoog.
9. *Hierdie* (these) musiek is baie mooi.
10. Waar is *daardie* (those) speelgoed?
11. *Hierdie* (these) stories is baie insiggewend.
12. Wat is *daardie* (those) besigheid?
13. *Hierdie* (these) oefeninge is baie nuttig.
14. Wie het *daardie* (those) skilderye gemaak?
15. Ek hou nie van *hierdie* (these) sporte nie.

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