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Prepositions of Direction Exercises For Afrikaans Grammar

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Prepositions of Direction in Afrikaans grammar are essential for expressing movement or direction from one place to another. These prepositions help to explain where someone or something is going, coming from, or located in relation to other objects or places. Examples of common Prepositions of Direction in Afrikaans are: na (to), van (from), deur (through), oor (over), and om (around). Developing a solid understanding of these prepositions will greatly enhance your Afrikaans language skills and provide a strong foundation for more advanced grammar concepts.

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions of direction (15 sentences)

1. Ek gaan *na* (to) die winkel.
2. Sy kom *van* (from) die universiteit.
3. Hanna hardloop *deur* (through) die park.
4. Die kat sprong *oor* (over) die muur.
5. Ons stap *om* (around) die meer.
6. Die kinders ry *na* (to) die skool.
7. Ek het ‘n brief *van* (from) my ouma ontvang.
8. Die honde jaag *deur* (through) die werf.
9. Hulle vlieg *oor* (over) die oseaan na Amerika.
10. Die trein gaan *deur* (through) die tonnel.
11. Stacy reis *van* (from) Suid-Afrika na Kanada.
12. Die meisie klim *oor* (over) die heining.
13. Ons ry *om* (around) die hele dorp.
14. Die boodskap word *deur* (through) die deur geskryf.
15. Die voƫls vlieg *oor* (over) die huis.

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions of direction (15 sentences)

1. Die hond hardloop *na* (to) sy eienaar.
2. Marike kom *van* (from) Kaapstad.
3. Die motor ry *deur* (through) die rooi verkeerslig.
4. Die vliegtuig vlieg *oor* (over) die berge.
5. Hulle loop *om* (around) die sportveld.
6. Die restaurant is *na* (to) die hoek.
7. Die koning het ‘n poskaart *van* (from) Afrika ontvang.
8. Die studente loop *deur* (through) die biblioteek.
9. Die bote vaar *oor* (over) die meer na die eiland.
10. Die trein jaag *deur* (through) die nag.
11. Hy het van Johannesburg *na* (to) Durban gereis.
12. Die koerant waai *oor* (over) die straat.
13. Die posdiens lewer pakkies *om* (around) die land.
14. Sjokolade moet in ‘n koel plek *van* (from) die hitte geberg word.
15. Die visse swem *om* (around) die koraalrif.

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