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Present tense Exercises For Latvian Grammar

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The Present Tense in Latvian grammar is fundamental and used to describe actions occurring now or habits. It is formed by using the infinitive stem of the verb and adding the specific present tense endings that differ depending on the verb conjugation (1st, 2nd, or 3rd). As always, the verb always agrees with its subject in person and number.

Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with the corresponding verb in present tense.

1. Es *lasu* (read) grāmatu.
2. Viņa *raksta* (write) vēstuli.
3. Mēs *mācāmies* (study) latviešu valodu.
4. Tu *dzer* (drink) kafiju.
5. Viņš *ejo* (dance).
6. Es *gaidu* (wait) autobusu.
7. Tavs draugs *strādā* (work) bankā.
8. Māja *ir* (is) liela.
9. Jūs *dodaties* (go) uz teātri.
10. Zēns *skrien* (run) parkā.
11. Mana māsa *mācās* (learn) universitātē.
12. Es *ēdu* (eat) pusdienas.
13. Mēs *gulējam* (sleep) viesnīcā.
14. Viņa *šuj* (sew) zīmulus.
15. Tā *nēsā* (carry) somu.

Exercise 2: Fill the blank with the corresponding verb in present tense.

1. Katru dienu es *braucu* (ride) ar velosipēdu.
2. Mana mamma *cep* (bake) kūku.
3. Viņš *spēlē* (play) futbolu.
4. Mēs *skatāmies* (watch) filmu.
5. Tu *dziedi* (sing) skaisti.
6. Tava draudzene *mācās* (studies) medicīnu.
7. Pēc skolas es vienmēr *eju* (go) pie draugiem.
8. Viņš *mēģina* (try) celt svarus.
9. Katru rītu viņa *mazgā* (wash) seju.
10. Tavs tētis *lasa* (read) laikrakstu.
11. Es *ietu* (walk) uz skolu.
12. Viņi *dzīvo* (live) dzīvoklī.
13. Tu *pacelsies* (get up) agrāk rīt.
14. Mēs *ceļojam* (travel) uz Italiju.
15. Viņa *sūta* (send) e-pastu.

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