In Afrikaans grammar, transitive and intransitive verbs play a crucial role in sentence formation. Transitive verbs are those which require a direct object to give the action a purpose (e.g., “Ek *eet* (eat) ‘n appel” – I eat an apple), while intransitive verbs do not require a direct object (e.g., “Hy *slaap* (sleep)” – He sleeps). Understanding the nature of these verbs allows for clearer communication when learning Afrikaans. The following exercises aim to help you practice and become more familiar with transitive and intransitive verbs.
1. Die kitaarleerling *speel*(play) sy gunstelinglied.
2. Die kok *bak*(bake) ‘n groot koek.
3. Die seun *lees*(read) die boek.
4. Jy *dra*(wear) ‘n mooi rok.
5. Ons *skryf*(write) die toets.
6. Sy *was*(wash) die motors.
7. Ek *luister*(listen) na die radio.
8. Die onderwyser *leer*(teach) die kinders.
9. Hy *bring*(bring) sy vriendin blomme.
10. Die kinders *eet*(eat) hulle middagete.
11. Hulle *drink*(drink) koffie en tee.
12. Sy *praat*(speak) met haar vriendin.
13. Vader *lees*(read) die koerant elke dag.
14. Die meisie *drink*(drink) melk vir ontbyt.
15. Ons *gee*(give) die hond kos.
1. Die kinders *hardloop*(run) in die park.
2. Ons *werk*(work) in die oggende.
3. Hy *slaap*(sleep) in sy kamer.
4. Ek *dink*(think) aan jou elke dag.
5. Die hond *blaf*(bark) die hele nag.
6. Sy *glimlag*(smile) as sy bly is.
7. Jy *sê*(say) goeie dag as jy iemand sien.
8. My ma *sing*(sing) baie mooi.
9. Die kat *spin*(purr) in haar mandjie.
10. Hy *huil*(cry) toe hy die mooiste geskenk kry.
11. Die leeus *brul*(roar) in die wildtuin.
12. Jy *hoor*(hear) musiek in die ander kamer.
13. Die lugballon *styg*(rise) in die lug.
14. Sy *skrik*(startle) toe sy die spinnekop sien.
15. Die baba *lag*(laugh) as hy gelukkig is.
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