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Transitive and Intransitive Verbs Exercises For Afrikaans Grammar


Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct Afrikaans verb (Transitive)


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.

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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.

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with the correct Afrikaans verb (Intransitive)

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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