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Forming the present tense Exercises in Swedish language
Mastering the present tense in Swedish is an essential step for anyone looking to gain fluency in the language. Unlike English, Swedish verbs in the present tense do not change depending on the subject. This means that whether you are talking about "I," "you," "he," "she," or "they," the verb form remains consistent. This can simplify the learning process for English speakers, but it still requires practice to fully grasp the nuances and ensure correct usage in different contexts.
In Swedish, the present tense is often formed by adding the suffix "-r" to the base form of the verb. For example, the verb "to speak" is "tala" in its base form, and becomes "talar" in the present tense. This rule applies to most verbs, but there are some irregular verbs that do not follow this pattern and must be memorized separately. Understanding and practicing these rules will help you communicate more effectively and confidently in everyday situations, making your Swedish conversations smoother and more natural.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Han *äter* middag just nu (verb for eating).</p>
<p>2. Vi *springer* i parken varje morgon (verb for running).</p>
<p>3. Hon *läser* en bok i soffan (verb for reading).</p>
<p>4. De *tittar* på en film tillsammans (verb for watching).</p>
<p>5. Jag *skriver* ett brev till min vän (verb for writing).</p>
<p>6. Katten *sover* på sängen (verb for sleeping).</p>
<p>7. Barnen *leker* i trädgården (verb for playing).</p>
<p>8. Vi *går* till skolan varje dag (verb for walking).</p>
<p>9. Hon *pratar* med sin mamma i telefon (verb for talking).</p>
<p>10. Jag *köper* mat i affären (verb for buying).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Hon *simmar* i poolen (verb for swimming).</p>
<p>2. Vi *äter* middag tillsammans varje kväll (verb for eating).</p>
<p>3. De *springer* i parken varje morgon (verb for running).</p>
<p>4. Jag *läser* en bok just nu (verb for reading).</p>
<p>5. Han *jobbar* som lärare (verb for working).</p>
<p>6. Barnen *leker* på lekplatsen (verb for playing).</p>
<p>7. Du *skriver* ett brev till din vän (verb for writing).</p>
<p>8. Vi *tittar* på en film ikväll (verb for watching).</p>
<p>9. Hon *lyssnar* på musik i sitt rum (verb for listening).</p>
<p>10. De *reser* till Spanien i sommar (verb for traveling).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Hon *äter* frukost varje morgon (verb for eating).</p>
<p>2. Jag *läser* en bok just nu (verb for reading).</p>
<p>3. Vi *springer* i parken varje dag (verb for running).</p>
<p>4. Barnen *leker* på lekplatsen (verb for playing).</p>
<p>5. Han *skriver* ett brev till sin vän (verb for writing).</p>
<p>6. De *simmar* i poolen på sommaren (verb for swimming).</p>
<p>7. Hon *talar* flera språk (verb for speaking).</p>
<p>8. Jag *köper* mat på stormarknaden (verb for buying).</p>
<p>9. Vi *lagar* middag tillsammans (verb for cooking).</p>
<p>10. Han *kör* till jobbet varje morgon (verb for driving).</p>