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Simple present tense Exercises in Afrikaans language
The simple present tense in Afrikaans is a fundamental building block for anyone learning the language. It is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and states of being that are currently happening or always true. Mastering this tense is crucial as it allows learners to express everyday activities and thoughts clearly and accurately. For instance, sentences like "Ek eet elke dag" (I eat every day) and "Die son skyn" (The sun shines) are both formed using the simple present tense, illustrating its wide-ranging applicability in everyday conversation.
In Afrikaans, the simple present tense is straightforward and is typically formed by using the base form of the verb. Unlike English, there are no auxiliary verbs or changes in the verb form depending on the subject. This simplicity makes it relatively easy for beginners to grasp, but practice is essential to ensure proper usage and fluency. Our grammar exercises are designed to help you become comfortable with forming and using the simple present tense in various contexts, enabling you to communicate more effectively in Afrikaans.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Hy *speel* sokker op Saterdae (verb for playing a sport).</p>
<p>2. Ek *lees* elke aand 'n boek (verb for reading).</p>
<p>3. Sy *werk* in 'n kantoor (verb for working).</p>
<p>4. Ons *eet* middagete om twaalfuur (verb for eating).</p>
<p>5. Hulle *swem* in die swembad (verb for swimming).</p>
<p>6. Die kat *slaap* op die bed (verb for sleeping).</p>
<p>7. My ma *kook* aandete elke aand (verb for cooking).</p>
<p>8. Jy *sing* baie mooi (verb for singing).</p>
<p>9. Ons *kyk* televisie in die aand (verb for watching).</p>
<p>10. Die kinders *speel* in die park (verb for playing in a park).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Sy *sing* in die koor (verb meaning to make music with your voice).</p>
<p>2. Hy *lees* elke aand 'n boek (verb meaning to look at and understand written words).</p>
<p>3. Ons *swem* in die swembad elke somer (verb meaning to move through water).</p>
<p>4. Hulle *werk* hard elke dag (verb meaning to perform a job or task).</p>
<p>5. Ek *eet* ontbyt elke oggend (verb meaning to consume food).</p>
<p>6. Sy *skryf* 'n brief aan haar vriendin (verb meaning to form letters on a surface with a pen).</p>
<p>7. Julle *speel* sokker na skool (verb meaning to engage in a game or sport).</p>
<p>8. Hy *drink* koffie elke oggend (verb meaning to consume a liquid).</p>
<p>9. Ek *loop* na die park elke middag (verb meaning to move by putting one foot in front of the other).</p>
<p>10. Sy *teken* prente in haar sketsboek (verb meaning to create images with a pencil or pen).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Ek *lees* 'n boek (verb for reading).</p>
<p>2. Sy *sing* 'n liedjie (verb for singing).</p>
<p>3. Ons *speel* sokker in die park (verb for playing).</p>
<p>4. Hy *werk* by die kantoor (verb for working).</p>
<p>5. Hulle *swem* in die swembad (verb for swimming).</p>
<p>6. Die kat *slaap* op die bed (verb for sleeping).</p>
<p>7. Jy *skryf* 'n brief (verb for writing).</p>
<p>8. Die kinders *hardloop* in die tuin (verb for running).</p>
<p>9. Ek *kook* aandete (verb for cooking).</p>
<p>10. Sy *dans* op die musiek (verb for dancing).</p>
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