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Sequence of tenses Exercises in Danish language

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Mastering the sequence of tenses in Danish is pivotal for conveying the correct temporal relationships between events in your sentences. Unlike English, where the sequence of tenses rules are quite rigid, Danish allows for more flexibility, but understanding the nuances can still be challenging. This page provides a comprehensive set of grammar exercises designed to help you grasp these intricacies and use them effectively in your speaking and writing. By practicing with these exercises, you will learn how to seamlessly switch between past, present, and future tenses, ensuring your communication is both clear and accurate. Our sequence of tenses exercises cover various contexts, from simple sentences to more complex structures involving dependent clauses. You will encounter scenarios that require you to determine the correct tense based on the context and the relationship between actions. These exercises aim to build your confidence and proficiency, enabling you to navigate Danish verb tenses with ease. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will provide you with the tools you need to master this essential aspect of Danish grammar.

Exercise 1

1. Han sagde, at han *havde* set filmen (past tense of "have seen"). 2. Hvis jeg *havde* tid, ville jeg komme til festen (past tense of "have time"). 3. Hun vidste, at hun *skulle* møde ham senere (future form of "should meet"). 4. De *havde* allerede spist, da vi ankom (past perfect of "have eaten"). 5. Hun *troede*, at hun ville finde en løsning (past tense of "believe"). 6. Jeg *vidste* ikke, hvad jeg skulle gøre (past tense of "know"). 7. Hvis de *havde* vundet, ville de være glade (past tense of "have won"). 8. Han *sagde*, at han ville tage afsted tidligt (past tense of "say"). 9. De *fortalte*, at de havde set hende i byen (past tense of "tell"). 10. Hun *tænkte*, at hun skulle ringe til ham (past tense of "think").

Exercise 2

1. Han sagde, at han *var* træt (past tense of "is"). 2. Hun fortalte mig, at hun *havde* set filmen før (past perfect of "has"). 3. Vi troede, at de *ville* komme til festen (future tense of "will"). 4. Læreren spurgte, om vi *kunne* forstå opgaven (past tense of "can"). 5. De vidste, at det *ville* regne senere (future tense of "will"). 6. Jeg troede, at han *havde* glemt sin nøgle (past perfect of "has"). 7. Hun sagde, at hun *skulle* rejse i morgen (future tense of "shall"). 8. Han spurgte, om vi *havde* set hans hund (past perfect of "has"). 9. Vi regnede med, at de *kunne* hjælpe os (past tense of "can"). 10. Jeg vidste, at de *ville* komme sent (future tense of "will").

Exercise 3

1. Hun sagde, at hun *havde* set filmen før (past tense of "have"). 2. Hvis jeg *havde* haft tid, ville jeg have hjulpet dig (past tense of "have"). 3. Han spurgte, om jeg *kunne* komme til mødet i morgen (modal verb for ability in past tense). 4. Læreren forklarede, at de *skulle* have en test næste uge (modal verb for future obligation in past tense). 5. Hun vidste ikke, om han *var* hjemme (past tense of "be"). 6. Hvis jeg *vidste*, hvor du boede, ville jeg besøge dig (past tense of "know"). 7. Han troede, at hun *ville* ringe tilbage senere (modal verb for future intention in past tense). 8. Hun spurgte, hvad jeg *lavede* i weekenden (past tense of "do"). 9. Han sagde, at han *kom* sent hjem i går (past tense of "come"). 10. Hvis du *havde* læst bogen, ville du forstå historien bedre (past tense of "have").