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Difference between postpositions and prepositions Exercises in Kannada language
In the Kannada language, understanding the difference between postpositions and prepositions is crucial for mastering sentence structure and meaning. Unlike English, where prepositions typically come before the noun or pronoun they govern, Kannada uses postpositions that follow the noun or pronoun. This fundamental structural difference can be challenging for English speakers learning Kannada, as it requires a shift in thinking about how relationships between words are expressed.
Postpositions in Kannada serve similar functions to English prepositions, indicating relationships such as direction, location, time, and possession. However, their placement after the noun or pronoun necessitates a different approach to sentence construction. For example, where English might use "in the house," Kannada would use "ಮನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ" (maneyalli), with "ಮನೆ" (mane) meaning "house" and "ಯಲ್ಲಿ" (yalli) functioning as the postposition "in." By practicing and understanding these distinctions, learners can more effectively communicate and comprehend written and spoken Kannada.
Exercise 1
<p>1. The book is kept *on* the table (preposition indicating position).</p>
<p>2. He walked *towards* the park (preposition indicating direction).</p>
<p>3. The cat is sleeping *under* the chair (preposition indicating position).</p>
<p>4. She placed the flowers *in* the vase (preposition indicating location).</p>
<p>5. The meeting is scheduled *at* 5 PM (preposition indicating time).</p>
<p>6. They live *near* the river (preposition indicating proximity).</p>
<p>7. The dog ran *behind* the car (preposition indicating position).</p>
<p>8. The shop is located *between* the bank and the supermarket (preposition indicating position).</p>
<p>9. He sat *beside* his friend (preposition indicating position).</p>
<p>10. The keys are *in* my bag (preposition indicating location).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. ಅವರು ಮನೆ *ಮೇಲೆ* ಇದ್ದಾರೆ (Location above the house).</p>
<p>2. ಆಕೆ ಪುಸ್ತಕ *ನಂತರ* ಓದುವಳು (After reading the book).</p>
<p>3. ಅವರು ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆಗೆ *ಹಿಂದೆ* ಹೋಗಿದರು (They went behind the market).</p>
<p>4. ನಾವು ಅವನ ಜೊತೆ *ಮೇಲೆ* ಇದ್ದೆವು (We were above him).</p>
<p>5. ಆ ಹುಡುಗನ ಒಂದು ಬೆರಳು *ಅಲ್ಲಿಗೆ* ಸರಿಯಿತು (His finger moved towards there).</p>
<p>6. ಈ ಫೋಟೋ *ಮೇಲೆ* ಹಾಕಿ (Place it above this photo).</p>
<p>7. ಅವರು ಬೈಕಿನ *ಹಿಂದೆ* ಇರುವರು (They are behind the bike).</p>
<p>8. ಅವನು ಶಾಲೆಗೆ *ಮುಂದೆ* ಹೋಗುತ್ತಾನೆ (He goes before school).</p>
<p>9. ನಾನು ಆ ಬಾಕ್ಸ್ *ಮೇಲೆ* ಇಟ್ಟಿದ್ದೇನೆ (I placed it above the box).</p>
<p>10. ಅವಳ ಮನೆ *ಮತ್ತೆ* ಹೋಗು (Go back to her house).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. ನಾನು ಪುಸ್ತಕ *ಮೇಲೆ* ಇಟ್ಟೆ (on top of).</p>
<p>2. ಅವನು ಮನೆ *ಹತ್ತಿರ* ನಿಂತಿದ್ದಾನೆ (near).</p>
<p>3. ಆಕೆಯು ನದಿಯ *ಪಕ್ಕದಲ್ಲಿ* ಕುಳಿತಿದ್ದಾಳೆ (beside).</p>
<p>4. ನಾವು ಕಾಲುವೆ *ಅಲೆ* ನಡೆದ್ವಿ (through).</p>
<p>5. ಅವಳು ಬಾಗಿಲಿನ *ಮೇಲೆ* ಹೂವಿನ ಹಾರವಿಟ್ಟು (on top of).</p>
<p>6. ಅವನು ಮನೆಯ *ಒಳಗೆ* ಹೋದ (inside).</p>
<p>7. ನಾವು ಊರ *ಹತ್ತಿರ* ಬಸ್ ನಿಂತಿದೆ (near).</p>
<p>8. ಅವನಿಗೆ ಪುಸ್ತಕ *ಬಗ್ಗೆ* ಗೊತ್ತಿದೆ (about).</p>
<p>9. ಅವರು ಮರದ *ಕೆಳಗೆ* ನಿಂತಿದ್ದಾರೆ (under).</p>
<p>10. ನಾನು ಮನೆ *ಮೇಲೆ* ಹೋದ (on top of).</p>
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