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Conjunctions with time clauses Exercises in Norwegian language
Conjunctions with time clauses play a crucial role in the Norwegian language, helping to connect actions and events within sentences to convey a clear sequence and relationship between them. These conjunctions, such as "når" (when), "før" (before), and "etter at" (after), allow speakers to articulate the timing of events with precision. Understanding and correctly using these conjunctions are essential for anyone aiming to achieve fluency in Norwegian, as they enable more complex and nuanced conversations about past, present, and future events.
In this section, you will find a variety of grammar exercises designed to enhance your understanding and usage of time conjunctions in Norwegian. These exercises range from basic to advanced levels, ensuring that learners of all proficiencies can benefit. By practicing these exercises, you will not only improve your grammatical accuracy but also gain confidence in constructing sentences that effectively communicate the timing of different actions and events. Dive in and start mastering the art of using time clauses in Norwegian!
Exercise 1
<p>1. Hun spiste middag *før* hun gikk til treningen (before she went to the gym).</p>
<p>2. Vi skal dra på ferie *når* skolen slutter (when school ends).</p>
<p>3. De måtte vente *til* bussen kom (until the bus arrived).</p>
<p>4. Jeg leste en bok *mens* jeg ventet på legen (while I waited for the doctor).</p>
<p>5. Han sovnet *etter* at han hadde sett filmen (after he had watched the movie).</p>
<p>6. Vi må dra hjem *før* det blir mørkt (before it gets dark).</p>
<p>7. Hun vasket huset *mens* barna lekte ute (while the children played outside).</p>
<p>8. Jeg skal lage middag *så snart* jeg kommer hjem (as soon as I get home).</p>
<p>9. De gikk en tur *etter* at regnet stoppet (after the rain stopped).</p>
<p>10. Vi besøker bestemor *når* vi har fri fra jobb (when we are off work).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Jeg venter til han *kommer* (verb for arriving).</p>
<p>2. Hun gikk hjem *etter* at møtet var ferdig (preposition indicating time after).</p>
<p>3. Vi spiser middag *når* solen går ned (conjunction indicating when).</p>
<p>4. Jeg vil ikke dra før du *har* gjort leksene dine (verb for completing).</p>
<p>5. De lo *mens* de så på filmen (conjunction indicating during).</p>
<p>6. Vi skal besøke bestemor *når* vi har tid (conjunction indicating when).</p>
<p>7. Han sovnet *mens* han leste boka (conjunction indicating during).</p>
<p>8. Hun ble hjemme *fordi* det regnet (conjunction indicating reason).</p>
<p>9. De dro til stranden *da* solen kom frem (conjunction indicating when).</p>
<p>10. Jeg skal gjøre det *når* jeg får tid (conjunction indicating when).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Når jeg *kommer* hjem, lager jeg middag (verb for arriving).</p>
<p>2. Hun vil gjøre leksene sine *før* hun går ut (before in Norwegian).</p>
<p>3. Vi kan dra på stranden *etter* at solen står opp (after in Norwegian).</p>
<p>4. *Mens* vi venter på bussen, kan vi lese en bok (while in Norwegian).</p>
<p>5. Jeg pleier å spise frokost *når* jeg står opp om morgenen (when in Norwegian).</p>
<p>6. De gikk hjem *da* filmen var ferdig (when in Norwegian, past tense).</p>
<p>7. Jeg må jobbe sent *til* prosjektet er fullført (until in Norwegian).</p>
<p>8. Han slapper av *når* han har gjort ferdig arbeidet sitt (when in Norwegian, present tense).</p>
<p>9. Vi begynner å pakke *så snart* vi kommer hjem (as soon as in Norwegian).</p>
<p>10. Barna sovnet *etter* at de hadde lekt hele dagen (after in Norwegian, past tense).</p>