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Verbs of motion: iść, chodzić, jechać, jeździć Exercises in Polish language
Verbs of motion in Polish, such as "iść," "chodzić," "jechać," and "jeździć," are essential for expressing movement and travel in various contexts. These verbs encapsulate not only the action of moving from one place to another but also the manner, frequency, and purpose of the movement. Understanding how to use these verbs correctly will significantly enhance your ability to describe everyday activities, travel plans, and habitual actions in Polish. This page will provide you with a comprehensive set of grammar exercises designed to help you master these crucial verbs of motion.
The distinction between these verbs can be subtle yet important. For instance, "iść" (to go on foot) and "chodzić" (to walk habitually or repeatedly) both involve walking but differ in their usage based on the aspect and intention of the action. Similarly, "jechać" (to go by a vehicle) and "jeździć" (to ride or drive habitually or repeatedly) apply to travel involving vehicles and have their unique contexts. Through targeted exercises, you will practice differentiating between these verbs, ensuring you can accurately convey whether an action is happening now, happens regularly, or involves a specific mode of transport. Let’s dive into these exercises and build your confidence in using Polish verbs of motion!
Exercise 1
<p>1. W każdy poniedziałek *chodzę* na siłownię (habitual action).</p>
<p>2. W tej chwili *idę* do szkoły (present moment).</p>
<p>3. Zawsze *jeżdżę* do pracy samochodem (habitual action, vehicle).</p>
<p>4. Jutro *jadę* na wakacje do Hiszpanii (future plan, vehicle).</p>
<p>5. Codziennie *chodzę* na spacer z psem (habitual action).</p>
<p>6. Teraz *idę* do kina z przyjaciółmi (present moment).</p>
<p>7. W sobotę *jadę* do babci na wieś (future plan, vehicle).</p>
<p>8. W każdą niedzielę *jeżdżę* na rowerze po parku (habitual action, vehicle).</p>
<p>9. Teraz *jadę* tramwajem do centrum (present moment, vehicle).</p>
<p>10. Każdego ranka *chodzę* do piekarni po świeże bułki (habitual action).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Marta *idzie* do sklepu po chleb (verb for walking, singular, right now).</p>
<p>2. Czy często *chodzisz* do parku? (verb for walking, habitual action).</p>
<p>3. Oni *jadą* na wakacje samochodem (verb for traveling by vehicle, right now).</p>
<p>4. Zwykle *jeżdżę* do pracy rowerem (verb for traveling by vehicle, habitual action).</p>
<p>5. Gdzie teraz *idziecie*? (verb for walking, plural, right now).</p>
<p>6. W weekendy zawsze *chodzimy* do kina (verb for walking, habitual action).</p>
<p>7. Ona *jedzie* na spotkanie autobusem (verb for traveling by vehicle, right now).</p>
<p>8. Czy często *jeździsz* na rowerze? (verb for traveling by vehicle, habitual action).</p>
<p>9. Dzieci *idą* do szkoły (verb for walking, plural, right now).</p>
<p>10. W lecie często *jeździmy* nad morze (verb for traveling by vehicle, habitual action).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Codziennie rano *chodzę* do szkoły (habitual action).</p>
<p>2. Wczoraj *poszedłem* do kina z przyjaciółmi (completed action in the past, one direction).</p>
<p>3. Zawsze w weekendy *jeździmy* nad morze (habitual action by vehicle).</p>
<p>4. On teraz *idzie* do pracy (current action, one direction).</p>
<p>5. Czy często *jeździsz* do Krakowa? (habitual action by vehicle).</p>
<p>6. Oni nigdy nie *chodzą* na zakupy w poniedziałki (habitual action).</p>
<p>7. W zeszłym tygodniu *jechałem* do Warszawy na spotkanie (completed action in the past, by vehicle, one direction).</p>
<p>8. Czy teraz *jedziesz* do domu? (current action, by vehicle, one direction).</p>
<p>9. Każdego lata *jeździmy* na Mazury (habitual action by vehicle).</p>
<p>10. On nigdy nie *chodzi* na siłownię (habitual action).</p>