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Postpositions with verbs Exercises in Tamil language
Mastering postpositions in Tamil can significantly enhance your understanding and fluency in the language, especially when it comes to verb usage. Postpositions in Tamil, unlike prepositions in English, come after the word they relate to and can drastically change the meaning of a sentence. For instance, verbs paired with different postpositions can convey various nuances and relationships between actions and objects. By practicing these combinations, learners can gain a deeper appreciation for the intricacies of Tamil syntax and improve their ability to form coherent and contextually appropriate sentences.
In Tamil, verbs combined with postpositions create expressions that convey specific actions or states, often with subtle differences in meaning. For example, the verb "போ" (po) meaning "go" can take on different meanings when paired with postpositions like "க்கு" (kku) or "இல்" (il), indicating direction or location respectively. These exercises are designed to help you recognize and practice the most common verb-postposition pairings in Tamil. Through a variety of activities, including sentence construction, translation, and contextual usage, you will become more adept at using these structures naturally and accurately in your conversations and writing.
Exercise 1
<p>1. அவர் உடன் *பேசினார்* (verb for speaking).</p>
<p>2. நான் பள்ளிக்கு *சென்றேன்* (verb for going).</p>
<p>3. குழந்தை பூங்காவில் *விளையாடியது* (verb for playing).</p>
<p>4. அவள் நண்பர்களுடன் *உணவின்* (verb for eating).</p>
<p>5. நாங்கள் கடற்கரையில் *சந்தித்தோம்* (verb for meeting).</p>
<p>6. அவர் புத்தகத்தை *வாசித்தார்* (verb for reading).</p>
<p>7. அவன் நடனக்கூட்டத்தில் *பங்கேற்றான்* (verb for participating).</p>
<p>8. நாங்கள் கண்ணாடியில் *பார்த்தோம்* (verb for looking).</p>
<p>9. அவள் நேரத்தில் *வந்தாள்* (verb for arriving).</p>
<p>10. அவர்கள் விளையாட்டுக்கு *வென்றனர்* (verb for winning).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. He is *reading* the book (verb for engaging with text).</p>
<p>2. They are *playing* in the park (verb for recreational activity).</p>
<p>3. She is *cooking* dinner (verb for preparing food).</p>
<p>4. The cat is *sleeping* on the couch (verb for rest).</p>
<p>5. We are *watching* a movie (verb for viewing).</p>
<p>6. I am *writing* a letter (verb for composing text).</p>
<p>7. The children are *drawing* pictures (verb for creating art).</p>
<p>8. He is *teaching* the class (verb for instructing).</p>
<p>9. They are *dancing* at the party (verb for rhythmic movement).</p>
<p>10. She is *listening* to music (verb for hearing).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. அவர் வீட்டில் *இருக்கிறார்* (verb for being present).</p>
<p>2. நான் புத்தகம் *வாசிக்கிறேன்* (verb for reading).</p>
<p>3. அவள் பள்ளிக்கூடத்திற்கு *செல்கிறாள்* (verb for going to school).</p>
<p>4. அவர்கள் பந்து *விளையாடுகிறார்கள்* (verb for playing).</p>
<p>5. தம்பி பறவை *பார்க்கிறான்* (verb for watching).</p>
<p>6. நாங்கள் உணவு *சாப்பிடுகிறோம்* (verb for eating).</p>
<p>7. அவன் கணினியில் *ஓடுகிறான்* (verb for running).</p>
<p>8. நீ சைக்கிள் *ஓட்டுகிறாய்* (verb for riding).</p>
<p>9. பாட்டி கதை *சொல்லுகிறாள்* (verb for telling stories).</p>
<p>10. மாமா கடையில் *வாங்குகிறார்* (verb for buying).</p>




