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Pluperfect tense Exercises in Welsh language
The Pluperfect tense in Welsh, known as "Y Gorberffaith," is a crucial aspect of mastering the language, allowing speakers to convey actions that were completed before another past event. This tense is particularly useful in storytelling and historical contexts, where the sequence of events must be clear and precise. By understanding the Pluperfect tense, learners can express nuances in time, making their Welsh more fluent and accurate.
In Welsh, the Pluperfect tense is typically formed using the auxiliary verb "bod" (to be) in its imperfect form, combined with the past participle of the main verb. This structure might seem complex at first, but with practice, it becomes an invaluable tool for expressing past actions with clarity. Our exercises are designed to guide you through the formation and usage of the Pluperfect tense, providing ample practice to help you integrate this tense into your everyday Welsh conversations.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Roeddwn i *wedi darllen* y llyfr cyn i'r dosbarth ddechrau (verb for reading).</p>
<p>2. Roedd hi *wedi coginio* cinio cyn i bawb gyrraedd (verb for cooking).</p>
<p>3. Roeddem ni *wedi gweld* y ffilm cyn i’r sinema gau (verb for seeing).</p>
<p>4. Roeddent *wedi adeiladu* y tŷ cyn y storm (verb for building).</p>
<p>5. Roedd e *wedi gorffen* ei waith cyn y penwythnos (verb for finishing).</p>
<p>6. Roeddwn i *wedi dysgu* y gwersi cyn yr arholiad (verb for learning).</p>
<p>7. Roedd hi *wedi rhedeg* y ras cyn i'r glaw ddechrau (verb for running).</p>
<p>8. Roedden nhw *wedi gwerthu* y car cyn y Nadolig (verb for selling).</p>
<p>9. Roeddem ni *wedi clywed* y newyddion cyn i bawb arall (verb for hearing).</p>
<p>10. Roedd ef *wedi ysgrifennu* y llythyr cyn y cyfarfod (verb for writing).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Roedd hi wedi *darllen* y llyfr cyn y dosbarth (verb for reading).</p>
<p>2. Roeddwn i wedi *bwyta* y brecwast cyn mynd allan (verb for eating).</p>
<p>3. Roedden nhw wedi *cael* parti mawr y noson cynt (verb for having).</p>
<p>4. Roeddem ni wedi *gweithio* tan hwyr y noson gynt (verb for working).</p>
<p>5. Roedd hi wedi *ysgrifennu* llythyr hir at ei ffrind (verb for writing).</p>
<p>6. Roeddwn i wedi *canu* yn y cyngerdd yr wythnos flaenorol (verb for singing).</p>
<p>7. Roedd y plant wedi *chwarae* yn y parc drwy'r prynhawn (verb for playing).</p>
<p>8. Roedd y ci wedi *cysgu* trwy'r nos (verb for sleeping).</p>
<p>9. Roedd y tîm wedi *ennill* y gêm y diwrnod cynt (verb for winning).</p>
<p>10. Roedd hi wedi *gweld* y ffilm cyn i ni (verb for seeing).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Roeddwn i wedi *darllen* y llyfr cyn i'r dosbarth ddechrau (verb for reading).</p>
<p>2. Roedd hi wedi *coginio* cinio cyn i'r gwesteion gyrraedd (verb for cooking).</p>
<p>3. Roeddem ni wedi *gweld* y ffilm cyn i ni fynd i'r sinema (verb for seeing).</p>
<p>4. Roedd e wedi *ysgrifennu*'r adroddiad cyn y cyfarfod (verb for writing).</p>
<p>5. Roeddent wedi *canu* yn y cyngerdd cyn iddynt fynd adref (verb for singing).</p>
<p>6. Roeddem ni wedi *gweithio* yn galed cyn y gwyliau (verb for working).</p>
<p>7. Roedd hi wedi *mynd* i'r siop cyn y glaw (verb for going).</p>
<p>8. Roeddwn i wedi *brynu* anrheg cyn y parti (verb for buying).</p>
<p>9. Roedd e wedi *dysgu*'r wers cyn yr arholiad (verb for learning).</p>
<p>10. Roeddent wedi *teithio* dramor cyn y Nadolig (verb for traveling).</p>