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Past tense conjugation Exercises in Islandic language
Mastering the past tense conjugation in Icelandic is a crucial step towards achieving fluency in this unique and historic language. Unlike English, Icelandic verbs follow more complex conjugation patterns that vary depending on the verb's class and whether it is strong or weak. By understanding these patterns, learners can accurately convey actions that have occurred in the past, enriching their communication skills and deepening their connection to Icelandic culture and literature.
Our grammar exercises are specifically designed to guide you through the intricacies of Icelandic past tense conjugation. Through a series of engaging and progressively challenging activities, you will learn to identify and apply the correct endings for both regular and irregular verbs. These exercises will not only help you recognize common conjugation patterns but also provide you with the practice needed to use them confidently in everyday conversation and writing.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Hún *las* bókina í gær (to read).</p>
<p>2. Þeir *fóru* í bíó síðasta laugardag (to go).</p>
<p>3. Við *kölluðum* á hundinn (to call).</p>
<p>4. Hann *skrifaði* bréf til vinar síns (to write).</p>
<p>5. Þú *keyptir* nýjan bíl (to buy).</p>
<p>6. Við *sungum* saman í kórnum (to sing).</p>
<p>7. Hún *eldaði* kvöldmatinn fyrir fjölskylduna (to cook).</p>
<p>8. Þau *spiluðu* fótbolta í gær (to play).</p>
<p>9. Ég *teiknaði* mynd í listatíma (to draw).</p>
<p>10. Hann *læsti* dyrunum áður en hann fór (to lock).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Ég *keypti* nýjan bíl í síðustu viku (to buy).</p>
<p>2. Þú *sagðir* mér fallega sögu í gær (to say).</p>
<p>3. Hann *fór* í fjallgöngu með vinum sínum um helgina (to go).</p>
<p>4. Við *borðuðum* kvöldmat saman á sunnudaginn (to eat).</p>
<p>5. Þau *lék* í garðinum allan daginn (to play).</p>
<p>6. Hún *skrifaði* langt bréf til vinkonu sinnar (to write).</p>
<p>7. Ég *sofnaði* snemma í gærkvöldi (to sleep).</p>
<p>8. Þið *tókuð* myndir á ferðalaginu (to take).</p>
<p>9. Við *hlupum* í kringum vatnið á sunnudaginn (to run).</p>
<p>10. Hún *las* bókina á einum degi (to read).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Ég *fór* í sundlaugina í gær (verb for going).</p>
<p>2. Hann *las* bókina í síðustu viku (verb for reading).</p>
<p>3. Við *komum* heim seint í gærkvöldi (verb for arriving).</p>
<p>4. Þau *borðuðu* kvöldmat saman (verb for eating).</p>
<p>5. Hún *keypti* nýja skó í verslunarmiðstöðinni (verb for buying).</p>
<p>6. Þeir *hittust* á kaffihúsi í gær (verb for meeting).</p>
<p>7. Ég *skrifaði* bréf til vinar míns (verb for writing).</p>
<p>8. Við *sofum* yfir okkur í morgun (verb for sleeping).</p>
<p>9. Hann *sagði* mér frá ferðinni sinni (verb for telling).</p>
<p>10. Hún *teiknaði* fallega mynd (verb for drawing).</p>
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