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Articles in questions Exercises in Welsh language
Understanding the use of articles in questions is essential for mastering Welsh grammar. In Welsh, articles function slightly differently than in English, and their correct usage can significantly impact the meaning and clarity of your questions. Whether you're asking for information, making inquiries, or seeking clarification, knowing when and how to use definite and indefinite articles is crucial. This set of exercises will help you grasp the nuances of using "y" (the) and the absence of an article in the context of questions, enabling you to communicate more effectively in Welsh.
In Welsh, questions often involve mutations, and the presence or absence of an article can affect these mutations. For instance, when forming questions, the definite article "y" might cause a soft mutation in the following word. Understanding these patterns will help you construct grammatically correct questions. Through a series of targeted exercises, you will practice identifying and applying the correct articles, reinforcing your knowledge and improving your fluency. These exercises are designed to build your confidence and ensure you can ask questions accurately in various conversational contexts.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Ydych chi *eisiau* cwpanaid o de? (verb for wanting).</p>
<p>2. Ble mae'r *ysgol*? (place where children learn).</p>
<p>3. A yw'r *tywydd* yn braf heddiw? (weather condition).</p>
<p>4. Pryd mae'r *bws* yn cyrraedd? (public transportation vehicle).</p>
<p>5. Beth yw eich *enw*? (personal identifier).</p>
<p>6. Sut mae'r *gwaith* yn mynd? (activity you do for a job).</p>
<p>7. Pam mae'r *siop* ar gau? (place where you buy things).</p>
<p>8. Pwy sy'n *darllen* y llyfr? (verb for reading).</p>
<p>9. Faint yw'r *oriau* gwaith? (time measurement for work).</p>
<p>10. Pa *llyfr* wyt ti'n ei ddarllen ar hyn o bryd? (object with pages to read).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Ydy *y* ci yn rhedeg yn gyflym? (definite article for "the").</p>
<p>2. Oes *unrhyw* gwestiynau eraill gennych chi? (indefinite article for "any").</p>
<p>3. Ydy *yr* ysgol ar gau heddiw? (definite article for "the" when followed by a vowel).</p>
<p>4. A wyt ti wedi gweld *unrhyw* ffilmiau da yn ddiweddar? (indefinite article for "any").</p>
<p>5. Oes *y* siop ar agor ar ddydd Sul? (definite article for "the").</p>
<p>6. A oes *rhyw* ffordd arall i fynd yno? (indefinite article for "any").</p>
<p>7. Ydy *yr* afon yn llifo'n gyflym? (definite article for "the" when followed by a vowel).</p>
<p>8. Oedd *unrhyw* drafferth gyda'r car? (indefinite article for "any").</p>
<p>9. A wyt ti wedi darllen *y* llyfr newydd? (definite article for "the").</p>
<p>10. Ydy *y* plant yn hapus yn yr ysgol? (definite article for "the").</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. *Ydy* ci yn y tŷ? (Is the dog in the house? Use the article for questions)</p>
<p>2. *Mae*'r llyfr ar y bwrdd? (Is the book on the table? Use the article for questions)</p>
<p>3. *Yw* hi'n siarad Cymraeg? (Is she speaking Welsh? Use the article for questions)</p>
<p>4. *Oes* gennych chi blant? (Do you have children? Use the article for questions)</p>
<p>5. *A* ydy'r ysgol ar gau heddiw? (Is the school closed today? Use the article for questions)</p>
<p>6. *Ydy*'r bws wedi gadael? (Has the bus left? Use the article for questions)</p>
<p>7. *Oes* problem gyda'r cyfrifiadur? (Is there a problem with the computer? Use the article for questions)</p>
<p>8. *Yw*'r tŷ hwnnw ar werth? (Is that house for sale? Use the article for questions)</p>
<p>9. *Mae* gen ti amser? (Do you have time? Use the article for questions)</p>
<p>10. *Ydy* e'n hapus gyda'i swydd? (Is he happy with his job? Use the article for questions)</p>