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Articles with plurals Exercises in Welsh language
Mastering the use of articles with plurals is an essential aspect of gaining fluency in Welsh. In contrast to English, where the definite article "the" remains unchanged regardless of singular or plural nouns, Welsh articles can vary. For instance, the Welsh definite article "y" becomes "yr" before vowels and "’r" after vowels, and it is important to understand how these changes interact with plural nouns. Additionally, Welsh does not use an indefinite article (like "a" or "an" in English) with plural nouns, which can be a unique challenge for learners. By practicing and familiarizing yourself with these rules, you will enhance your ability to construct accurate and natural-sounding sentences in Welsh.
In these grammar exercises, you'll encounter a variety of tasks designed to reinforce your understanding of articles with plurals in Welsh. Through a mix of fill-in-the-blank activities, sentence transformations, and translation exercises, you’ll gain practical experience that will help solidify these grammatical concepts. As you work through the exercises, remember to pay attention to the context in which articles are used, as this will aid in developing your intuition for correct usage. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, these exercises will help you build a stronger foundation in Welsh grammar, ultimately improving your overall proficiency and confidence in the language.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Mae *merched* yn chwarae yn y parc (plural of 'girl').</p>
<p>2. Rydw i'n hoffi *ceir* cyflym (plural of 'car').</p>
<p>3. Mae'r *llyfrau* ar y bwrdd (plural of 'book').</p>
<p>4. Roedd *blynyddoedd* yn mynd heibio'n gyflym (plural of 'year').</p>
<p>5. Aethon ni i weld *ffilmiau* newydd yn y sinema (plural of 'film').</p>
<p>6. Mae *cŵn* yn gyfeillion ffyddlon (plural of 'dog').</p>
<p>7. Rydw i wedi gweld llawer o *adar* yn yr ardd (plural of 'bird').</p>
<p>8. Mae *coed* yn gwneud yr awyr yn lân (plural of 'tree').</p>
<p>9. Mae *plant* yn dysgu yng nghanol yr ysgol (plural of 'child').</p>
<p>10. Roedd *cathod* yn cysgu ar y soffa (plural of 'cat').</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Mae gen i *lyfrau* newydd (books).</p>
<p>2. Rydw i'n caru *anifeiliaid* (animals).</p>
<p>3. Mae'r *ffenestri* yn cael eu glanhau (windows).</p>
<p>4. Aethon ni i'r parc i weld y *plant* yn chwarae (children).</p>
<p>5. Cafodd y *ceir* eu parcio ar y stryd (cars).</p>
<p>6. Mae'r *tai* hyn yn fawr iawn (houses).</p>
<p>7. Mae llawer o *gennin* yn y farchnad heddiw (leeks).</p>
<p>8. Mae'r *ysgolion* wedi cau am yr haf (schools).</p>
<p>9. Mae'r *cŵn* yn rhedeg yn gyflym (dogs).</p>
<p>10. Rydyn ni'n prynu *ffrwythau* ffres bob dydd (fruits).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Mae'r plant yn chwarae gyda *theganau* (plural of 'toy').</p>
<p>2. Rydyn ni'n mynd i'r *ysgolion* yfory (plural of 'school').</p>
<p>3. Mae'r *llyfrau* ar y bwrdd (plural of 'book').</p>
<p>4. Rydw i'n hoffi bwyta *afalau* (plural of 'apple').</p>
<p>5. Mae llawer o *gathod* yn y parc (plural of 'cat').</p>
<p>6. Yr *ieir* yn y cae (plural of 'hen').</p>
<p>7. Mae'r *ceir* yn y maes parcio (plural of 'car').</p>
<p>8. Rydyn ni'n prynu rhai *dillad* newydd (plural of 'clothes').</p>
<p>9. Mae'r *bwsiau* yn hwyr (plural of 'bus').</p>
<p>10. Mae'r *bwydydd* yn y cegin (plural of 'food').</p>