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Double prepositions Exercises in Afrikaans language

Double prepositions in Afrikaans can be quite challenging for learners, as they combine two prepositions to form a single expression with a unique meaning. Understanding how to use these combinations correctly is essential for achieving fluency and accuracy in the language. Double prepositions often describe relationships, movements, or positions that are more complex than what single prepositions can convey. For instance, "onder deur" (under through) and "langs af" (along down) provide specific spatial or directional nuances that are crucial for clear communication. Mastering double prepositions requires practice and familiarity with various contexts in which they are used. This page offers a range of grammar exercises designed to help you grasp and correctly apply these prepositional phrases in everyday conversation and writing. By engaging with these activities, you will develop a deeper understanding of how double prepositions function and enhance your overall proficiency in Afrikaans.

Exercise 1

1. Hy is nie *vanaf* die stad *na* die platteland verhuis nie (moving from one place to another). 2. Sy het *tussen* die boeke *in* die rak gesoek (searching within a confined space). 3. Hulle het *oor* die brug *na* die park gestap (walking across a structure to a destination). 4. Die kat het *deur* die venster *in* die kamer gespring (entering through an opening). 5. Ons ry *om* die berg *na* die see (traveling around a landmark to reach another place). 6. Die voël het *oor* die muur *in* die tuin gevlieg (flying over a barrier into a space). 7. Sy het *vanaf* die een kant *na* die ander kant van die straat geloop (moving from one side to the other). 8. Die hond het *onder* die tafel *na* sy bed gehardloop (running beneath an object to a specific place). 9. Die rivier vloei *langs* die pad *na* die dorp (flowing alongside a route towards a destination). 10. Hy het *deur* die bos *in* die oop veld geloop (walking through a wooded area to an open space).

Exercise 2

1. Die kat spring *van* die dak *af* (prepositions indicating movement from a surface). 2. Sy kom *na* die huis *toe* (prepositions indicating movement towards a place). 3. Ons stap *oor* die brug *deur* (prepositions indicating passing through an area). 4. Hy loop *om* die hoek *om* (prepositions indicating movement around a corner). 5. Die voël vlieg *bo* die boom *oor* (prepositions indicating flying over a tree). 6. Hulle swem *onder* die brug *deur* (prepositions indicating movement under an object). 7. Ek kyk *deur* die venster *uit* (prepositions indicating looking out from a window). 8. Die hond hardloop *oor* die straat *heen* (prepositions indicating crossing the street). 9. Sy klim *in* die kar *in* (prepositions indicating getting into a vehicle). 10. Ons ry *langs* die rivier *af* (prepositions indicating moving alongside the river).

Exercise 3

1. Sy het die boek *op die rak* gesit (preposition for placing something on a surface). 2. Ons gaan *na die park* vir 'n piekniek (preposition indicating direction or destination). 3. Die kat het *onder die bed* geslaap (preposition indicating position beneath something). 4. Hy het die brief *aan sy vriend* geskryf (preposition for indicating the recipient). 5. Hulle stap *deur die bos* om by die meer uit te kom (preposition for moving through something). 6. Die hond het die bal *in die tuin* gevind (preposition indicating location within an area). 7. Sy het die sleutels *langs die telefoon* gelos (preposition indicating position next to something). 8. Ons het die vergadering *na die middag* geskuif (preposition for indicating a time after something). 9. Hy het die skildery *teen die muur* opgehang (preposition for attaching something to a vertical surface). 10. Hulle het die fees *op die plein* gehou (preposition for an event taking place at a specific location).