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Fixed prepositions with verbs Exercises in Norwegian language
Mastering fixed prepositions with verbs is a crucial aspect of achieving fluency in Norwegian. These verb-preposition combinations often differ significantly from English, making them a common stumbling block for learners. For example, while in English we might say "think about," in Norwegian, it's "tenke på." Understanding these fixed combinations is essential for constructing accurate and natural-sounding sentences. This section will help you familiarize yourself with the most common verb-preposition pairs, ensuring that you can communicate effectively and confidently in various contexts.
Our exercises are designed to reinforce your understanding and usage of these fixed prepositions through a variety of engaging and practical activities. Whether you're filling in the blanks, translating sentences, or matching verbs with their correct prepositions, each exercise is crafted to enhance your retention and application of these important language structures. By regularly practicing with these exercises, you'll not only improve your grammatical accuracy but also your overall comprehension and fluency in Norwegian. Dive in and start mastering the nuances of Norwegian verb-preposition combinations today!
Exercise 1
<p>1. Han er flink *til* å spille piano (preposition indicating skill).</p>
<p>2. De gleder seg *til* ferien (preposition indicating looking forward).</p>
<p>3. Hun er redd *for* å mislykkes (preposition indicating fear).</p>
<p>4. Vi må vente *på* bussen (preposition indicating waiting).</p>
<p>5. Han er interessert *i* kunst (preposition indicating interest).</p>
<p>6. Hun er lei *av* regnet (preposition indicating being tired of something).</p>
<p>7. De er enige *om* planen (preposition indicating agreement).</p>
<p>8. Han konsentrerer seg *om* oppgaven (preposition indicating focus).</p>
<p>9. De er vant *til* kulden (preposition indicating being accustomed to).</p>
<p>10. Hun drømmer *om* å reise til Japan (preposition indicating dreaming about).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Hun er interessert *i* kunst (preposition used to express interest).</p>
<p>2. Han tenker ofte *på* fremtiden (preposition used for thinking about something).</p>
<p>3. De snakker alltid *om* politikk (preposition used when discussing a topic).</p>
<p>4. Vi venter *på* bussen (preposition used when waiting for something).</p>
<p>5. Hun er avhengig *av* kaffe (preposition used when dependent on something).</p>
<p>6. Jeg gleder meg *til* sommerferien (preposition used for looking forward to something).</p>
<p>7. Han drømmer *om* en ny bil (preposition used when dreaming about something).</p>
<p>8. Vi stoler *på* henne (preposition used when trusting someone).</p>
<p>9. Hun lytter *til* musikk (preposition used when listening to something).</p>
<p>10. Han er redd *for* mørket (preposition used to express fear of something).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Han drømmer ofte *om* fremtiden (preposition that means "about").</p>
<p>2. Vi stoler *på* henne (preposition that means "on" or "upon").</p>
<p>3. Hun glemmer aldri *av* å låse døren (preposition used for "forgetting to do something").</p>
<p>4. De er avhengige *av* kaffe hver morgen (preposition that means "dependent on").</p>
<p>5. Jeg lengter *etter* sommerferien (preposition that means "after" or "for").</p>
<p>6. Han smilte *til* meg (preposition that means "to").</p>
<p>7. Vi diskuterer ofte *om* politikk (preposition that means "about" or "on").</p>
<p>8. Hun lytter *til* musikk hele dagen (preposition that means "to").</p>
<p>9. De gleder seg *til* jul (preposition that means "to" or "for").</p>
<p>10. Han er interessert *i* kunst (preposition that means "in").</p>