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Past continuous Exercises in Danish language
The past continuous tense in Danish, much like in English, is used to describe actions that were ongoing or in progress at a specific point in the past. This tense is particularly useful for painting a vivid picture of past events, allowing speakers to convey the duration or repetitive nature of an action. In Danish, the past continuous is formed by combining the past tense of the verb "to be" (var) with the present participle of the main verb. For example, "Jeg var læsende" translates to "I was reading." Understanding how to correctly form and use the past continuous tense can greatly enhance your ability to narrate past experiences with clarity and detail.
Mastering the past continuous tense in Danish will not only help you to better understand native speakers but also make your own speech more fluent and natural. This grammar exercise page is designed to provide you with a range of activities that will help you practice and perfect this tense. From filling in the blanks to converting sentences from simple past to past continuous, these exercises will guide you through the nuances of this important aspect of Danish grammar. With consistent practice, you'll be able to seamlessly incorporate the past continuous into your Danish conversations, making your storytelling more engaging and precise.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Hun *læste* en bog, da det begyndte at regne (activity involving a book).</p>
<p>2. Vi *spiste* middag, da telefonen ringede (activity involving food).</p>
<p>3. Han *løb* i parken, mens solen gik ned (physical activity in a park).</p>
<p>4. De *sang* en sang, da strømmen gik (musical activity).</p>
<p>5. Jeg *skrev* et brev, da katten hoppede op på bordet (activity involving writing).</p>
<p>6. Børnene *legede* udenfor, da det begyndte at sne (children's activity outdoors).</p>
<p>7. Vi *så* en film, da døren pludselig åbnede (activity involving watching).</p>
<p>8. Hun *lavede* mad, da brandalarmen gik i gang (activity in the kitchen).</p>
<p>9. De *gik* en tur, da de mødte en gammel ven (activity involving walking).</p>
<p>10. Han *talte* i telefon, da toget ankom (activity involving talking).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Han *læste* en bog, da telefonen ringede (verb for reading).</p>
<p>2. Vi *spiste* middag, mens det begyndte at regne (verb for eating).</p>
<p>3. De *så* en film, da strømmen gik (verb for watching).</p>
<p>4. Hun *talte* i telefon, da hun hørte en mærkelig lyd (verb for speaking).</p>
<p>5. Jeg *skrev* et brev, da postbudet kom (verb for writing).</p>
<p>6. Børnene *legede* i haven, da det begyndte at sne (verb for playing).</p>
<p>7. Han *lavede* mad, da nogen bankede på døren (verb for cooking).</p>
<p>8. Vi *gik* en tur, da vi så en ulykke (verb for walking).</p>
<p>9. Hun *sang* en sang, da hendes ven ankom (verb for singing).</p>
<p>10. De *arbejdede* på projektet, da chefen kom ind (verb for working).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Han *var læsende* en bog hele aftenen (reading).</p>
<p>2. Vi *var gående* i parken, da det begyndte at regne (walking).</p>
<p>3. Hun *var syende* en kjole, da telefonen ringede (sewing).</p>
<p>4. De *var spillende* fodbold, da lyset gik ud (playing).</p>
<p>5. Børnene *var legende* i haven hele eftermiddagen (playing).</p>
<p>6. Jeg *var skrivende* på min opgave, da du kom ind (writing).</p>
<p>7. Han *var kokkererende* aftensmad, da gæsterne ankom (cooking).</p>
<p>8. Vi *var kørende* til stranden, da vi fik en punktering (driving).</p>
<p>9. Hun *var malende* et billede, da hendes ven kom på besøg (painting).</p>
<p>10. De *var dansende* hele natten til festen (dancing).</p>