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Prepositions in questions Exercises in Islandic language
Mastering prepositions in questions can significantly enhance your proficiency in Icelandic, a language renowned for its rich history and unique grammatical structure. Prepositions in Icelandic are pivotal in conveying precise meanings and relationships between different elements in a sentence. Understanding how to correctly use prepositions in questions not only helps in forming grammatically accurate sentences but also aids in clearer and more effective communication. Whether you are asking for directions, inquiring about someone's preferences, or seeking specific information, the correct use of prepositions ensures your questions are understood as intended.
Our grammar exercises focus on providing practical examples and targeted practice to help you become confident in using prepositions in Icelandic questions. By engaging with these exercises, you will learn how to position prepositions correctly, how they interact with different cases, and how they can change the meaning of a question. Through repetition and practical application, these exercises aim to reinforce your understanding and improve your fluency. Dive into the exercises, and you will find yourself navigating Icelandic conversations with greater ease and precision.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Hvenær kemur þú *heim*? (clue: home)</p>
<p>2. Hvað ætlarðu að gera *um helgina*? (clue: during the weekend)</p>
<p>3. Af hverju ertu svona *reið*? (clue: angry)</p>
<p>4. Með hverjum fórstu *í bíó*? (clue: to the cinema)</p>
<p>5. Hvað ætlarðu að gera *eftir vinnu*? (clue: after work)</p>
<p>6. Hvernig komstu hingað *í dag*? (clue: today)</p>
<p>7. Hvar keyptirðu þessa *bók*? (clue: book)</p>
<p>8. Hverjum gafstu *gjöfina*? (clue: the gift)</p>
<p>9. Hvenær ætla þeir að koma *í heimsókn*? (clue: for a visit)</p>
<p>10. Hvers vegna fórstu *á fundinn*? (clue: to the meeting)</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Hvenær kemur þú *heim*? (home)</p>
<p>2. Hvar er bókin sem þú *talaðir* um? (verb for speaking)</p>
<p>3. Hvað ætlar þú að gera *um* helgina? (preposition for weekend)</p>
<p>4. Hvernig ferðu *til* vinnu? (preposition for direction)</p>
<p>5. Hver er að tala *við* kennarann? (preposition for communication)</p>
<p>6. Hvaða land kemur þú *frá*? (preposition for origin)</p>
<p>7. Hvers vegna ertu *að* læra íslensku? (preposition for purpose)</p>
<p>8. Hvað ætlar þú að borða *í* kvöld? (preposition for time)</p>
<p>9. Hver býr í húsinu *við* hliðina? (preposition for location)</p>
<p>10. Hvenær kemur þú *til* baka? (preposition for return)</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Hvað ertu að *hugsa* um? (verb for thinking).</p>
<p>2. Hvar býrð þú *á* sumrin? (preposition for location during a season).</p>
<p>3. Hvaðan koma þau *frá*? (preposition for origin).</p>
<p>4. Hverjum gafstu gjöfina *til*? (preposition indicating direction towards someone).</p>
<p>5. Hvers vegna ertu *án* hans? (preposition indicating the absence of someone).</p>
<p>6. Hvernig ferð þú *í* vinnuna? (preposition indicating direction towards a place).</p>
<p>7. Hvað ætlar þú að gera *með* þessu? (preposition indicating usage or purpose).</p>
<p>8. Hvað heitir þessi staður *við* sjóinn? (preposition indicating proximity).</p>
<p>9. Hver varstu að tala *við*? (preposition indicating the person you are communicating with).</p>
<p>10. Hvenær kemurðu *úr* vinnunni? (preposition indicating coming out from a place).</p>