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Prepositions of place Exercises in Welsh language

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Mastering prepositions of place is a crucial step in achieving fluency in any language, and Welsh is no exception. Prepositions of place are words that describe the location of objects, people, or places in relation to one another, such as "above," "below," "between," and "near." In Welsh, these prepositions are used to construct sentences that clearly convey spatial relationships, making your communication more precise and effective. Understanding how to use these prepositions correctly will not only enhance your speaking and writing skills but also deepen your comprehension when listening to or reading Welsh. In this section, you will find a variety of grammar exercises specifically designed to help you practice and master Welsh prepositions of place. These exercises range from fill-in-the-blank activities to sentence transformation tasks, ensuring a comprehensive grasp of each preposition's usage. By working through these exercises, you will become more comfortable with the structure and syntax of Welsh, allowing you to use the language more naturally and confidently in everyday situations. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will provide you with the practice needed to excel in understanding and using Welsh prepositions of place.

Exercise 1

1. Mae'r llyfr *ar* y bwrdd (the book is on the table). 2. Y ci yn cysgu *o dan* y gwely (the dog is sleeping under the bed). 3. Rwy'n byw *ger* yr ysgol (I live near the school). 4. Mae'r siop *wrth* y cornel (the shop is by the corner). 5. Y plant yn chwarae *yn* y parc (the children are playing in the park). 6. Mae'r car *yng nghanol* y ffordd (the car is in the middle of the road). 7. Rydym ni'n cyfarfod *y tu allan i* y sinema (we are meeting outside the cinema). 8. Mae'r llythyr *yn y* blwch post (the letter is in the post box). 9. Mae'r llygoden *o dan* y cwpwrdd (the mouse is under the cupboard). 10. Y ferch yn sefyll *wrth ymyl* y bont (the girl is standing next to the bridge).

Exercise 2

1. Y llyfr yw ar *y* bwrdd (the). 2. Mae'r ci yn eistedd *wrth* y drws (by). 3. Y gath yw *o dan* y gadair (under). 4. Mae'r car yn sefyll *o flaen* y tŷ (in front of). 5. Mae'r plant yn chwarae *yn* y parc (in). 6. Y llythyr yw *yn y* blwch post (in the). 7. Mae'r cwpan ar *ben* y bwrdd (on top of). 8. Y ci yw *y tu ôl i'r* soffa (behind the). 9. Mae'r bws yn dod *o'r* orsaf (from the). 10. Y drws yw *wrth* y ffenestr (by).

Exercise 3

1. Y llyfr ydy *ar* y bwrdd (preposition for 'on'). 2. Mae'r ci yn eistedd *wrth* y drws (preposition for 'by' or 'at'). 3. Rydw i'n byw *yn* y tŷ hwnnw (preposition for 'in'). 4. Mae'r plant yn chwarae *yn* y parc (preposition for 'in' or 'at'). 5. Mae'r siop *drws* nesaf i'r banc (preposition for 'next to'). 6. Rydw i'n eistedd *dan* yr haul (preposition for 'under'). 7. Mae'r gwely *ger* y ffenestr (preposition for 'near'). 8. Rydw i'n aros *yng nghanol* y dref (preposition for 'in the center of'). 9. Mae'r car wedi parcio *o flaen* y tŷ (preposition for 'in front of'). 10. Mae'r gath yn cuddio *y tu ôl* i'r soffa (preposition for 'behind').