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Present continuous tense Exercises in Kannada language

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The present continuous tense in the Kannada language is essential for expressing actions that are currently happening or ongoing. This tense is formed by combining the present tense of the verb "to be" with the present participle of the main verb. In Kannada, the equivalent structure involves using the verb "ಇರು" (iru) along with the verb stem followed by the suffixes "-ತ್ತ" (tta) or "-ತ್ತಾ" (ttā) depending on the subject. For example, "I am eating" translates to "ನಾನು ತಿನ್ನುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ" (nānu tinnuttiddēne). Understanding and practicing the present continuous tense is crucial for effective communication in Kannada, as it helps convey immediate and ongoing actions with clarity. This page offers a variety of grammar exercises designed to reinforce your comprehension and usage of the present continuous tense. By engaging with these exercises, you will enhance your ability to form sentences that accurately describe actions happening in the present moment, thereby improving your overall fluency in Kannada.

Exercise 1

1. ಅವಳು ಪುಸ್ತಕವನ್ನು *ಓದುತ್ತಿದೆ* (verb for reading). 2. ನಾನು ಬಸ್ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ *ನಿರೀಕ್ಷಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ* (verb for waiting). 3. ಅವರು ಪಾಠವನ್ನು *ಕಲಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ* (verb for teaching). 4. ಅವನು ಸ್ನಾನ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾನೆ *ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾನೆ* (verb for bathing). 5. ನಾವು ಚಲನಚಿತ್ರವನ್ನು *ನೋಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇವೆ* (verb for watching). 6. ಅವಳಿಗೆ ತಿನ್ನಲು *ಇಷ್ಟವಿದೆ* (verb for eating). 7. ಅವರು ಕಚೇರಿಗೆ *ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ* (verb for going). 8. ಅವನು ಕಾದಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾನೆ *ಕಾದಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾನೆ* (verb for fighting). 9. ನಾನು ಹಾಡು *ಹಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ* (verb for singing). 10. ಅವರು ಪಯಣ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ *ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ* (verb for traveling).

Exercise 2

1. The boy is *playing* in the park (activity with a ball). 2. She is *cooking* dinner in the kitchen (preparing food). 3. They are *reading* a book in the library (activity with a book). 4. The dog is *barking* loudly at the strangers (sound made by a dog). 5. He is *writing* a letter to his friend (activity with a pen). 6. The birds are *singing* in the morning (activity related to birds). 7. She is *drawing* a picture of the mountains (creating art). 8. The children are *dancing* to the music (activity related to music). 9. He is *running* in the marathon (fast movement on foot). 10. The teacher is *teaching* a new lesson (activity in a classroom).

Exercise 3

1. He is *eating* an apple (verb for consuming food). 2. She is *writing* a letter to her friend (verb for putting words on paper). 3. They are *playing* in the park (verb for engaging in a recreational activity). 4. The dog is *barking* at the stranger (verb for making a loud noise). 5. We are *cooking* dinner together (verb for preparing food). 6. The teacher is *teaching* a lesson (verb for instructing students). 7. He is *reading* a book in the library (verb for looking at and understanding written words). 8. She is *dancing* at the party (verb for moving rhythmically to music). 9. They are *singing* a song on stage (verb for producing musical sounds with the voice). 10. The child is *drawing* a picture (verb for creating an image with a pencil or pen).