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Present tense verb forms Exercises in Kannada language
Understanding present tense verb forms is crucial for mastering Kannada, a Dravidian language spoken predominantly in the Indian state of Karnataka. The present tense in Kannada is used to describe actions that are currently happening or habitual actions. Unlike in English, Kannada verb conjugations change based on the subject's gender, number, and formality level. This can initially seem complex to English speakers, but with practice, recognizing and using these patterns becomes intuitive. By focusing on the present tense, you will build a strong foundation for speaking, reading, and writing in Kannada.
In Kannada, verbs are conjugated by modifying the root verb to correspond with the subject pronouns like "I," "you," "he," "she," and "they." For example, the verb "maadu" (ಮಾಡು), which means "to do," changes its form in the present tense depending on the subject: "I do" is "nanu maaduttini" (ನಾನು ಮಾಡುತ್ತೇನೆ), "you do" (singular, informal) is "neenu maaduttia" (ನೀನು ಮಾಡುತ್ತೀಯ), and "he does" is "avanu maaduttane" (ಅವನು ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾನೆ). These exercises will guide you through various scenarios and contexts, helping you to internalize these conjugation patterns and apply them correctly in everyday conversations.
Exercise 1
<p>1. He *eats* breakfast every day (verb for consuming food).</p>
<p>2. They *play* cricket in the evening (verb for participating in a sport).</p>
<p>3. She *writes* letters to her friends (verb for creating text).</p>
<p>4. We *listen* to music in the car (verb for hearing sounds).</p>
<p>5. The cat *sleeps* on the couch (verb for resting).</p>
<p>6. I *read* books at night (verb for looking at and understanding written text).</p>
<p>7. You *cook* dinner for the family (verb for preparing food).</p>
<p>8. The children *draw* pictures in art class (verb for creating images).</p>
<p>9. He *drives* to work every morning (verb for operating a vehicle).</p>
<p>10. We *watch* movies on weekends (verb for viewing visual content).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. ಅವನು *ಓದುತ್ತಾನೆ* ಪುಸ್ತಕ (verb for reading).</p>
<p>2. ನಾವು *ಕೇಳುತ್ತೇವೆ* ಸಂಗೀತ (verb for listening).</p>
<p>3. ಅವರು *ಬರೆಯುತ್ತಾರೆ* ಪತ್ರ (verb for writing).</p>
<p>4. ಅವಳು *ಬಾಳುತ್ತಾಳೆ* ಪಲಾಹಾರ (verb for eating).</p>
<p>5. ನಾನು *ನಡೆಯುತ್ತೇನೆ* ಪಾರ್ಕ್ಗೆ (verb for walking).</p>
<p>6. ಅವರು *ನಗುತ್ತಾರೆ* ಟಿವಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ (verb for laughing).</p>
<p>7. ಅವನು *ಆಡುತ್ತಾನೆ* ಕ್ರಿಕೆಟ್ (verb for playing).</p>
<p>8. ಅವಳು *ಮಾತನಾಡುತ್ತಾಳೆ* ಫೋನ್ನಲ್ಲಿ (verb for speaking).</p>
<p>9. ಅವರು *ನೋಡುತ್ತಾರೆ* ಚಿತ್ರ (verb for watching).</p>
<p>10. ನಾವು *ಕಲಿಸುತ್ತೇವೆ* ಕನ್ನಡ (verb for learning).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. ನಾನೂ *ಓದುತ್ತೇನೆ* ಪುಸ್ತಕವನ್ನು (verb for reading).</p>
<p>2. ಅವನು *ಬರೆಯುತ್ತಾನೆ* ಪತ್ರವನ್ನು (verb for writing).</p>
<p>3. ಅವಳು *ಹಾಡುತ್ತಾಳೆ* ಹಾಡನ್ನು (verb for singing).</p>
<p>4. ನಾವು *ಆಡುತ್ತೇವೆ* ಆಟವನ್ನು (verb for playing).</p>
<p>5. ಅವರು *ನಡುಕುತ್ತಿರುವರು* ರಸ್ತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ (verb for walking).</p>
<p>6. ನೀನು *ಊಟಮಾಡುತ್ತೀಯ* ಮನೆದಲ್ಲಿ (verb for eating).</p>
<p>7. ನಾನು *ಕಲಿಯುತ್ತೇನೆ* ಕನ್ನಡವನ್ನು (verb for learning).</p>
<p>8. ಅವನು *ನಗುತ್ತಾನೆ* ಕಥೆಗೆ (verb for laughing).</p>
<p>9. ಅವರು *ನೋಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ* ಟಿವಿಯನ್ನು (verb for watching).</p>
<p>10. ಅವಳು *ಹೇಗಿದ್ದಾಳೆ* ಮಗುವನ್ನು (verb for caring).</p>