VOORSETSELS (Prepositions)
Aktiwiteit 1: Onderstreep die voorsetsel
(Underline the preposition)
1. Die kat slaap onder die kombers.
(The cat sleeps under the blanket.)
✅ “Onder” shows position.
2. Ons gaan na die strand.
(We are going to the beach.)
✅ “Na” shows direction.
3. Hy bly in ’n groot huis.
(He lives in a big house.)
✅ “In” shows place.
4. Die kind klim op die stoel.
(The child climbs onto the chair.)
✅ “Op” shows upward movement.
5. Die honde hardloop langs die pad.
(The dogs run next to the road.)
✅ “Langs” shows beside/alongside.
6. Pa sit by die vuur.
(Dad sits by the fire.)
✅ “By” shows proximity.
7. Ek wag vir die onderwyser.
(I wait for the teacher.)
✅ “Vir” is used to show waiting.
8. Die skoene is agter die deur.
(The shoes are behind the door.)
✅ “Agter” shows position.
9. Hy ry met die fiets.
(He rides with the bicycle.)
✅ “Met” indicates the method of transport.
10. Die koek is in die oond.
(The cake is in the oven.)
✅ “In” shows place.
Aktiwiteit 2: Kies die korrekte voorsetsel
(Choose the correct preposition)
1. Die boek lê op die vloer.
(The book lies on the floor.)
✅ “Op” = on
2. Ek sit langs my ma.
(I sit next to my mom.)
✅ “Langs” = beside
3. Die kinders speel binne die huis.
(The children play inside the house.)
✅ “Binne” = inside
4. Sy hardloop in die klaskamer in.
(She runs into the classroom.)
✅ “In” = into (movement inside)
5. Die pot staan op die stoof.
(The pot stands on the stove.)
✅ “Op” = on
6. Ons ry met die taxi.
(We ride with the taxi.)
✅ “Met” = with
7. Jan wag vir sy pa.
(Jan waits for his dad.)
✅ “Vir” = for
8. Ek sit die tas bo die kas.
(I put the bag on top of the cupboard.)
✅ “Bo” = on top
9. Die hond lê onder die kombers.
(The dog lies under the blanket.)
✅ “Onder” = under
10. Die meisie kyk na die televisie.
(The girl looks at the television.)
✅ “Na” = at (to look at)
ENKELVOUDIGE SINNE (Simple Sentences)
Explanation: One subject, one verb, one object.
✅ Format: Subject (s), Verb (v), Object (o)
1. Ek (s) eet (v) 'n appel (o)
(I eat an apple.)
2. Die meisie (s) lees (v) 'n boek (o)
(The girl reads a book.)
3. Die hond (s) jaag (v) die kat (o)
(The dog chases the cat.)
4. Ouma (s) bak (v) koek (o)
(Gran bakes cake.)
5. Die onderwyser (s) gee (v) huiswerk (o)
(The teacher gives homework.)
6. Jan (s) skryf (v) 'n brief (o)
(Jan writes a letter.)
7. Die seun (s) skop (v) die bal (o)
(The boy kicks the ball.)
8. My pa (s) ry (v) die motor (o)
(My dad drives the car.)
9. Die baba (s) drink (v) melk (o)
(The baby drinks milk.)
10. Sy (s) vang (v) 'n vis (o)
(She catches a fish.)
BYWOORDE (Adverbs)
Explanation: Adverbs describe the verb (action).
There are different types:
• Tyd (Time): wanneer? (when?) – gister, nou, later
• Plek (Place): waar? (where?) – buite, hier, daar
• Wyse (Manner): hoe? (how?) – vinnig, stadig, hard
Aktiwiteit 1: Onderstreep die bywoord
(Underline the adverb)
1. Die man hardloop vinnig.
(The man runs fast.)
✅ “Vinnig” shows manner.
2. Ons eet nou.
(We eat now.)
✅ “Nou” shows time.
3. Die kinders speel buite.
(The children play outside.)
✅ “Buite” shows place.
4. Sy lag hard.
(She laughs loudly.)
✅ “Hard” shows manner.
5. Ek gaan later winkel toe.
(I am going to the shop later.)
✅ “Later” shows time.
6. Jan kyk hier.
(Jan looks here.)
✅ “Hier” shows place.
7. Die hond blaf kwaad.
(The dog barks angrily.)
✅ “Kwaad” shows manner.
8. Sy slaap vandag vroeg.
(She sleeps early today.)
✅ “Vandag” shows time.
9. Die voëls vlieg hoog.
(The birds fly high.)
✅ “Hoog” shows manner.
10. Ek sal binnekort vertrek.
(I will leave soon.)
✅ “Binnekort” shows time.
Aktiwiteit 2: Kies die korrekte bywoord
(Choose the correct adverb)
1. Hy kom later huis toe.
(He comes home later.)
✅ Time
2. Sy staan buite.
(She stands outside.)
✅ Place
3. Hulle werk vinnig.
(They work quickly.)
✅ Manner
4. Ons begin nou.
(We begin now.)
✅ Time
5. Die seun spring hoog.
(The boy jumps high.)
✅ Manner
6. Die voël sing mooi.
(The bird sings nicely.)
✅ Manner
7. Die kinders slaap vandag.
(The children sleep today.)
✅ Time
8. Sy lees stadig.
(She reads slowly.)
✅ Manner
9. Die meisie wag hier.
(The girl waits here.)
✅ Place
10. Pa vertrek binnekort.
(Dad is leaving soon.)
✅ Time
EIENAAM (Proper noun)
Explanation: A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, month, or thing.
✅ It always starts with a capital letter.
Aktiwiteit: Onderstreep die eienaam
(Underline the proper noun)
1. Jan speel buite.
(Jan plays outside.)
✅ Proper name
2. Ek woon in Durban.
(I live in Durban.)
✅ Place
3. Maart is koud.
(March is cold.)
✅ Month
4. Afrikaans is lekker.
(Afrikaans is fun.)
✅ Language
5. Ons ry Toyota.
(We drive a Toyota.)
✅ Brand name
6. Ek hou van Pizza Hut.
(I like Pizza Hut.)
✅ Brand name
7. Karen eet koek.
(Karen eats cake.)
✅ Name
8. Ons gaan Pretoria toe.
(We go to Pretoria.)
✅ City name
9. April is vakansie.
(April is holiday time.)
✅ Month
10. My hond se naam is Bobby.
(My dog’s name is Bobby.)
✅ Pet name
TUSSENWERPSEL (Interjection)
Explanation: A short word that shows emotion or reaction, like:
Hoera! Eina! Sjoe! Ai!
Aktiwiteit: Onderstreep die tussenwerpsel
(Underline the interjection)
1. Sjoe, dit is koud!
(Wow, it’s cold!)
✅ Tussenwerpsel of surprise
2. Eina, dit seer!
(Ouch, that hurts!)
✅ Pain
3. Hoera, ek het gewen!
(Hooray, I won!)
✅ Joy
4. Ag nee, dis lelik.
(Oh no, that’s ugly.)
✅ Disgust
5. Ai, ek is moeg.
(Oh, I am tired.)
✅ Sigh/complaint
6. Jippie, dit is naweek!
(Yay, it’s weekend!)
✅ Excitement
7. Haai, dis snaaks!
(Hey, that’s funny!)
✅ Surprise
8. Ag nee, dit reën.
(Oh no, it’s raining.)
✅ Complaint
9. Wow, kyk daardie kar!
(Wow, look at that car!)
✅ Amazement
10. Oeps, ek het dit laat val.
(Oops, I dropped it.)
✅ Mistake
VERKLEINWOORDE (Diminutives)
Explanation: A verkleinwoord makes a noun smaller by adding a suffix like:
• -ie, -tjie, -etjie, -kie
✅ Rules explained:
• Words ending in -m, -n, -l, -r: add -etjie
• Words ending in a long vowel (e.g. “tafel”): add -tjie
• One-syllable words: usually get -ie
Aktiwiteit: Skryf die verkleinwoord
(Write the diminutive form)
1. kat → katjie
(cat → kitten)
2. hond → hondjie
(dog → puppy)
3. tafel → tafeltjie
(table → small table)
4. blom → blommetjie
(flower → little flower)
5. boom → boompie
(tree → little tree)
6. rok → rokkie
(dress → little dress)
7. skoen → skoentjie
(shoe → little shoe)
8. boek → boekie
(book → little book)
9. neus → neusie
(nose → little nose)
10. huis → huisie
(house → little house)
