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Welcome to this exciting lesson on '''Verbs and Tenses''' in Sinhala! Understanding verbs and tenses is crucial for expressing actions and events clearly in any language, including Sinhala. As you embark on this journey, you’ll discover how to convey what happened in the past, what is happening now, and what will happen in the future.
 
In this lesson, we will cover the following sections:


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== Introduction ==
=== Importance of Verbs and Tenses in Sinhala ===
 
Verbs are the heart of any sentence, acting as the action or state of being. Tenses help us place those actions in time. In Sinhala, just like in English, using the correct tense is essential for clear communication. Whether you’re telling a friend about your day, describing an event, or planning for the future, knowing how to use verbs and their respective tenses will empower you to express yourself more fluently.


Welcome to Unit 2 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Sinhala Course"! In this unit, we will dive into the fascinating world of Sinhala verbs and tenses. Verbs are an essential part of any language, as they allow us to express actions and events. Understanding how to use verbs correctly and how tenses work will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in Sinhala.
=== Structure of the Lesson ===


In this lesson, we will cover the basics of Sinhala verbs and tenses, focusing on how to express actions and events in the past, present, and future. We will explore the different verb forms and learn how to conjugate verbs in different tenses. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in Sinhala verb usage and be able to confidently express yourself in various time frames.
1. '''Introduction to Sinhala Verbs'''


Let's get started!
2. '''Tenses Explained'''


== Verbs in Sinhala ==
* Present Tense


Verbs are words that express actions, states, or occurrences. In Sinhala, verbs play an important role in sentence construction and convey information about when an action took place. Unlike nouns, verbs in Sinhala can be more complex due to their various forms and conjugations.
* Past Tense


A Sinhala verb consists of a stem and an ending. The stem represents the core meaning of the verb, while the ending indicates the tense, aspect, mood, and other grammatical features. Let's take a look at an example:
* Future Tense
 
3. '''Examples of Verbs in Different Tenses'''
 
4. '''Practice Exercises'''
 
5. '''Solutions to Exercises'''
 
== Introduction to Sinhala Verbs ==
 
Verbs in Sinhala are words that describe actions, conditions, or occurrences. They can indicate what someone is doing or what is happening around them. For beginners, it’s essential to learn some common verbs that you’ll use frequently in conversation.
 
=== Common Sinhala Verbs ===
 
Here’s a list of some common Sinhala verbs:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| කථා කළා || kathā kaḷā || spoke
 
|-
 
| යන්න || yanna || to go
 
|-
 
| ආවේ || āvē || came
 
|-
 
| බලන්න || balanna || to see
 
|-
 
| හොයාගන්න || hoyāganna || to find
 
|-
|-
| කරනවා || karanavā || to do
 
| සෙල්ලම් කරන්න || sellam karanna || to play
 
|-
|-
| යමෙක් කරනවා || yamek karanavā || he/she/it does
 
| කන්න || kanna || to eat
 
|-
|-
| දැන් කරනවා || daṇ karanavā || he/she/it did
 
| පියවර || piyavara || to step
 
|-
|-
| කරන්නේ නෑ || karan nē nā || he/she/it will not do
 
| ඉන්න || inna || to be
 
|-
 
| හිතන්න || hitanna || to think
 
|}
|}


In the examples above, we can see how the verb "karanavā" changes based on the tense and subject. The stem "kara" remains constant, while the endings change to indicate different tenses and subjects. Paying attention to these changes is crucial for conveying the correct meaning in Sinhala.
== Tenses Explained ==


Now, let's explore the different tenses and how they are formed in Sinhala.
Tenses in Sinhala indicate the time of an action. There are three primary tenses we will focus on: '''Present''', '''Past''', and '''Future'''. Each tense has its own unique form and usage.  


=== Present Tense ===
=== Present Tense ===


The present tense is used to describe actions happening at the current moment or actions that occur regularly. To form the present tense in Sinhala, we generally add the suffix "-ය" ("-ya") to the verb stem. Let's look at some examples:
The present tense is used to describe actions happening now or general truths. In Sinhala, the present tense is often marked by specific verb endings.
 
==== Present Tense Structure ====
 
For most verbs, the present tense is formed by adding the suffix '''-යි''' ('''-yi''') or '''-නවා''' ('''-navā''') to the root verb.
 
Examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| ගෙදරදීය || gedaradiya || (I) am at home
 
| මම කතා කළා || mama kathā kaḷā || I speak
 
|-
|-
| පැයක් ගෙදරදීය || pēyak gedaradiya || (I) am going home
 
| ඔහු යන්නේ || ohu yannē || He is going
 
|-
 
| අපි ආවේ || api āvē || We come
 
|-
|-
| ගෙදරදීයාට || gedaradiyāta || (I) to home
 
| ඔබ බලනවා || oba balanavā || You see
 
|-
|-
| ගෙදරදීයාගේ || gedaradiyāge || of (my) home
 
| ඔයා හොයාගන්නවා || oyā hoyāgannavā || You find
 
|}
|}


In the examples above, we can see how the present tense is formed by adding "-ය" ("-ya") to the verb stem. This suffix can change based on the ending sound of the stem for easier pronunciation.
=== Past Tense ===
 
The past tense describes actions that have already happened. In Sinhala, the past tense can be formed by changing the verb ending.


=== Past Tense ===
==== Past Tense Structure ====
 
Past tense is typically formed by adding the suffix '''-ලා''' ('''-lā''') or '''-නවා''' ('''-navā''') to the root verb.


The past tense is used to describe actions that have already happened. In Sinhala, the past tense is generally formed by adding the suffix "-ක" ("-ka") to the verb stem. Let's see some examples:
Examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| මම කථා කළා || mama kathā kaḷā || I spoke
 
|-
|-
| මම ගිහින් පාඩම් කරා || mama gihiṇ pāḍam kara || I studied the lesson
 
| ඔහු ගියා || ohu giyā || He went
 
|-
|-
| ඔවුන් ඉවර කරා || ōwun ivara kara || they left
 
| අපි ආවා || api āvā || We came
 
|-
|-
| ඔහු පාඩම් කරා || ōhu pāḍam kara || he/she studied the lesson
 
| ඔබ බලලා || oba balalā || You saw
 
|-
|-
| ඊයේ පාඩම් කරා || īyē pāḍam kara || yesterday (he/she) studied the lesson
 
| ඔයා හොයාගත්තා || oyā hoyāgatthā || You found
 
|}
|}


In the examples above, we can see how the past tense is formed by adding "-ක" ("-ka") to the verb stem. This suffix can also change based on the ending sound of the stem for easier pronunciation.
=== Future Tense ===


=== Future Tense ===
The future tense is used to express actions that will happen. It is formed by adding the suffix '''-න්නේ''' ('''-nnē''') or '''-නවා''' ('''-navā''') to the root verb.
 
==== Future Tense Structure ====


The future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future. In Sinhala, the future tense is generally formed by adding the word "මෙන්" ("mēn") before the verb. Let's look at some examples:
Examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
! Sinhala !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| මම යමෙක් කරන්නේ || mama yamek karan nē || I will do something
 
| මම කථා කරන්නම් || mama kathā karannam || I will speak
 
|-
|-
| ඔහුට පාඩම් කරන්නේ || ōhuṭ pāḍam karan nē || he/she will study the lesson
 
| ඔහු යනවා || ohu yānawā || He will go
 
|-
|-
| ඊයේ මම යමෙක් කරන්නේ || īyē mama yamek karan nē || tomorrow I will do something
 
| අපි ආවන්නම් || api āvannam || We will come
 
|-
|-
| මාව වැඩක් නම් කරන්නේ නෑ || māva vēḍak nam karan nē nā || I will not work if tired
 
| ඔබ බලන්න || oba balanna || You will see
 
|-
 
| ඔයා හොයාගන්නවා || oyā hoyāgannavā || You will find
 
|}
|}


In the examples above, we can see how the future tense is formed by adding "මෙන්" ("mēn") before the verb. This word indicates that the action will happen in the future.
== Examples of Verbs in Different Tenses ==
 
Let’s delve deeper into how verbs change according to the tense, using more examples:
 
=== Present Tense Examples ===


== Cultural Insights ==
* I eat rice. (මම බත් කනවා || mama bath kanavā)


Now that we have covered the basics of Sinhala verbs and tenses, let's take a moment to explore the cultural aspects of language learning. Language is deeply intertwined with culture, and understanding the cultural context of a language can enhance your learning experience and help you connect with native speakers on a deeper level.
* She reads a book. (ඇය පොත කියනවා || æya potha kiyanavā)


In Sinhala culture, the way verbs and tenses are used may vary across different regions or social groups. Certain dialects or colloquialisms may have unique verb forms or tenses that are specific to those areas. For example, in rural areas, you may come across verb forms that are not commonly used in formal or urban settings.
* They play cricket. (ඔවුන් ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රීඩා කරනවා || ovun krikaṭ krīḍā karanavā)


Additionally, historical influences can also shape the way verbs and tenses are used in Sinhala. Sri Lanka has a rich history, with influences from various cultures such as Indian, Portuguese, Dutch, and British. These influences may have left traces in the language, affecting verb usage and tenses in different ways.
* We dance at the party. (අපි පක්ෂයේ නටනවා || api pakṣayē naṭanavā)


To truly immerse yourself in the Sinhala language, it can be beneficial to explore cultural aspects such as literature, music, and films. These mediums can provide valuable insights into the nuances of verb usage and tenses, as well as expose you to different dialects and regional variations.
* You write a letter. (ඔබ ලිපිය ලියනවා || oba lipiya liyānawā)
 
=== Past Tense Examples ===
 
* I ate rice. (මම බත් කාලා || mama bath kālā)
 
* She read a book. (ඇය පොත කියලා || æya potha kiyalā)
 
* They played cricket. (ඔවුන් ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රීඩා කළා || ovun krikaṭ krīḍā kaḷā)
 
* We danced at the party. (අපි පක්ෂයේ නටලා || api pakṣayē naṭalā)
 
* You wrote a letter. (ඔබ ලිපිය ලියා || oba lipiya liyā)
 
=== Future Tense Examples ===
 
* I will eat rice. (මම බත් කනවා || mama bath kanavā)
 
* She will read a book. (ඇය පොත කියනවා || æya potha kiyanavā)
 
* They will play cricket. (ඔවුන් ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රීඩා කරනවා || ovun krikaṭ krīḍā karanavā)
 
* We will dance at the party. (අපි පක්ෂයේ නටනවා || api pakṣayē naṭanavā)
 
* You will write a letter. (ඔබ ලිපිය ලියනවා || oba lipiya liyānawā)


== Practice Exercises ==
== Practice Exercises ==


Now that we have learned about Sinhala verbs and tenses, it's time to put our knowledge into practice! Here are some exercises to help you reinforce what you've learned:
Now that we have explored the verbs and tenses thoroughly, it's your turn to practice! Here are some exercises to reinforce your learning:


Exercise 1: Conjugation Practice
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
Conjugate the following verbs in the given tenses:
1. කරනවා (karanavā) - Present tense, third person singular
2. බලනවා (balanavā) - Past tense, first person plural
3. නියමයි (niyamayi) - Future tense, second person singular
4. සිංහලෙන් කරනවා (sinhalēn karanavā) - Present tense, third person plural


Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Translate the following sentences into Sinhala:
1. I am going to the market.
2. She ate a delicious meal.
3. We will meet tomorrow.
4. They are singing a beautiful song.


Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks
1. මම (යන්න) ______.
Fill in the blanks with the correct verb form:
1. ඔහු චූන් වෙන්නේ කොහොමද?
2. මා ප්‍රියතම ස්තුතියි, ඔයා ද?
3. මම පාඩම් කියා ගියේ කොහොමද?
4. ඔවුන් සුපිරිම බර ගන්නේ කොහොමද?
5. අපි සිංහල කුමක්ද?


== Solutions ==
2. ඇය (කියන්න) ______.


Exercise 1: Conjugation Practice
3. ඔවුන් (ඉන්න) ______.
1. කරනවා (karanavā) - කරනවා (karanavā)
2. බලනවා (balanavā) - බලා (balā)
3. නියමයි (niyamayi) - නියම් කරයි (niyam karayi)
4. සිංහලෙන් කරනවා (sinhalēn karanavā) - කරයි (karayi)


Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences
4. අපි (ඉස්සර) ______.
1. මම වෙලා වෙන්නේ තොල්.
2. ඇය ආරාධනාවන්ට බිම් පැහැනීම් කියා.
3. අපි හෙට සම්බන්ධව යි.
4. ඔවුන් ගීතයක් ගීතය ගැනීමට හොඳයි.


Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks
5. ඔබ (කන්න) ______.
1. ඔහු චූන් වෙන්නේ කොහොමද?
2. මා ප්‍රියතම ස්තුතියි, ඔයා ද?
3. මම පාඩම් කියා ගියේ කොහොමද?
4. ඔවුන් සුපිරිම බර ගන්නේ කොහොමද?
5. අපි සිංහල කුමක්ද?


== Conclusion ==
=== Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences ===


Congratulations! You have successfully completed Unit 2 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Sinhala Course." In this lesson, we delved into the world of Sinhala verbs and tenses, learning how to express actions and events in the past, present, and future. We explored the different verb forms and conjugations, and practiced using them in various exercises.
Translate the following sentences into Sinhala.


Remember to continue practicing your verb usage and tenses to solidify your understanding. As you progress in your Sinhala journey, you will encounter more complex verb forms and tenses. Embrace the challenge and keep exploring the rich cultural aspects of the language.
1. I will find a book.


In the next unit, we will dive into Sinhala culture, exploring festivals, cuisine, and more. Stay tuned for an exciting adventure into the vibrant world of Sinhala society.
2. They saw the movie.


Happy learning!
3. She eats rice.
 
4. We went to the beach.
 
5. You will play cricket.
 
=== Exercise 3: Verb Tense Identification ===
 
Identify the tense of the following sentences.
 
1. මම පාසලට යනවා.
 
2. ඔහු කථා කළා.
 
3. අපි ගියා.
 
4. ඇය පොත කියනවා.
 
5. ඔවුන් ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රීඩා කරනවා.
 
=== Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences ===
 
Using the verbs below, create sentences in different tenses.
 
1. (කන්න)
 
2. (යන්න)
 
3. (කථා කළා)
 
4. (ඉන්න)
 
5. (හිතන්න)
 
=== Exercise 5: Matching Exercise ===
 
Match the Sinhala sentences with their English translations.
 
1. මම කථා කරනවා.
 
2. ඔහු ගියා.
 
3. ඔබ බලනවා.
 
4. අපි ආවා.
 
5. ඔවුන් කෑවා.
 
A. You see. 
 
B. They ate. 
 
C. I am speaking. 
 
D. He went. 
 
E. We came. 
 
=== Exercise 6: Verb Conjugation ===
 
Conjugate the verb "කන්න" (to eat) in all three tenses:
 
1. Present
 
2. Past
 
3. Future
 
=== Exercise 7: Change the Tense ===
 
Rewrite the following sentences in the past tense.
 
1. මම යනවා.
 
2. ඔබ බලනවා.
 
3. ඔහු හිතනවා.
 
4. අපි කතා කරනවා.
 
5. ඔවුන් සෙල්ලම් කරනවා.
 
=== Exercise 8: Sentence Correction ===
 
Correct the following sentences if they contain any mistakes.
 
1. ඔහු කථා කළා.
 
2. මම බලනවා.
 
3. අපි කන්න.
 
4. ඔබ යනවා.
 
5. ඔවුන් ආවා.
 
=== Exercise 9: Describe Your Day ===
 
Write a short paragraph about your day using at least five verbs in different tenses.
 
=== Exercise 10: Role Play ===
 
Pair up with a partner and create a dialogue using verbs in different tenses. One person describes their day, while the other asks questions.
 
== Solutions to Exercises ==
 
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
 
1. මම (යන්න) යනවා.
 
2. ඇය (කියන්න) කියනවා.
 
3. ඔවුන් (ඉන්න) ඉන්නවා.
 
4. අපි (ඉස්සර) ගියෙමු.
 
5. ඔබ (කන්න) කනවා.
 
=== Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences ===
 
1. මම පොත හොයාගන්නවා.
 
2. ඔවුන් චිත්‍රපටය දැකලා.
 
3. ඇය බත් කනවා.
 
4. අපි මුහුදට ගියා.
 
5. ඔබ ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රීඩා කරන්නෙමු.
 
=== Exercise 3: Verb Tense Identification ===
 
1. Present
 
2. Past
 
3. Past
 
4. Present
 
5. Present
 
=== Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences ===
 
(Answers will vary. Here are examples.)
 
1. මම කන්න යනවා. (I will go to eat.)
 
2. ඇය යන්න යනවා. (She is going.)
 
3. ඔහු කථා කළා. (He spoke.)
 
4. අපි ඉන්නෙමු. (We are being.)
 
5. ඔවුන් හිතනවා. (They think.)
 
=== Exercise 5: Matching Exercise ===
 
1 - C 
 
2 - D 
 
3 - A 
 
4 - E 
 
5 - B 
 
=== Exercise 6: Verb Conjugation ===
 
1. Present: කනවා (kanavā) 
 
2. Past: කාලා (kālā) 
 
3. Future: කන්නම් (kannam) 
 
=== Exercise 7: Change the Tense ===
 
1. මම ගියෙමි. 
 
2. ඔබ බලලා. 
 
3. ඔහු හිතාගිය. 
 
4. අපි කථා කළා. 
 
5. ඔවුන් සෙල්ලම් කළා. 
 
=== Exercise 8: Sentence Correction ===
 
(Answers will vary depending on the original sentences provided.)
 
=== Exercise 9: Describe Your Day ===
 
(Answers will vary. Student should construct a paragraph using verbs in different tenses.)
 
=== Exercise 10: Role Play ===
 
(Answers will vary. Student should engage in a dialogue using verbs from different tenses.)
 
Congratulations on completing the lesson on '''Verbs and Tenses''' in Sinhala! Remember, practice is key to mastering these concepts, so keep using verbs in different tenses as you continue your journey in learning Sinhala.


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Welcome to this exciting lesson on Verbs and Tenses in Sinhala! Understanding verbs and tenses is crucial for expressing actions and events clearly in any language, including Sinhala. As you embark on this journey, you’ll discover how to convey what happened in the past, what is happening now, and what will happen in the future.

In this lesson, we will cover the following sections:

Importance of Verbs and Tenses in Sinhala[edit | edit source]

Verbs are the heart of any sentence, acting as the action or state of being. Tenses help us place those actions in time. In Sinhala, just like in English, using the correct tense is essential for clear communication. Whether you’re telling a friend about your day, describing an event, or planning for the future, knowing how to use verbs and their respective tenses will empower you to express yourself more fluently.

Structure of the Lesson[edit | edit source]

1. Introduction to Sinhala Verbs

2. Tenses Explained

  • Present Tense
  • Past Tense
  • Future Tense

3. Examples of Verbs in Different Tenses

4. Practice Exercises

5. Solutions to Exercises

Introduction to Sinhala Verbs[edit | edit source]

Verbs in Sinhala are words that describe actions, conditions, or occurrences. They can indicate what someone is doing or what is happening around them. For beginners, it’s essential to learn some common verbs that you’ll use frequently in conversation.

Common Sinhala Verbs[edit | edit source]

Here’s a list of some common Sinhala verbs:

Sinhala Pronunciation English
කථා කළා kathā kaḷā spoke
යන්න yanna to go
ආවේ āvē came
බලන්න balanna to see
හොයාගන්න hoyāganna to find
සෙල්ලම් කරන්න sellam karanna to play
කන්න kanna to eat
පියවර piyavara to step
ඉන්න inna to be
හිතන්න hitanna to think

Tenses Explained[edit | edit source]

Tenses in Sinhala indicate the time of an action. There are three primary tenses we will focus on: Present, Past, and Future. Each tense has its own unique form and usage.

Present Tense[edit | edit source]

The present tense is used to describe actions happening now or general truths. In Sinhala, the present tense is often marked by specific verb endings.

Present Tense Structure[edit | edit source]

For most verbs, the present tense is formed by adding the suffix -යි (-yi) or -නවා (-navā) to the root verb.

Examples:

Sinhala Pronunciation English
මම කතා කළා mama kathā kaḷā I speak
ඔහු යන්නේ ohu yannē He is going
අපි ආවේ api āvē We come
ඔබ බලනවා oba balanavā You see
ඔයා හොයාගන්නවා oyā hoyāgannavā You find

Past Tense[edit | edit source]

The past tense describes actions that have already happened. In Sinhala, the past tense can be formed by changing the verb ending.

Past Tense Structure[edit | edit source]

Past tense is typically formed by adding the suffix -ලා (-lā) or -නවා (-navā) to the root verb.

Examples:

Sinhala Pronunciation English
මම කථා කළා mama kathā kaḷā I spoke
ඔහු ගියා ohu giyā He went
අපි ආවා api āvā We came
ඔබ බලලා oba balalā You saw
ඔයා හොයාගත්තා oyā hoyāgatthā You found

Future Tense[edit | edit source]

The future tense is used to express actions that will happen. It is formed by adding the suffix -න්නේ (-nnē) or -නවා (-navā) to the root verb.

Future Tense Structure[edit | edit source]

Examples:

Sinhala Pronunciation English
මම කථා කරන්නම් mama kathā karannam I will speak
ඔහු යනවා ohu yānawā He will go
අපි ආවන්නම් api āvannam We will come
ඔබ බලන්න oba balanna You will see
ඔයා හොයාගන්නවා oyā hoyāgannavā You will find

Examples of Verbs in Different Tenses[edit | edit source]

Let’s delve deeper into how verbs change according to the tense, using more examples:

Present Tense Examples[edit | edit source]

  • I eat rice. (මම බත් කනවා || mama bath kanavā)
  • She reads a book. (ඇය පොත කියනවා || æya potha kiyanavā)
  • They play cricket. (ඔවුන් ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රීඩා කරනවා || ovun krikaṭ krīḍā karanavā)
  • We dance at the party. (අපි පක්ෂයේ නටනවා || api pakṣayē naṭanavā)
  • You write a letter. (ඔබ ලිපිය ලියනවා || oba lipiya liyānawā)

Past Tense Examples[edit | edit source]

  • I ate rice. (මම බත් කාලා || mama bath kālā)
  • She read a book. (ඇය පොත කියලා || æya potha kiyalā)
  • They played cricket. (ඔවුන් ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රීඩා කළා || ovun krikaṭ krīḍā kaḷā)
  • We danced at the party. (අපි පක්ෂයේ නටලා || api pakṣayē naṭalā)
  • You wrote a letter. (ඔබ ලිපිය ලියා || oba lipiya liyā)

Future Tense Examples[edit | edit source]

  • I will eat rice. (මම බත් කනවා || mama bath kanavā)
  • She will read a book. (ඇය පොත කියනවා || æya potha kiyanavā)
  • They will play cricket. (ඔවුන් ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රීඩා කරනවා || ovun krikaṭ krīḍā karanavā)
  • We will dance at the party. (අපි පක්ෂයේ නටනවා || api pakṣayē naṭanavā)
  • You will write a letter. (ඔබ ලිපිය ලියනවා || oba lipiya liyānawā)

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we have explored the verbs and tenses thoroughly, it's your turn to practice! Here are some exercises to reinforce your learning:

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

1. මම (යන්න) ______.

2. ඇය (කියන්න) ______.

3. ඔවුන් (ඉන්න) ______.

4. අපි (ඉස්සර) ______.

5. ඔබ (කන්න) ______.

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Sinhala.

1. I will find a book.

2. They saw the movie.

3. She eats rice.

4. We went to the beach.

5. You will play cricket.

Exercise 3: Verb Tense Identification[edit | edit source]

Identify the tense of the following sentences.

1. මම පාසලට යනවා.

2. ඔහු කථා කළා.

3. අපි ගියා.

4. ඇය පොත කියනවා.

5. ඔවුන් ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රීඩා කරනවා.

Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

Using the verbs below, create sentences in different tenses.

1. (කන්න)

2. (යන්න)

3. (කථා කළා)

4. (ඉන්න)

5. (හිතන්න)

Exercise 5: Matching Exercise[edit | edit source]

Match the Sinhala sentences with their English translations.

1. මම කථා කරනවා.

2. ඔහු ගියා.

3. ඔබ බලනවා.

4. අපි ආවා.

5. ඔවුන් කෑවා.

A. You see.

B. They ate.

C. I am speaking.

D. He went.

E. We came.

Exercise 6: Verb Conjugation[edit | edit source]

Conjugate the verb "කන්න" (to eat) in all three tenses:

1. Present

2. Past

3. Future

Exercise 7: Change the Tense[edit | edit source]

Rewrite the following sentences in the past tense.

1. මම යනවා.

2. ඔබ බලනවා.

3. ඔහු හිතනවා.

4. අපි කතා කරනවා.

5. ඔවුන් සෙල්ලම් කරනවා.

Exercise 8: Sentence Correction[edit | edit source]

Correct the following sentences if they contain any mistakes.

1. ඔහු කථා කළා.

2. මම බලනවා.

3. අපි කන්න.

4. ඔබ යනවා.

5. ඔවුන් ආවා.

Exercise 9: Describe Your Day[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph about your day using at least five verbs in different tenses.

Exercise 10: Role Play[edit | edit source]

Pair up with a partner and create a dialogue using verbs in different tenses. One person describes their day, while the other asks questions.

Solutions to Exercises[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

1. මම (යන්න) යනවා.

2. ඇය (කියන්න) කියනවා.

3. ඔවුන් (ඉන්න) ඉන්නවා.

4. අපි (ඉස්සර) ගියෙමු.

5. ඔබ (කන්න) කනවා.

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

1. මම පොත හොයාගන්නවා.

2. ඔවුන් චිත්‍රපටය දැකලා.

3. ඇය බත් කනවා.

4. අපි මුහුදට ගියා.

5. ඔබ ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රීඩා කරන්නෙමු.

Exercise 3: Verb Tense Identification[edit | edit source]

1. Present

2. Past

3. Past

4. Present

5. Present

Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

(Answers will vary. Here are examples.)

1. මම කන්න යනවා. (I will go to eat.)

2. ඇය යන්න යනවා. (She is going.)

3. ඔහු කථා කළා. (He spoke.)

4. අපි ඉන්නෙමු. (We are being.)

5. ඔවුන් හිතනවා. (They think.)

Exercise 5: Matching Exercise[edit | edit source]

1 - C

2 - D

3 - A

4 - E

5 - B

Exercise 6: Verb Conjugation[edit | edit source]

1. Present: කනවා (kanavā)

2. Past: කාලා (kālā)

3. Future: කන්නම් (kannam)

Exercise 7: Change the Tense[edit | edit source]

1. මම ගියෙමි.

2. ඔබ බලලා.

3. ඔහු හිතාගිය.

4. අපි කථා කළා.

5. ඔවුන් සෙල්ලම් කළා.

Exercise 8: Sentence Correction[edit | edit source]

(Answers will vary depending on the original sentences provided.)

Exercise 9: Describe Your Day[edit | edit source]

(Answers will vary. Student should construct a paragraph using verbs in different tenses.)

Exercise 10: Role Play[edit | edit source]

(Answers will vary. Student should engage in a dialogue using verbs from different tenses.)

Congratulations on completing the lesson on Verbs and Tenses in Sinhala! Remember, practice is key to mastering these concepts, so keep using verbs in different tenses as you continue your journey in learning Sinhala.

Table of Contents - Sinhala Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Unit 1: Introduction


Unit 2: Basic Grammar


Unit 3: Sinhala Culture


Unit 4: Daily Life


Unit 5: Advanced Grammar


Unit 6: Sinhala Society


Unit 7: Holidays and Travel


Unit 8: Conversational Sinhala


Unit 9: Sinhala History


Unit 10: Proficiency Test Preparation

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