Understanding Welsh Interrogative Structures: Exercises

Understanding Welsh interrogative structures is a crucial step in mastering the Welsh language. These structures are essential for forming questions, allowing for clearer and more effective communication. In Welsh, interrogative sentences can vary significantly from English, particularly in terms of word order and the use of question particles. By familiarizing yourself with these differences, you’ll be able to ask questions accurately and understand responses more clearly, which is fundamental for any conversation in Welsh. Our grammar exercises are designed to provide you with practical experience in constructing and recognizing Welsh interrogative sentences. Through a series of targeted activities, you will practice forming questions using various interrogative pronouns, auxiliary verbs, and proper sentence structures. These exercises will not only enhance your grammatical knowledge but also build your confidence in using Welsh in everyday situations. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will serve as a valuable resource in your language learning journey.

Exercise 1

1. Mae hi *yn mynd* i'r ysgol (verb for movement).

2. *Pwy* yw eich athro newydd? (Question word for 'who').

3. *Beth* ydych chi'n hoffi ei wneud yn eich amser sbâr? (Question word for 'what').

4. *Ble* mae'r siop lyfrau? (Question word for 'where').

5. Faint *o'r gloch* yw hi nawr? (Question phrase for asking time).

6. *Pryd* ydych chi'n mynd ar eich gwyliau? (Question word for 'when').

7. Pam *ydych chi'n astudio* Cymraeg? (Question phrase for 'why are you studying').

8. *Sut* mae'r tywydd heddiw? (Question word for 'how').

9. *Faint* o blant sydd gennych chi? (Question word for 'how many').

10. *Pa* lyfr ydych chi'n ei ddarllen ar hyn o bryd? (Question word for 'which').

Exercise 2

1. Ble mae'r *bws*? (Where is the vehicle?).

2. Pryd mae'r *dosbarth* yn dechrau? (When does the class start?).

3. Pwy ydy'r *athro* newydd? (Who is the new teacher?).

4. Pam wyt ti'n *hwylio* heddiw? (Why are you sailing today?).

5. Sut mae *tywydd* heddiw? (How is the weather today?).

6. Faint o *lyfrau* sydd gennych chi? (How many books do you have?).

7. Beth ydy enw'r *ffilm*? (What is the name of the movie?).

8. Pa *llyfr* wyt ti'n darllen? (Which book are you reading?).

9. Sut mae'r *pobl* yn y pentref? (How are the people in the village?).

10. Pryd ydych chi'n *cyrraedd*? (When are you arriving?).

Exercise 3

1. Pwy sy'n *mynd* i'r ysgol heddiw? (verb for movement)

2. Beth *yw* eich enw? (verb "to be")

3. Ble mae'r *bws* yn stopio? (public transport vehicle)

4. Pam wyt ti'n *dysgu* Cymraeg? (verb for learning)

5. Pryd wnaethoch chi *ddechrau* gweithio yma? (verb for starting)

6. Sut mae hi'n *teimlo* heddiw? (verb for feeling)

7. Pwy sy'n *darllen* y llyfr hwn? (verb for reading)

8. Beth ydych chi'n *bwyta* am ginio? (verb for eating)

9. Ble mae'r *ysgol* leol? (place for education)

10. Pam maen nhw'n *chwarae* yn y parc? (verb for playing)