Interrogative pronouns: “kes” (who) Exercises in Estonian language

Mastering interrogative pronouns is essential for anyone learning Estonian, and one of the most fundamental of these is "kes," which translates to "who" in English. "Kes" is used to inquire about people, making it a crucial tool for everyday conversation and deeper understanding of the language. Whether you're asking about someone's identity, role, or characteristics, "kes" helps you form questions that can elicit the information you need. For example, "Kes ta on?" means "Who is he/she?" and "Kes see on?" translates to "Who is this?" Understanding how to use "kes" correctly will significantly enhance your ability to engage in meaningful dialogue in Estonian. In these exercises, you will practice using "kes" in various contexts to improve your fluency and comprehension. By working through different types of questions and scenarios, you'll gain confidence in your ability to ask about people and understand the answers you receive. The exercises are designed to be progressively challenging, starting with basic questions and advancing to more complex sentence structures. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will help solidify your grasp of how to use "kes" effectively in everyday Estonian conversation.

Exercise 1

<p>1. *Kes* on sinu parim sõber? (Who is your best friend?)</p> <p>2. *Kes* tuli eile sinu juurde? (Who came to your place yesterday?)</p> <p>3. *Kes* helistas sulle hommikul? (Who called you in the morning?)</p> <p>4. *Kes* on selle raamatu autor? (Who is the author of this book?)</p> <p>5. *Kes* võitis jalgpallimängu? (Who won the football game?)</p> <p>6. *Kes* sööb tavaliselt hommikusööki kell seitse? (Who usually eats breakfast at seven?)</p> <p>7. *Kes* laulab selle laulu? (Who is singing this song?)</p> <p>8. *Kes* töötab selles ettevõttes? (Who works at this company?)</p> <p>9. *Kes* elab selles majas? (Who lives in this house?)</p> <p>10. *Kes* õpetab matemaatikat? (Who teaches mathematics?)</p>
 

Exercise 2

<p>1. *Kes* tuleb täna meie peole? (Interrogative pronoun for asking about a person)</p> <p>2. *Kes* õpetab sind eesti keelt? (Interrogative pronoun for asking about a teacher)</p> <p>3. *Kes* on see mees, kes seisab ukse juures? (Interrogative pronoun for identifying a man)</p> <p>4. *Kes* võitis eelmise aasta jalgpallivõistluse? (Interrogative pronoun for asking about a winner)</p> <p>5. *Kes* sulle selle raamatu andis? (Interrogative pronoun for asking about a giver)</p> <p>6. *Kes* su sõpradest oskab kõige paremini laulda? (Interrogative pronoun for asking about a friend)</p> <p>7. *Kes* valmistas selle maitsva koogi? (Interrogative pronoun for asking about a cook)</p> <p>8. *Kes* helistas sulle eile õhtul? (Interrogative pronoun for asking about a caller)</p> <p>9. *Kes* elab selles majas? (Interrogative pronoun for asking about a resident)</p> <p>10. *Kes* sõidab iga päev rattaga tööle? (Interrogative pronoun for asking about a cyclist)</p>
 

Exercise 3

<p>1. *Kes* on sinu parim sõber? (interrogative pronoun for a person)</p> <p>2. *Kes* tegi selle kooki? (interrogative pronoun for the doer of an action)</p> <p>3. *Kes* tuleb meie peole? (interrogative pronoun for an invitee)</p> <p>4. *Kes* rääkis sulle sellest? (interrogative pronoun for the speaker)</p> <p>5. *Kes* on see inimene, kes alati naeratab? (interrogative pronoun for a person)</p> <p>6. *Kes* kirjutas selle raamatu? (interrogative pronoun for the author)</p> <p>7. *Kes* on sinu õpetaja? (interrogative pronoun for a professional)</p> <p>8. *Kes* helistas mulle eile? (interrogative pronoun for the caller)</p> <p>9. *Kes* on see kuulus laulja? (interrogative pronoun for a famous person)</p> <p>10. *Kes* varastas minu jalgratta? (interrogative pronoun for the thief)</p>
 

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