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Present continuous form of “to read” in Kannada Exercises in Kannada language
The present continuous form of "to read" in Kannada is a fundamental aspect of mastering the language, especially for English speakers. This form is used to describe actions that are currently happening, which in Kannada, involves specific verb conjugations and sentence structures that differ from English. Understanding how to correctly use the present continuous form will enhance your ability to communicate effectively in real-time scenarios, such as describing what you are reading at the moment or talking about ongoing activities.
In Kannada, the verb "to read" is "ಓದು" (oodu), and its present continuous form is created by adding appropriate suffixes to align with the subject. For instance, "I am reading" translates to "ನಾನು ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ" (naanu ooduttideene), where "ನಾನು" (naanu) means "I," and "ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ" (ooduttideene) indicates the present continuous tense of reading. Through a series of exercises, you will practice constructing sentences using the present continuous form of "to read," gain familiarity with common conjugations, and build a solid foundation in Kannada grammar.
Exercise 1
<p>1. She is *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾಳೆ* a book (present continuous form of "to read").</p>
<p>2. They are *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ* for the exam (present continuous form of "to read").</p>
<p>3. We are *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇವೆ* a novel together (present continuous form of "to read").</p>
<p>4. I am *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ* a newspaper (present continuous form of "to read").</p>
<p>5. He is *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾನೆ* his favorite magazine (present continuous form of "to read").</p>
<p>6. The students are *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ* in the library (present continuous form of "to read").</p>
<p>7. You (plural) are *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದೀರಿ* your assignments (present continuous form of "to read").</p>
<p>8. My sister is *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾಳೆ* her diary (present continuous form of "to read").</p>
<p>9. The teacher is *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ* a story to the class (present continuous form of "to read").</p>
<p>10. I am *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ* an email from my friend (present continuous form of "to read").</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. ನಾನು ಪುಸ್ತಕವನ್ನು *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ* (verb for reading).</p>
<p>2. ಅವಳು ಪತ್ರಿಕೆಯನ್ನು *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾಳೆ* (verb for reading, feminine subject).</p>
<p>3. ನಾವು ಪುಸ್ತಕಗಳು *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇವೆ* (verb for reading, plural first person).</p>
<p>4. ಅವರು ಕಥೆಯನ್ನು *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ* (verb for reading, masculine subject).</p>
<p>5. ನೀವು ಪ್ರಬಂಧವನ್ನು *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದೀರಿ* (verb for reading, plural second person).</p>
<p>6. ಅವನು ಪುಸ್ತಕವನ್ನು *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾನೆ* (verb for reading, masculine subject).</p>
<p>7. ಮಕ್ಕಳು ಕಥೆಗಳನ್ನು *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ* (verb for reading, plural subject).</p>
<p>8. ನಾನು ಪತ್ರಿಕೆಯನ್ನು *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ* (verb for reading, first person singular).</p>
<p>9. ಅವಳು ಪುಸ್ತಕವನ್ನು *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾಳೆ* (verb for reading, feminine subject).</p>
<p>10. ನಾವು ಪತ್ರಿಕೆಗಳನ್ನು *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇವೆ* (verb for reading, first person plural).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. She is *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾಳೆ* the newspaper (action involving a newspaper).</p>
<p>2. They are *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ* a novel (action involving a book).</p>
<p>3. We are *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇವೆ* Kannada literature (action involving Kannada literature).</p>
<p>4. He is *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾನೆ* a letter (action involving a letter).</p>
<p>5. I am *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ* a magazine (action involving a magazine).</p>
<p>6. The children are *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ* their textbooks (action involving textbooks).</p>
<p>7. You (singular) are *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದೀಯ* the instructions (action involving instructions).</p>
<p>8. The teacher is *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾಳೆ* a story to the students (action involving storytelling).</p>
<p>9. We (exclusive) are *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇವೆ* the rules of the game (action involving rules).</p>
<p>10. You (plural) are *ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದೀರಿ* the script for the play (action involving a script).</p>