Yes-No and WH Questions in Afrikaans Exercises

Learning to ask questions is a fundamental aspect of mastering any language, and Afrikaans is no exception. On this page, you will find a variety of exercises designed to help you practice forming both Yes-No and WH questions in Afrikaans. Yes-No questions are those that can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no," while WH questions begin with words like "who," "what," "where," "when," "why," and "how." These exercises will help you understand the structure and vocabulary needed to ask these types of questions correctly and naturally in Afrikaans. The exercises are tailored to progressively build your skills, starting from basic Yes-No questions and advancing to more complex WH questions. Each exercise is designed to reinforce your understanding and provide ample practice, making it easier for you to communicate effectively in real-life situations. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your existing skills, these exercises will provide valuable practice to boost your confidence and fluency in Afrikaans. Dive in and start mastering the art of asking questions in Afrikaans today!

Exercise 1

1. Hy *is* vandag siek (verb to be).

2. Waar *woon* jy? (verb to live).

3. Sy *het* 'n nuwe motor gekoop (verb to have in past tense).

4. Wanneer *kom* hulle terug? (verb to come).

5. Hoeveel *broers* het sy? (noun for siblings).

6. Hoekom *werk* jy so laat? (verb to work).

7. Wat *eet* julle vir aandete? (verb to eat).

8. Wie *is* jou nuwe vriend? (verb to be).

9. Wanneer *gaan* ons na die park? (verb for future movement).

10. Hoe *voel* jy vandag? (verb to feel).

Exercise 2

1. *Het* jy al jou huiswerk gedoen? (verb for "to have").

2. Waar *woon* jy? (verb for "to live").

3. *Is* dit vandag Maandag? (verb for "to be").

4. Hoeveel boeke *het* jy gelees? (verb for "to have").

5. Wanneer *kom* jou ouers terug? (verb for "to come").

6. *Kan* jy my help met hierdie probleem? (verb for "can").

7. Waarom *loop* jy so vinnig? (verb for "to walk").

8. Met wie *gesels* jy? (verb for "to talk").

9. Hoe lank *bly* jy in Suid-Afrika? (verb for "to stay").

10. *Sien* jy die reënboog? (verb for "to see").

Exercise 3

1. *Waar* gaan jy? (Question word for "where")

2. Is jy *gelukkig*? (Afrikaans for "happy")

3. *Wat* is jou naam? (Question word for "what")

4. Is dit *jou* boek? (Afrikaans for "your")

5. *Wanneer* kom jy terug? (Question word for "when")

6. Is sy *dokter*? (Afrikaans for "doctor")

7. *Waarom* huil jy? (Question word for "why")

8. Is hulle *huis* groot? (Afrikaans for "house")

9. *Hoe* laat is dit? (Question word for "how")

10. Is hy *jou* vriend? (Afrikaans for "your")