Breakdown of Maak deze oefening nu en schrijf de antwoorden op je papier.
en
and
het papier
the paper
schrijven
to write
nu
now
deze
this
op
on
je
your
de oefening
the exercise
het antwoord
the answer
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What does the imperative verb maak mean and why is it used in this sentence?
Maak is the imperative form of the verb maken, which means "to make" or "to do." In this sentence, it instructs you to do the exercise. Imperative forms in Dutch are used for commands, and the subject (you) is implied rather than explicitly stated.
Why are there two verbs (maak and schrijf) in the sentence, and how are they connected?
The sentence gives two separate commands: first, maak deze oefening nu ("do this exercise now") and then schrijf de antwoorden op je papier ("write the answers on your paper"). They are connected by the word en, which means "and" in English, linking the two actions in one sentence.
What is the role of nu in the sentence?
Nu means "now." It emphasizes immediacy, indicating that you should complete the exercise and write the answers without delay. The placement directly after the exercise keeps the command clear and urgent.
Why is the noun antwoorden in its plural form instead of antwoord?
Antwoorden is the plural form meaning "answers." It is used because the exercise likely expects more than one answer. If it were a single answer, the singular form antwoord would have been used.
What function does the preposition op serve in the phrase op je papier?
The preposition op translates to "on" in English. In the phrase op je papier, it indicates where you should write the answers: directly on your paper. Such prepositional phrases help to clearly specify the location related to the action.
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