Using Tagalog Prepositions of Time: When and How – Practice Exercises

Mastering the use of prepositions of time in Tagalog is essential for anyone aiming to achieve fluency and clarity in the language. Prepositions such as "noong" (when referring to a specific point in the past) and "sa" (indicating a future point in time) are integral to constructing meaningful and accurate sentences. By understanding these prepositions, you can enhance your ability to communicate more precisely about events, schedules, and timelines, ensuring that your conversations are coherent and contextually accurate. In this section, you will find a variety of practice exercises specifically designed to help you grasp the nuances of Tagalog prepositions of time. These exercises will cover different contexts and scenarios, allowing you to practice and reinforce your understanding of when and how to use these prepositions effectively. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will provide you with the practical knowledge needed to navigate time-related conversations in Tagalog with confidence.

Exercise 1

1. Ako ay nag-aaral *tuwing* umaga (preposition for routine time).

2. Pumupunta kami sa palengke *araw-araw* (preposition indicating daily occurrence).

3. Magkikita tayo *sa* alas-siyete ng gabi (preposition for specific time).

4. Nagbabasa siya ng libro *bago* matulog (preposition indicating before an event).

5. Ang klase ay nagsisimula *tuwing* Lunes at Huwebes (preposition for routine days).

6. Kumakain kami ng hapunan *tuwing* alas-sais ng gabi (preposition for routine time).

7. Nag-eehersisyo ako *tuwing* umaga (preposition indicating routine activity).

8. Naglalaro kami ng basketball *tuwing* Sabado (preposition for weekly routine).

9. Naliligo siya *bago* pumasok sa trabaho (preposition indicating before an event).

10. Nanonood kami ng sine *tuwing* Linggo (preposition for weekly routine).

Exercise 2

1. Ako ay pupunta *sa* bahay bukas. (preposition indicating time)

2. Siya ay nag-aaral *ngayon* sa kanyang kwarto. (word for "now")

3. Magkikita kami *mamaya* pagkatapos ng klase. (word for "later")

4. Aalis kami *bukas* ng umaga. (word for "tomorrow")

5. Si Pedro ay pupunta *sa* palengke ngayong hapon. (preposition indicating time)

6. Naglalaro sila *araw-araw* sa park. (word for "every day")

7. Nagtatrabaho ako *mula* alas-otso ng umaga hanggang alas-singko ng hapon. (preposition indicating duration)

8. Nagbabasa siya ng libro *tuwing* gabi. (preposition indicating habitual action)

9. Magluluto ako *pagkatapos* ng trabaho. (preposition indicating sequence)

10. Uuwi kami *sa* Linggo ng hapon. (preposition indicating time)

Exercise 3

1. Si Maria ay pupunta sa parke *bukas* (day after today).

2. Naglalaro si Juan ng basketball *tuwing Sabado* (every Saturday).

3. Umalis si Pedro ng bahay *kaninang umaga* (earlier this morning).

4. Ang klase ay magsisimula *sa Lunes* (first day of the work week).

5. Nanonood kami ng sine *kahapon* (the day before today).

6. Nag-aaral si Ana *araw-araw* (every day).

7. Ang aking kaarawan ay *sa Disyembre* (last month of the year).

8. Dumating si Lola *noong isang linggo* (a week ago).

9. Magpapahinga ako *mamayang gabi* (later tonight).

10. Maglalakbay kami *sa susunod na buwan* (next month).