Exercises on Common Persian Prepositions and Their Usage

Mastering prepositions is a crucial step in achieving fluency in any language, and Persian is no exception. Prepositions in Persian, much like in English, serve as essential building blocks that help convey precise meaning and context. Understanding how to use these small yet powerful words correctly can significantly enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Persian. In this series of exercises, we will focus on some of the most common Persian prepositions and their various applications. By practicing these exercises, you’ll gain confidence in your ability to construct more accurate and natural-sounding sentences. Our exercises are designed to cater to learners at various proficiency levels, from beginners to advanced speakers. Each exercise provides practical scenarios where prepositions are used, helping you to grasp their nuances and contextual meanings. Through repetition and contextual practice, you’ll learn to differentiate between prepositions that may seem similar at first glance but carry different implications. Whether you are preparing for an exam, planning to travel, or simply wish to enhance your Persian language skills, these exercises will provide you with the tools necessary to navigate the intricacies of Persian prepositions with ease.

Exercise 1

1. او هر روز *به* مدرسه می‌رود (preposition for direction).

2. من *با* دوست‌ام به سینما رفتم (preposition for accompaniment).

3. کتاب روی میز *در* اتاق است (preposition for location).

4. او *از* خانه بیرون آمد (preposition for origin).

5. این کتاب *برای* توست (preposition for purpose or recipient).

6. من *در* دانشگاه درس می‌خوانم (preposition for place).

7. او *به* من کمک کرد (preposition for direction or recipient).

8. ما *از* تهران به شیراز رفتیم (preposition for starting point).

9. او همیشه *با* خانواده‌اش غذا می‌خورد (preposition for accompaniment).

10. این گل‌ها *برای* مادر من هستند (preposition for purpose or recipient).

Exercise 2

1. من *به* مدرسه می‌روم (preposition indicating direction).

2. کتاب‌ها را *روی* میز بگذار (preposition indicating location).

3. ما *از* تهران به شیراز سفر کردیم (preposition indicating origin).

4. او *در* کتابخانه مطالعه می‌کند (preposition indicating location).

5. این هدیه *برای* تو است (preposition indicating purpose).

6. آنها *با* هم به سینما رفتند (preposition indicating accompaniment).

7. او *به* دوستش زنگ زد (preposition indicating direction).

8. ما *در* پارک قدم می‌زنیم (preposition indicating location).

9. او نامه را *به* مدیر فرستاد (preposition indicating direction).

10. بچه‌ها *در* حیاط بازی می‌کنند (preposition indicating location).

Exercise 3

1. او هر روز *به* مدرسه می‌رود (preposition indicating direction).

2. کتاب *روی* میز است (preposition indicating position).

3. ما *با* دوستانمان به پارک می‌رویم (preposition indicating accompaniment).

4. او *از* ایران آمده است (preposition indicating origin).

5. ماشین *در* پارکینگ است (preposition indicating location).

6. آنها *برای* تولد من هدیه خریدند (preposition indicating purpose).

7. من *در* تهران زندگی می‌کنم (preposition indicating location).

8. او *به* من کمک کرد (preposition indicating direction towards someone).

9. ما *با* هم شام خوردیم (preposition indicating accompaniment).

10. او *از* پنجره به بیرون نگاه کرد (preposition indicating origin or source).