6.3 Conversation: I Taught Khmer in the U.S.
Past Tense
To express a past-tense action, the particle Baan “បាន” is placed in front of the main verb. However, the particle is often omitted when the context is clear or the past expressions are introduced in the sentence.
Examples:
- Khnhom
baanrian pia-saa Khmer chnam mun. “I learned Khmer last year.” - Khnhom
baanpək dtae m’səl menh. “I drank tea yesterday.”
1. Reading
Form past statements. Rearrange the sentences in the correct order.
Example:
- pia-saa/baan/rian/niang/Khmer.
- Niang baan rian pia-saa Khmer.
2. Reading
Complete the conversation between Rebecca (A) and her friend, Sinaa (B). Use the expressions provided.
Then answer the true/false questions.
