Common prepositional phrases Exercises in Portuguese language

Mastering prepositional phrases is a crucial step in achieving fluency in Portuguese, as these combinations of prepositions and their objects play a significant role in everyday communication. Prepositional phrases help convey various nuances of time, location, manner, and cause, making your speech and writing more precise and expressive. In Portuguese, just like in English, the correct use of prepositional phrases can significantly enhance your ability to construct clear and natural-sounding sentences. This page is designed to provide you with a series of exercises that will aid in recognizing and correctly using some of the most common prepositional phrases in Portuguese. These exercises will cover a broad range of prepositional phrases that are essential for daily conversations and written communication. You'll encounter phrases indicating time, such as "antes de" (before), location phrases like "ao lado de" (beside), and manner phrases such as "com cuidado" (with care). By practicing these phrases, you'll develop a better understanding of their context and usage, allowing you to integrate them seamlessly into your Portuguese vocabulary. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises are tailored to help you gain confidence and proficiency in using prepositional phrases effectively.

Exercise 1

<p>1. Ela está *com* seus amigos no parque (preposition indicating company).</p> <p>2. Eu preciso ir *para* casa agora (preposition indicating destination).</p> <p>3. Nós vamos *de* carro para o trabalho (preposition indicating means of transportation).</p> <p>4. Ele comprou um presente *para* o aniversário dela (preposition indicating purpose).</p> <p>5. Eles viajaram *com* os pais no final de semana (preposition indicating company).</p> <p>6. Estou esperando *por* você na entrada (preposition indicating the person awaited).</p> <p>7. O livro está *sobre* a mesa (preposition indicating location).</p> <p>8. Ela falou *com* o professor sobre a lição de casa (preposition indicating the person spoken to).</p> <p>9. Eu gosto de estudar *em* casa (preposition indicating place of study).</p> <p>10. A reunião será *às* três horas da tarde (preposition indicating time).</p>
 

Exercise 2

<p>1. Ele está *em* casa agora (preposition indicating location).</p> <p>2. Nós vamos *para* a praia amanhã (preposition indicating direction).</p> <p>3. O livro está *sobre* a mesa (preposition indicating position).</p> <p>4. Ela falou *com* ele ontem (preposition indicating interaction).</p> <p>5. Eles viajaram *de* carro (preposition indicating means of transport).</p> <p>6. O presente é *para* você (preposition indicating intended recipient).</p> <p>7. Eu moro *em* Portugal (preposition indicating residence).</p> <p>8. Ele saiu *sem* dizer adeus (preposition indicating absence).</p> <p>9. O gato está *debaixo* da cama (preposition indicating position).</p> <p>10. Vou *a* casa dos meus pais no fim de semana (preposition indicating destination).</p>
 

Exercise 3

<p>1. Ele está *com* fome (preposition used with "fome").</p> <p>2. Vamos sair *de* casa às sete (preposition indicating origin or separation).</p> <p>3. Ela mora *em* São Paulo (preposition for location).</p> <p>4. Estou contente *com* o resultado (preposition indicating satisfaction).</p> <p>5. Eles estão *a* caminho da escola (preposition indicating direction).</p> <p>6. Preciso falar *com* você (preposition used with communication).</p> <p>7. O presente é *para* você (preposition indicating purpose or recipient).</p> <p>8. Ele viajou *para* o Brasil (preposition indicating destination).</p> <p>9. Estou interessado *em* aprender português (preposition indicating interest).</p> <p>10. Ela saiu *de* casa sem avisar (preposition indicating separation or origin).</p>
 

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