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Reflexive pronouns Exercises in Portuguese language
Reflexive pronouns play a crucial role in the Portuguese language, adding nuance and clarity to sentences by indicating that the subject of the verb is also its object. These pronouns, such as "me," "te," "se," "nos," and "vos," help convey actions that are performed by the subject onto itself. Understanding how to correctly use reflexive pronouns is essential for mastering Portuguese grammar, as they are commonly used in everyday conversation and written communication. By learning to identify and apply these pronouns, you can enhance your fluency and ensure that your sentences are both grammatically correct and naturally expressive.
In Portuguese, reflexive verbs often appear with their corresponding reflexive pronouns, forming structures that are slightly different from those in English. For instance, "Eu me lavo" translates to "I wash myself," where "me" serves as the reflexive pronoun. These structures can also be used to express reciprocal actions, such as "Nós nos encontramos" (We meet each other). As you delve into the exercises provided, you will encounter various contexts and sentence structures that will help solidify your understanding of reflexive pronouns. Practice is key, and through these targeted exercises, you will gain confidence in using reflexive pronouns accurately and effectively in your Portuguese communication.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Ela *se* machucou durante o jogo (reflexive pronoun, she got hurt).</p>
<p>2. Nós *nos* encontramos no parque ontem (reflexive pronoun, we met each other).</p>
<p>3. Ele sempre *se* esquece das chaves em casa (reflexive pronoun, he forgets).</p>
<p>4. Eles *se* despediram antes de sair (reflexive pronoun, they said goodbye).</p>
<p>5. Você *se* lembra do nosso encontro? (reflexive pronoun, do you remember).</p>
<p>6. Eu preciso *me* concentrar no trabalho (reflexive pronoun, I need to focus).</p>
<p>7. As crianças *se* divertiram muito na festa (reflexive pronoun, they had fun).</p>
<p>8. Maria *se* olhou no espelho e sorriu (reflexive pronoun, she looked at herself).</p>
<p>9. Nós *nos* ajudamos com os deveres de casa (reflexive pronoun, we help each other).</p>
<p>10. Eles *se* preocupam com o futuro (reflexive pronoun, they worry).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Ela *se* levantou cedo hoje (reflexive pronoun for "she").</p>
<p>2. Nós *nos* divertimos muito na festa (reflexive pronoun for "we").</p>
<p>3. Ele *se* esqueceu de fazer a lição de casa (reflexive pronoun for "he").</p>
<p>4. Vocês *se* conheceram na escola, não é? (reflexive pronoun for "you all").</p>
<p>5. Eu *me* machuquei jogando futebol (reflexive pronoun for "I").</p>
<p>6. Eles *se* encontraram no parque (reflexive pronoun for "they").</p>
<p>7. Você *se* lembrou de trazer o livro? (reflexive pronoun for "you").</p>
<p>8. As crianças *se* esconderam durante o jogo (reflexive pronoun for "the children").</p>
<p>9. Ela *se* sentiu melhor depois do descanso (reflexive pronoun for "she").</p>
<p>10. Nós *nos* preparamos para a apresentação (reflexive pronoun for "we").</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Ela *se* levantou cedo hoje (reflexive pronoun for "she").</p>
<p>2. Nós *nos* divertimos muito na festa ontem (reflexive pronoun for "we").</p>
<p>3. Ele sempre *se* esquece de fechar a porta (reflexive pronoun for "he").</p>
<p>4. As crianças *se* vestiram sozinhas pela primeira vez (reflexive pronoun for "they" - plural, children).</p>
<p>5. Eu *me* machuquei jogando futebol ontem (reflexive pronoun for "I").</p>
<p>6. Vocês *se* comportaram muito bem durante a viagem (reflexive pronoun for "you all" - plural, formal/informal).</p>
<p>7. A gente *se* encontrou no parque para um piquenique (reflexive pronoun for "we" - informal).</p>
<p>8. Ela *se* olhou no espelho antes de sair (reflexive pronoun for "she").</p>
<p>9. Eles *se* cumprimentaram calorosamente (reflexive pronoun for "they" - plural, men or mixed group).</p>
<p>10. Eu sempre *me* lembro dos seus conselhos (reflexive pronoun for "I").</p>