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Demonstrative pronouns Exercises in Portuguese language
Mastering demonstrative pronouns in Portuguese can significantly enhance your communication skills, providing clarity and precision in your conversations. Demonstrative pronouns, such as "este" (this), "esse" (that), and "aquele" (that over there), are essential for pointing out specific objects, people, or places relative to the speaker's and listener's positions. By understanding and practicing these pronouns, you'll be able to convey your thoughts more accurately and confidently in various contexts.
In the following exercises, you will encounter various scenarios designed to help you practice and internalize the use of demonstrative pronouns in Portuguese. Each activity aims to reinforce your understanding of the differences between "este," "esse," and "aquele," as well as their plural forms. Whether you're a beginner looking to build a solid foundation or an advanced learner seeking to refine your skills, these exercises will provide you with the tools you need to effectively use demonstrative pronouns in everyday conversations.
Exercise 1
<p>1. *Este* livro é muito interessante (demonstrative pronoun for a book close to the speaker).</p>
<p>2. *Aquela* casa é muito bonita (demonstrative pronoun for a house far from both the speaker and listener).</p>
<p>3. *Estas* flores são para você (demonstrative pronoun for flowers near the speaker).</p>
<p>4. *Esse* carro é do meu pai (demonstrative pronoun for a car close to the listener).</p>
<p>5. *Aquele* prédio é o mais alto da cidade (demonstrative pronoun for a building far from both the speaker and listener).</p>
<p>6. *Isso* é o que eu queria te mostrar (demonstrative pronoun for something close to the listener).</p>
<p>7. *Esta* caneta é minha favorita (demonstrative pronoun for a pen close to the speaker).</p>
<p>8. *Aqueles* sapatos são muito caros (demonstrative pronoun for shoes far from both the speaker and listener).</p>
<p>9. *Este* relógio é muito antigo (demonstrative pronoun for a watch close to the speaker).</p>
<p>10. *Esses* documentos precisam ser assinados (demonstrative pronoun for documents close to the listener).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. *Este* livro é muito interessante (this book).</p>
<p>2. Eu prefiro *aquela* cor (that color over there).</p>
<p>3. *Esses* sapatos são muito confortáveis (those shoes near you).</p>
<p>4. *Aquelas* montanhas são lindas (those mountains far away).</p>
<p>5. Eu gosto de *este* filme (this movie).</p>
<p>6. *Estas* flores são para você (these flowers near me).</p>
<p>7. Ela disse que *essa* ideia é boa (that idea near you).</p>
<p>8. *Esse* carro é muito rápido (that car near you).</p>
<p>9. *Aquele* prédio é muito alto (that building far away).</p>
<p>10. *Estas* frutas são frescas (these fruits near me).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. *Este* é o meu livro favorito (near speaker).</p>
<p>2. *Aquela* casa é muito bonita (far from both speaker and listener).</p>
<p>3. *Esse* carro é novo (near listener).</p>
<p>4. *Estas* flores são para você (near speaker).</p>
<p>5. Eu gosto de *aqueles* quadros na parede (far from both speaker and listener).</p>
<p>6. *Esse* telefone não funciona (near listener).</p>
<p>7. *Estas* são as suas chaves (near speaker).</p>
<p>8. *Aquele* cachorro está latindo (far from both speaker and listener).</p>
<p>9. *Esses* alunos são muito inteligentes (near listener).</p>
<p>10. *Aquelas* montanhas são lindas (far from both speaker and listener).</p>