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Indirect object pronouns Exercises in Portuguese language

Indirect object pronouns in Portuguese can be a challenging yet essential part of mastering the language. These pronouns replace the indirect object in a sentence, allowing for more fluid and natural communication. In English, you might say, "I gave her the book," where "her" is the indirect object pronoun. In Portuguese, indirect object pronouns are used similarly, but they follow different rules and forms. Understanding these pronouns is crucial for speaking and writing more effectively, as they help to avoid repetition and make sentences more concise.
In Portuguese, the primary indirect object pronouns are "me," "te," "lhe," "nos," "vos," and "lhes." These pronouns correspond to "me," "you," "him/her/you (formal)," "us," "you all," and "them/you all (formal)" in English. Mastering their usage involves not only memorizing these forms but also understanding their placement within a sentence. Typically, these pronouns come before the verb in affirmative sentences and can be attached to infinitives, gerunds, and participles in certain contexts. Through various exercises, you will become familiar with these rules and develop a more intuitive grasp of using indirect object pronouns effectively in Portuguese.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Ela *lhe* deu um presente (she gave *to him* a gift).</p>
<p>2. Eu *lhe* comprei um livro (I bought a book *for her*).</p>
<p>3. Nós *lhes* contamos a verdade (We told the truth *to them*).</p>
<p>4. Ele *me* escreveu uma carta (He wrote *to me* a letter).</p>
<p>5. Você *nos* trouxe flores (You brought flowers *to us*).</p>
<p>6. Maria *te* enviou um email (Maria sent an email *to you*).</p>
<p>7. Eles *lhe* mostraram a casa nova (They showed the new house *to him*).</p>
<p>8. Eu *lhe* pedi um favor (I asked *her* a favor).</p>
<p>9. Nós *te* demos um conselho (We gave *you* advice).</p>
<p>10. Ele *lhes* ofereceu ajuda (He offered help *to them*).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Eu *lhe* dei um presente (pronoun for "to him/her").</p>
<p>2. Ela *nos* enviou uma carta (pronoun for "to us").</p>
<p>3. O professor *lhes* explicou a lição (pronoun for "to them").</p>
<p>4. Maria *me* contou um segredo (pronoun for "to me").</p>
<p>5. Nós *te* mandamos um convite (pronoun for "to you" informal singular).</p>
<p>6. O médico *lhe* passou uma receita (pronoun for "to him/her").</p>
<p>7. Eles *nos* ofereceram ajuda (pronoun for "to us").</p>
<p>8. Pedro *lhe* fez uma pergunta (pronoun for "to him/her").</p>
<p>9. Eu *te* comprei um presente (pronoun for "to you" informal singular).</p>
<p>10. Nós *lhes* contamos a novidade (pronoun for "to them").</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Eu *lhe* dei o presente (pronoun for "to him/her").</p>
<p>2. Ela *me* contou um segredo (pronoun for "to me").</p>
<p>3. Nós *te* enviamos uma carta (pronoun for "to you" informal). </p>
<p>4. Eles *nos* ofereceram ajuda (pronoun for "to us").</p>
<p>5. O professor *lhes* explicou a lição (pronoun for "to them").</p>
<p>6. Vocês *me* mostraram o caminho (pronoun for "to me" from "you" plural).</p>
<p>7. Eu *te* prometi que iria (pronoun for "to you" informal). </p>
<p>8. Ele *lhe* pediu um favor (pronoun for "to him/her").</p>
<p>9. Ela *nos* trouxe flores (pronoun for "to us").</p>
<p>10. Eles *lhes* enviaram convites (pronoun for "to them").</p>