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Relative pronouns: “mis” (which) Exercises in Estonian language

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Relative pronouns are essential in constructing sentences that provide additional information without starting a new sentence. In Estonian, the relative pronoun "mis" plays a crucial role in linking clauses together, similar to the English pronouns "which" or "that." Understanding how to properly use "mis" can significantly enhance your fluency and comprehension when speaking or writing in Estonian. This pronoun can refer to both people and objects, and it helps create more complex and nuanced sentences. When using "mis," it's important to note its position within a sentence and the agreement with the antecedent. For instance, the pronoun "mis" can be used to introduce relative clauses that describe a noun or pronoun mentioned earlier in the sentence. Mastering the use of "mis" allows you to provide specific details and clarify meanings without redundancy. Through various grammar exercises, you will practice incorporating "mis" into different sentence structures, ensuring that you can effectively communicate more detailed and connected ideas in Estonian.

Exercise 1

1. Ma nägin filmi, *mis* mulle väga meeldis (relative pronoun for "which"). 2. See on raamat, *mis* ma eile ostsin (relative pronoun for "which"). 3. See on auto, *mis* mu sõbral on (relative pronoun for "which"). 4. See on koht, *mis* me eile külastasime (relative pronoun for "which"). 5. See on küsimus, *mis* mind segadusse ajas (relative pronoun for "which"). 6. See on toit, *mis* mulle väga maitseb (relative pronoun for "which"). 7. See on laul, *mis* mulle alati meelde jääb (relative pronoun for "which"). 8. See on probleem, *mis* vajab lahendamist (relative pronoun for "which"). 9. See on kohtumine, *mis* mind närvi ajab (relative pronoun for "which"). 10. See on puu, *mis* aias kasvab (relative pronoun for "which").

Exercise 2

1. See on raamat, *mis* ma eile ostsin (which). 2. Kass, *mis* aknal istub, on minu oma (which). 3. Film, *mis* ma vaatasin, oli väga põnev (which). 4. See on sama auto, *mis* me nägime eile (which). 5. Mees, *mis* seal seisab, on minu naaber (which). 6. Mänguasjad, *mis* ma lastele kinkisin, on väga kallid (which). 7. See on parim restoran, *mis* ma kunagi külastanud olen (which). 8. Taim, *mis* aknalaual kasvab, on aloe vera (which). 9. Maja, *mis* me ostsime, asub linnas (which). 10. See on laul, *mis* ma eile kuulsin (which).

Exercise 3

1. See on raamat, *mis* mulle väga meeldib (relative pronoun: which). 2. Koer, *mis* me eile nägime, oli väga suur (relative pronoun: which). 3. See on film, *mis* võitis mitmeid auhindu (relative pronoun: which). 4. Maja, *mis* teisel pool tänavat asub, on väga vana (relative pronoun: which). 5. Kass, *mis* sa päästsid, näeb palju parem välja (relative pronoun: which). 6. Puu, *mis* kasvas meie aias, kukkus tormi ajal maha (relative pronoun: which). 7. Raamatukogu, *mis* just avati, on väga suur (relative pronoun: which). 8. Taim, *mis* sul aknalaual on, vajab rohkem valgust (relative pronoun: which). 9. Jalgratas, *mis* sa mulle kinkisid, on väga ilus (relative pronoun: which). 10. See on laul, *mis* mulle alati meeldinud on (relative pronoun: which).