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Using demonstrative adjectives Exercises in Portuguese language
Understanding how to use demonstrative adjectives is crucial for mastering the Portuguese language. These adjectives—este, essa, aquele, and their variations—help specify and distinguish objects, people, and places in relation to the speaker and listener. They function similarly to "this," "that," "these," and "those" in English, but with some differences in usage that are essential to grasp for clear and accurate communication.
In Portuguese, demonstrative adjectives must agree in gender and number with the nouns they modify. For example, "este livro" (this book) and "esta casa" (this house) show the adjective matching the gender of the noun. Moreover, the choice between "este," "esse," and "aquele" depends on the relative proximity of the object to the speaker or listener. Mastering these nuances will enhance your ability to describe and discuss objects and ideas precisely, and our exercises are designed to help you practice and perfect this important aspect of Portuguese grammar.
Exercise 1
<p>1. *Este* livro é muito interessante (near the speaker).</p>
<p>2. *Aqueles* carros são muito rápidos (far from both the speaker and the listener).</p>
<p>3. *Essa* casa é minha (near the listener).</p>
<p>4. Eu prefiro *estes* sapatos (near the speaker).</p>
<p>5. *Aquela* montanha é muito alta (far from both the speaker and the listener).</p>
<p>6. *Esses* gatos são muito fofos (near the listener).</p>
<p>7. *Este* cachorro é muito amigável (near the speaker).</p>
<p>8. *Aquelas* árvores são muito antigas (far from both the speaker and the listener).</p>
<p>9. *Essa* comida está deliciosa (near the listener).</p>
<p>10. *Estes* brinquedos são novos (near the speaker).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Eu quero comprar *este* livro (demonstrative adjective for something close to the speaker).</p>
<p>2. *Aquele* carro é muito rápido (demonstrative adjective for something far from both the speaker and the listener).</p>
<p>3. *Essa* casa é muito bonita (demonstrative adjective for something close to the listener).</p>
<p>4. Vamos visitar *aquela* cidade no próximo mês (demonstrative adjective for something far from both the speaker and the listener).</p>
<p>5. Eu gosto de *estes* sapatos (demonstrative adjective for something close to the speaker, plural).</p>
<p>6. *Essas* flores são para você (demonstrative adjective for something close to the listener, plural).</p>
<p>7. *Este* filme é meu favorito (demonstrative adjective for something close to the speaker).</p>
<p>8. Você já leu *aquele* livro? (demonstrative adjective for something far from both the speaker and the listener).</p>
<p>9. *Esses* documentos precisam ser assinados (demonstrative adjective for something close to the listener, plural).</p>
<p>10. *Aquelas* montanhas são muito altas (demonstrative adjective for something far from both the speaker and the listener, plural).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. *Este* livro é muito interessante. (near the speaker)</p>
<p>2. *Aquela* casa está à venda. (far from both speaker and listener)</p>
<p>3. *Essa* comida está deliciosa. (near the listener)</p>
<p>4. *Estes* carros são novos. (plural, near the speaker)</p>
<p>5. *Aqueles* pássaros são raros. (plural, far from both speaker and listener)</p>
<p>6. *Essas* flores são bonitas. (plural, near the listener)</p>
<p>7. *Este* relógio é caro. (near the speaker)</p>
<p>8. *Aquele* filme foi emocionante. (far from both speaker and listener)</p>
<p>9. *Essa* bolsa é de couro. (near the listener)</p>
<p>10. *Estes* sapatos são confortáveis. (plural, near the speaker)</p>
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