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Demonstrative pronouns Exercises in Portuguese language

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Demonstrative pronouns are essential tools in the Portuguese language, helping speakers to indicate specific objects or people with clarity and precision. These pronouns, which include "este," "esse," "aquele," and their variations, correspond to the English words "this," "that," "these," and "those." Understanding how to use them correctly is crucial for effective communication, as they help to specify the location and relevance of the subjects being discussed. Whether you're pointing out something nearby or referring to a distant object, mastering these pronouns will significantly enhance your fluency in Portuguese. In Portuguese, demonstrative pronouns are categorized based on proximity relative to the speaker and the listener. For instance, "este" and its variations (esta, estes, estas) refer to objects close to the speaker, similar to "this" and "these" in English. On the other hand, "esse" and its forms (essa, esses, essas) indicate something closer to the listener, akin to "that" and "those." Finally, "aquele" and its variations (aquela, aqueles, aquelas) are used for items far from both the speaker and the listener. By practicing and familiarizing yourself with these categories, you will be able to convey your messages more accurately and naturally in Portuguese conversations.

Exercise 1

1. *Este* livro é muito interessante (near the speaker). 2. Eu prefiro *essa* camisa, não aquela (near the listener). 3. *Aquele* prédio é o mais alto da cidade (far from both speaker and listener). 4. *Esta* caneta é minha favorita (near the speaker). 5. Você viu *esse* filme? É muito bom (near the listener). 6. *Aquela* montanha é famosa por sua beleza (far from both speaker and listener). 7. *Este* carro é novo, comprei ontem (near the speaker). 8. Eu gosto mais de *essas* flores do que aquelas (near the listener). 9. *Aqueles* livros na estante são antigos (far from both speaker and listener). 10. *Esta* cadeira é muito confortável (near the speaker).

Exercise 2

1. *Este* carro é muito rápido (demonstrative pronoun for something near the speaker). 2. Eu prefiro *aquele* restaurante que fica longe (demonstrative pronoun for something far from the speaker). 3. *Esta* casa é muito bonita (demonstrative pronoun for something near the speaker). 4. *Aquela* montanha é muito alta (demonstrative pronoun for something far from the speaker). 5. Eu gosto de *este* filme que estamos assistindo (demonstrative pronoun for something near the speaker). 6. *Essas* flores são para você (demonstrative pronoun for something near the listener). 7. *Esse* livro na sua mão é interessante (demonstrative pronoun for something near the listener). 8. *Aqueles* prédios são muito antigos (demonstrative pronoun for something far from the speaker and listener). 9. *Estas* crianças estão brincando no parque (demonstrative pronoun for something near the speaker). 10. Eu nunca visitei *aquele* museu (demonstrative pronoun for something far from the speaker).

Exercise 3

1. *Este* livro é muito interessante (this, near speaker, masculine singular). 2. Eu prefiro *aquela* casa na colina (that, far from both, feminine singular). 3. *Essas* flores são lindas (those, near listener, feminine plural). 4. *Este* carro é mais rápido que aquele (this, near speaker, masculine singular). 5. *Aquela* garota é minha prima (that, far from both, feminine singular). 6. *Estes* documentos precisam ser assinados (these, near speaker, masculine plural). 7. *Esse* telefone não funciona (that, near listener, masculine singular). 8. *Aqueles* livros são muito antigos (those, far from both, masculine plural). 9. *Estas* frutas estão frescas (these, near speaker, feminine plural). 10. *Essa* caneta é sua? (that, near listener, feminine singular).