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Prepositions with verbs Exercises in Catalan language
Mastering prepositions with verbs in Catalan can significantly enhance your fluency and comprehension of the language. Prepositions are small but powerful words that create essential links between verbs and their objects, adding nuance and clarity to sentences. Understanding which prepositions pair with specific verbs is crucial because incorrect usage can lead to confusion or miscommunication. Our exercises are designed to help you grasp these subtleties, ensuring that you can use prepositions accurately and confidently in various contexts.
In Catalan, the relationship between verbs and prepositions often differs from that in English, which can be challenging for learners. For instance, the verb "pensar" (to think) in Catalan is typically followed by the preposition "en" when referring to thinking about something, unlike the English "think of." Through targeted practice, our exercises will guide you in recognizing and applying the correct prepositions with verbs, thus improving your overall language skills. By dedicating time to these exercises, you will develop a stronger, more intuitive grasp of Catalan prepositional phrases, making your communication more precise and effective.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Ell va *a* treballar cada dia (preposition for destination).</p>
<p>2. Sempre pensa *en* els seus amics (preposition for object of thought).</p>
<p>3. Està interessat *en* la música clàssica (preposition for interest).</p>
<p>4. Va decidir *de* no anar a la festa (preposition for decision).</p>
<p>5. S'acostuma *a* la nova rutina (preposition for habituation).</p>
<p>6. Es dedica *a* la investigació científica (preposition for dedication).</p>
<p>7. No confio *en* aquest home (preposition for trust).</p>
<p>8. Ha començat *a* estudiar francès (preposition for beginning an action).</p>
<p>9. Somia *amb* viatjar pel món (preposition for dreams).</p>
<p>10. Es va oblidar *de* trucar-la (preposition for forgetting).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Ella va *a* la biblioteca cada matí (preposition used after "va" when indicating destination).</p>
<p>2. Estic pensant *en* tu (preposition used with "pensar" when referring to someone).</p>
<p>3. Confio *en* tu per acabar el projecte (preposition used with "confiar" when expressing trust).</p>
<p>4. Vaig començar *a* estudiar fa dos anys (preposition used with "començar" to indicate the start of an activity).</p>
<p>5. Es dedica *a* la medicina (preposition used with "dedicar-se" when referring to one's profession).</p>
<p>6. Insistiré *en* la meva opinió (preposition used with "insistir" when expressing persistence).</p>
<p>7. Somiem *amb* viatjar pel món (preposition used with "somiar" when talking about dreams or aspirations).</p>
<p>8. Confiem *en* la seva experiència (preposition used with "confiar" when referring to someone's skills or knowledge).</p>
<p>9. Sempre parlen *de* política (preposition used with "parlar" when discussing a topic).</p>
<p>10. Em preocupo *per* la teva salut (preposition used with "preocupar-se" when expressing concern).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Ell pensa *en* els seus amics (preposition used with "pensar").</p>
<p>2. Ella es va comprometre *amb* ell (preposition used with "comprometre's").</p>
<p>3. Estic esperant *a* la meva germana (preposition used with "esperar").</p>
<p>4. Es va especialitzar *en* literatura catalana (preposition used with "especialitzar-se").</p>
<p>5. Ell s'interessa molt *per* l'art modern (preposition used with "interessar-se").</p>
<p>6. No puc confiar *en* ell (preposition used with "confiar").</p>
<p>7. Ell somia *amb* viatjar pel món (preposition used with "somiar").</p>
<p>8. La Maria es queixa *de* tot (preposition used with "queixar-se").</p>
<p>9. Ell està acostumat *a* aixecar-se d'hora (preposition used with "acostumar-se").</p>
<p>10. Ella es va oblidar *de* tancar la porta (preposition used with "oblidar-se").</p>