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Verbs of motion with prepositions Exercises in Galician language
Verbs of motion with prepositions form an essential component of the Galician language, enriching its expressive potential and allowing speakers to convey movement and direction with precision. In Galician, verbs such as "ir" (to go), "vir" (to come), "andar" (to walk), and "chegar" (to arrive) are frequently paired with prepositions to denote specific paths, destinations, or origins. Mastering these combinations is crucial for achieving fluency and for accurately describing actions and events in everyday conversations.
Understanding how to correctly use these verbs with prepositions requires practice and attention to detail. The prepositions "a" (to), "de" (from), "por" (through), and "en" (in) can significantly alter the meaning of a sentence, depending on the context. For example, "ir a" means "to go to," while "ir de" means "to go from." This section offers a variety of grammar exercises designed to help learners internalize these rules, recognize patterns, and apply them confidently in both written and spoken Galician.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Eles *foron* á praia (verb for movement, past tense).</p>
<p>2. Nós *imos* ao mercado todos os sábados (verb for movement, present tense).</p>
<p>3. Ela *chegou* á estación de tren onte pola tarde (verb for arriving, past tense).</p>
<p>4. Eu *saín* da casa ás oito da mañá (verb for leaving, past tense).</p>
<p>5. Vós *viaxaredes* a Portugal o próximo verán (verb for traveling, future tense).</p>
<p>6. Marcos e Ana *camiñaron* polo parque durante horas (verb for walking, past tense).</p>
<p>7. Ti *vas* ao ximnasio despois do traballo (verb for going, present tense).</p>
<p>8. Nós *subimos* á montaña a semana pasada (verb for climbing, past tense).</p>
<p>9. Eles *entraron* na casa sen facer ruído (verb for entering, past tense).</p>
<p>10. Eu *conduzo* ata a cidade todos os días (verb for driving, present tense).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Eu estou *indo* ao mercado (verb for movement).</p>
<p>2. O gato *saltou* sobre a mesa (verb for jumping).</p>
<p>3. Nós *camiñamos* polo parque todos os días (verb for walking).</p>
<p>4. Ela *correu* ata a casa do seu amigo (verb for running).</p>
<p>5. Eles *viaxaron* a Santiago de Compostela o verán pasado (verb for traveling).</p>
<p>6. O neno *subiu* á árbore con facilidade (verb for climbing).</p>
<p>7. Nós *baixamos* as escaleiras rapidamente (verb for descending).</p>
<p>8. O barco *navegou* polo río durante horas (verb for sailing).</p>
<p>9. Eu *cheguei* á estación de tren a tempo (verb for arriving).</p>
<p>10. O coche *parou* diante da casa (verb for stopping).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Estou *indo* á escola (verb for movement).</p>
<p>2. Eles *chegaron* ao aeroporto tarde (verb for arriving).</p>
<p>3. Nós *saímos* da casa ás oito da mañá (verb for leaving).</p>
<p>4. Ela *volveu* a Santiago onte (verb for returning).</p>
<p>5. O tren *partiu* da estación ás nove (verb for departing).</p>
<p>6. Os turistas *camiñaron* polo parque toda a tarde (verb for walking).</p>
<p>7. Ti *subiches* a montaña en dúas horas (verb for ascending).</p>
<p>8. Eles *baixaron* do autobús na seguinte parada (verb for descending).</p>
<p>9. Nós *fomos* ao cine a semana pasada (verb for going).</p>
<p>10. O barco *cruzou* o río rapidamente (verb for crossing).</p>