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Position of adverbs in negative sentences Exercises in Galician language
Understanding the position of adverbs in negative sentences is crucial for mastering Galician syntax. Unlike in English, where adverb placement can be relatively flexible, Galician follows specific rules that determine where adverbs should be positioned in relation to the verb and the negation. Misplacing an adverb can lead to confusion or change the meaning of a sentence entirely. By learning these rules, you can ensure that your sentences are not only grammatically correct but also convey the intended meaning accurately.
In Galician, negative sentences typically require the adverb to be placed after the negation but before the verb. For instance, in a sentence like "I do not always eat breakfast," the Galician equivalent would position the adverb "sempre" (always) directly after the negation "non" and before the verb "como" (eat), resulting in "Eu non sempre como almorzo." This structure might initially seem rigid, but it provides clarity and consistency, making the language both precise and expressive. By practicing these exercises, you'll become more comfortable with adverb placement in negative sentences, enhancing your overall proficiency in Galician.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Eu *nunca* falo con estranxeiros (frequency adverb).</p>
<p>2. Eles *non* veñen á festa (negative adverb for negation).</p>
<p>3. Ela *tampouco* quere ir ao cine (adverb indicating agreement in the negative).</p>
<p>4. Nós *non* comemos carne (negative adverb for negation).</p>
<p>5. Vostede *nunca* di a verdade (frequency adverb).</p>
<p>6. Eles *non* estudan de noite (negative adverb for negation).</p>
<p>7. Eu *tampouco* estou de acordo contigo (adverb indicating agreement in the negative).</p>
<p>8. Ela *nunca* chega a tempo (frequency adverb).</p>
<p>9. Nós *non* imos ao traballo hoxe (negative adverb for negation).</p>
<p>10. Vostede *tampouco* sabe a resposta (adverb indicating agreement in the negative).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Eles non *sempre* veñen á festa (adverb of frequency).</p>
<p>2. Ela non *normalmente* xoga ao fútbol (adverb of frequency).</p>
<p>3. Nós non *aínda* rematamos o traballo (adverb of time).</p>
<p>4. Non *xa* fixen a comida (adverb of time).</p>
<p>5. El non *case nunca* fala galego (adverb of frequency).</p>
<p>6. Non *ás veces* vou ao cine (adverb of frequency).</p>
<p>7. Non *xa* lin ese libro (adverb of time).</p>
<p>8. Non *sempre* chego tarde (adverb of frequency).</p>
<p>9. Non *case nunca* viaxo en avión (adverb of frequency).</p>
<p>10. Non *aínda* vin esa película (adverb of time).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Nunca *vou* á praia en inverno (verb for going).</p>
<p>2. El *nunca* xoga ao fútbol despois de cear (adverb of frequency).</p>
<p>3. *Nunca* escriben cartas aos seus amigos (adverb of frequency).</p>
<p>4. Ela *nunca* estuda na biblioteca pola noite (adverb of frequency).</p>
<p>5. Nós *nunca* imos de vacacións en decembro (adverb of frequency).</p>
<p>6. Eles *nunca* ven a televisión antes de durmir (adverb of frequency).</p>
<p>7. Nunca *comemos* pizza os luns (verb for eating).</p>
<p>8. Nunca *chega* tarde ao traballo (verb for arriving).</p>
<p>9. Nunca *le* o xornal pola mañá (verb for reading).</p>
<p>10. Ela *nunca* bebe café despois das seis (adverb of frequency).</p>