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Demonstrative pronouns Exercises in Turkish language

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Demonstrative pronouns are essential components of any language, and mastering them can significantly enhance your communication skills. In Turkish, demonstrative pronouns are used to point out specific objects or people, and they function similarly to their English counterparts such as "this," "that," "these," and "those." Understanding and correctly using demonstrative pronouns in Turkish will enable you to convey your thoughts more clearly and accurately, whether you're describing something nearby or referring to something farther away. In Turkish, the primary demonstrative pronouns are "bu" (this/these) and "şu" (that/those), with "o" also serving as "that/those" but used for objects that are even further away. These pronouns change form based on the proximity of the object to the speaker and listener, making them a crucial part of everyday conversation. Our grammar exercises will help you practice and perfect the use of these pronouns, ensuring that you can confidently describe and distinguish objects and people in various contexts. Let's dive into the exercises and start building your proficiency in using Turkish demonstrative pronouns!

Exercise 1

1. *Bu* kitap çok ilginç. (This book is very interesting) 2. *Şu* köpek çok büyük. (That dog over there is very big) 3. *O* araba mavi. (That car is blue) 4. *Bunlar* elmalar çok taze. (These apples are very fresh) 5. *Şunlar* kalemler nerede? (Where are those pencils over there?) 6. *O* kişi benim öğretmenim. (That person is my teacher) 7. *Bu* çanta çok pahalı. (This bag is very expensive) 8. *Şu* ev satılık. (That house over there is for sale) 9. *Bunlar* çiçekler çok güzel kokuyor. (These flowers smell very nice) 10. *Şunlar* ağaçlar çok yaşlı. (Those trees over there are very old)

Exercise 2

1. *Bu* kitap çok ilginç (demonstrative pronoun for something near the speaker). 2. *Şu* araba çok hızlı (demonstrative pronoun for something at a moderate distance). 3. *O* ev çok büyük (demonstrative pronoun for something far from the speaker). 4. *Bu* köpek çok sevimli (demonstrative pronoun for something near the speaker). 5. *Şu* çiçek çok güzel kokuyor (demonstrative pronoun for something at a moderate distance). 6. *O* dağ çok yüksek (demonstrative pronoun for something far from the speaker). 7. *Bu* kalem çok kaliteli (demonstrative pronoun for something near the speaker). 8. *Şu* elma çok lezzetli (demonstrative pronoun for something at a moderate distance). 9. *O* nehir çok uzun (demonstrative pronoun for something far from the speaker). 10. *Bu* ceket çok şık (demonstrative pronoun for something near the speaker).

Exercise 3

1. *Bu* benim kitabım (pointing to something close to the speaker). 2. *Şu* çiçek çok güzel kokuyor (pointing to something a bit far from the speaker). 3. *O* ev bizim değil (pointing to something far from both speaker and listener). 4. *Bunlar* senin ayakkabıların mı? (pointing to multiple items close to the speaker). 5. *Şunlar* köpeğin oyuncakları (pointing to multiple items a bit far from the speaker). 6. *Onlar* çok eski kitaplar (pointing to multiple items far from both speaker and listener). 7. *Bu* elma çok taze (referring to a single item close to the speaker). 8. *Şu* araba yeni mi? (referring to a single item a bit far from the speaker). 9. *O* dağın zirvesi çok yüksek (referring to a single item far from both speaker and listener). 10. *Bunlar* benim kalemlerim (referring to multiple items close to the speaker).