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Contracted forms of definite articles with prepositions Exercises in Portuguese language
Mastering contracted forms of definite articles with prepositions is an essential step in achieving fluency in Portuguese. These contractions, known as "contrações," streamline communication by merging prepositions with definite articles, creating more fluid and natural-sounding sentences. For example, the preposition "a" (to) combines with the definite article "a" (the) to form "à," while "de" (of) merges with "o" (the) to become "do." Understanding and using these contractions correctly will not only enhance your spoken and written Portuguese but also help you grasp the nuances of the language's grammatical structure.
In this section, you will find a variety of grammar exercises designed to reinforce your knowledge of these contractions. By practicing with sentences and phrases that incorporate the contracted forms, you will become more comfortable recognizing and using them in everyday conversation. Whether you are a beginner trying to get a handle on basic grammar rules or an advanced learner looking to polish your skills, these exercises will provide you with the tools you need to effectively incorporate contracted forms into your Portuguese vocabulary. Dive in and start practicing to take your language skills to the next level!
Exercise 1
<p>1. Eles foram *ao* parque para brincar (to the park).</p>
<p>2. Vamos *à* praia no fim de semana (to the beach).</p>
<p>3. O livro está em cima *do* armário (on top of the wardrobe).</p>
<p>4. Ela deu um presente *à* amiga (to the friend, female).</p>
<p>5. O gato entrou *no* quarto sem fazer barulho (into the room).</p>
<p>6. Eles viajaram *à* cidade vizinha para visitar parentes (to the neighboring city).</p>
<p>7. O cachorro fugiu *da* casa durante a tempestade (from the house).</p>
<p>8. A reunião foi marcada para *às* quatro horas da tarde (at four o'clock).</p>
<p>9. O carro está estacionado *no* estacionamento do shopping (in the parking lot).</p>
<p>10. Eles moram perto *do* rio que passa pela cidade (near the river).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Ele foi *ao* cinema ontem (to the).</p>
<p>2. Nós vamos *à* praia no fim de semana (to the, feminine).</p>
<p>3. Eles moram *no* centro da cidade (in the, masculine).</p>
<p>4. Ela colocou o livro *na* estante (on the, feminine).</p>
<p>5. Vou *às* compras amanhã (to the, plural feminine).</p>
<p>6. Os amigos estavam *nos* parques durante o dia (in the, plural masculine).</p>
<p>7. Eles se encontraram *aos* domingos para jogar futebol (on the, plural masculine).</p>
<p>8. A reunião será *na* sala de conferências (in the, feminine).</p>
<p>9. O cachorro está *no* quintal (in the, masculine).</p>
<p>10. A festa foi *à* noite (at the, feminine).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Ela está *na* escola (at + the).</p>
<p>2. Vamos *ao* parque amanhã (to + the).</p>
<p>3. O gato está *no* jardim (in + the).</p>
<p>4. Ele colocou o livro *na* mesa (on + the).</p>
<p>5. Eles moram *num* apartamento pequeno (in + a).</p>
<p>6. O cachorro está *no* quintal (in + the).</p>
<p>7. Precisamos ir *à* farmácia (to + the).</p>
<p>8. O restaurante fica *ao* lado do banco (to + the).</p>
<p>9. Eles foram *à* praia no fim de semana (to + the).</p>
<p>10. Ela colocou açúcar *no* café (in + the).</p>