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Demonstrative pronouns Exercises in Catalan language

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Demonstrative pronouns are an essential component of the Catalan language, providing clarity and specificity in both spoken and written communication. These pronouns, which include "aquest" (this), "aquell" (that), and their various forms, are used to indicate specific nouns relative to the speaker's position in space and time. Mastering the use of demonstrative pronouns allows learners to effectively distinguish between objects and people that are near or far, enhancing their overall fluency and comprehension. In our grammar exercises, you will encounter a variety of contexts and scenarios designed to sharpen your understanding and usage of Catalan demonstrative pronouns. Through interactive activities and practical examples, you will learn to confidently use "aquest," "aquella," "aquells," "aquelles," and other related forms in appropriate contexts. Whether you are describing something nearby or referring to a distant event, these exercises will help you build the skills needed to communicate with precision and clarity in Catalan.

Exercise 1

1. *Aquest* llibre és molt interessant (this book). 2. *Aquella* casa és molt gran (that house over there). 3. Vull *aquestes* sabates (these shoes). 4. *Aquests* gossos són molt simpàtics (these dogs). 5. *Aquell* cotxe és molt ràpid (that car over there). 6. No m'agrada *aquesta* pel·lícula (this movie). 7. *Aquells* arbres són molt alts (those trees over there). 8. *Aquesta* taula és de fusta (this table). 9. *Aquelles* muntanyes són espectaculars (those mountains over there). 10. *Aquest* noi és molt intel·ligent (this boy).

Exercise 2

1. *Aquesta* és la meva cadira (female singular, close to the speaker). 2. *Aquells* arbres són molt alts (male plural, far from both the speaker and the listener). 3. Vull *aquests* llibres per a la classe (male plural, close to the speaker). 4. *Aquest* cotxe és molt ràpid (male singular, close to the speaker). 5. *Aquelles* cases estan en venda (female plural, far from both the speaker and the listener). 6. *Aquesta* noia és la meva amiga (female singular, close to the speaker). 7. *Aquell* edifici és molt antic (male singular, far from both the speaker and the listener). 8. Vull *aquella* camisa de la botiga (female singular, far from both the speaker and the listener). 9. *Aquests* nens són molt intel·ligents (male plural, close to the speaker). 10. On és *aquell* llibre que vaig deixar aquí? (male singular, far from both the speaker and the listener).

Exercise 3

1. *Aquest* és el llibre que estaves buscant (this). 2. No m'agrada *aquella* casa allà (that, far). 3. Porta'm *aquestes* flors, si us plau (these, plural). 4. *Aquests* nois són molt simpàtics (these, masculine, plural). 5. Qui és *aquell* home allà? (that, far, masculine). 6. No sé què fer amb *això* (this, neutral). 7. *Aquelles* noies són les meves amigues (those, far, feminine, plural). 8. *Aquesta* cadira és molt còmoda (this, feminine). 9. Compara *aquests* dos cotxes (these, masculine, plural). 10. *Això* és una bona idea (this, neutral).