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Demonstrative pronouns Exercises in Nepali language

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Demonstrative pronouns are an essential part of the Nepali language, helping speakers specify and distinguish between people, objects, and places. In Nepali, these pronouns not only identify the proximity or distance of the noun being referred to but also agree in number and sometimes gender. Understanding and correctly using demonstrative pronouns can greatly enhance your ability to communicate clearly and effectively in Nepali. This page is designed to provide you with comprehensive grammar exercises that will help you master the use of demonstrative pronouns in various contexts. Through these exercises, you'll encounter a variety of scenarios where demonstrative pronouns are used, allowing you to practice and reinforce your understanding. Whether you're indicating something close by with "यो" (yo) for singular or "यी" (yii) for plural, or pointing out something further away with "त्यो" (tyo) for singular or "ती" (tii) for plural, you'll gain confidence in your ability to choose the right pronoun. By engaging with these exercises, you'll not only improve your grammatical skills but also gain a deeper appreciation for the nuances of the Nepali language. Dive in and start practicing to elevate your Nepali language proficiency to the next level!

Exercise 1

1. *यो* किताब मेरो हो (This book is mine). 2. *त्यो* केक स्वादिष्ट छ (That cake is delicious). 3. *यी* फूलहरू सुन्दर छन् (These flowers are beautiful). 4. *त्यहाँ* मानिसहरू धेरै छन् (There are many people there). 5. *यो* बच्चा खुसी छ (This child is happy). 6. *यी* कुकुरहरू चलाख छन् (These dogs are smart). 7. *यो* बाघ ठूलो छ (This tiger is big). 8. *त्यो* गाडी रातो छ (That car is red). 9. *यी* चकलेटहरू मिठा छन् (These chocolates are sweet). 10. *यो* घर पुरानो छ (This house is old).

Exercise 2

1. *यो* मेरो घर हो (This is my house). 2. *त्यो* पुस्तक तपाईको हो (That book is yours). 3. *यी* बच्चाहरु खेलिरहेका छन् (These children are playing). 4. *तिनी* मानिसहरु बजारमा छन् (Those people are in the market). 5. *यस* को मूल्य कति हो? (What is the price of this?). 6. *त्यस* गाडी हरायो (That car is lost). 7. *उनी* केटा साथी हुन् (They are friends). 8. *यी* फूलहरु सुन्दर छन् (These flowers are beautiful). 9. *यो* कथा रमाइलो छ (This story is interesting). 10. *तिनी* कुकुरहरु आवाज गर्दैछन् (Those dogs are barking).

Exercise 3

1. *यो* मेरो किताब हो (this). 2. *त्यो* पहाड धेरै ठूलो छ (that). 3. *यी* फूलहरू सुन्दर छन् (these). 4. *उनी* हाम्रा शिक्षक हुन् (he/she - formal). 5. *यो* कुकुर मेरो साथीको हो (this). 6. *त्यो* गाडी रातो रंगको छ (that). 7. *यी* आमाहरू हरेक दिन बजार जानुहुन्छ (these). 8. *उहाँ* हाम्रो प्रमुख अतिथि हुनुहुन्छ (he/she - very formal). 9. *यो* घर पुरानो छ (this). 10. *त्यो* पुस्तकालय यहाँबाट टाढा छैन (that).