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Indefinite articles in singular and plural Exercises in Portuguese language
Indefinite articles play a crucial role in both English and Portuguese by indicating nonspecific items or people. In Portuguese, the indefinite articles are "um" and "uma" for singular nouns, corresponding to "a" or "an" in English, and "uns" and "umas" for plural nouns, which translate to "some" in English. Understanding how to use these articles correctly can significantly enhance your fluency and accuracy in the language, as they help set the context for the nouns they modify.
In this section, you will find a variety of grammar exercises designed to help you master the use of indefinite articles in Portuguese. Whether you're dealing with singular or plural nouns, these exercises will guide you through the nuances and rules that govern their proper usage. By practicing these exercises, you'll develop a stronger grasp of when and how to use "um," "uma," "uns," and "umas," allowing you to communicate more effectively and naturally in Portuguese.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Eu tenho *um* cachorro (one dog).</p>
<p>2. Ela comprou *uma* maçã (one apple).</p>
<p>3. Nós vimos *uns* pássaros no parque (some birds).</p>
<p>4. Eles acharam *umas* moedas na rua (some coins).</p>
<p>5. Preciso de *um* livro para estudar (one book).</p>
<p>6. Ela é *uma* boa amiga (one good friend).</p>
<p>7. Eles trouxeram *uns* bolos para a festa (some cakes).</p>
<p>8. Vi *umas* estrelas no céu (some stars).</p>
<p>9. Ela tem *um* carro novo (one new car).</p>
<p>10. Eles encontraram *umas* flores no jardim (some flowers).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Ele comprou *um* livro na livraria (singular, masculine).</p>
<p>2. Ela viu *uma* estrela brilhante no céu (singular, feminine).</p>
<p>3. Eles adotaram *uns* cachorros do abrigo (plural, masculine).</p>
<p>4. Ela fez *umas* perguntas interessantes na aula (plural, feminine).</p>
<p>5. Ele encontrou *um* amigo no parque (singular, masculine).</p>
<p>6. Ela escreveu *uma* carta para a amiga (singular, feminine).</p>
<p>7. Eles plantaram *uns* girassóis no jardim (plural, masculine).</p>
<p>8. Ela comprou *umas* frutas frescas no mercado (plural, feminine).</p>
<p>9. Ele trouxe *um* presente para a festa (singular, masculine).</p>
<p>10. Ela encontrou *uma* moeda antiga no chão (singular, feminine).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Ela comprou *uns* sapatos novos (indefinite article for "some" in plural).</p>
<p>2. Eles encontraram *um* gato perdido na rua (indefinite article for "a" in singular masculine).</p>
<p>3. Eu quero *uma* maçã para o lanche (indefinite article for "a" in singular feminine).</p>
<p>4. Nós vimos *umas* estrelas brilhantes no céu (indefinite article for "some" in plural feminine).</p>
<p>5. Ele bebeu *um* copo de água (indefinite article for "a" in singular masculine).</p>
<p>6. Ela leu *um* livro interessante (indefinite article for "a" in singular masculine).</p>
<p>7. Eles compraram *umas* flores para a professora (indefinite article for "some" in plural feminine).</p>
<p>8. Eu fiz *uma* viagem incrível (indefinite article for "a" in singular feminine).</p>
<p>9. Nós comemos *uns* biscoitos deliciosos (indefinite article for "some" in plural masculine).</p>
<p>10. Ela encontrou *um* novo emprego (indefinite article for "a" in singular masculine).</p>
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