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Position of adverbs in a sentence Exercises in Portuguese language
Mastering the position of adverbs in Portuguese sentences is a crucial step in achieving fluency and natural expression in the language. Unlike in English, where adverbs often follow a more flexible placement, Portuguese adheres to specific rules that can significantly alter the meaning and clarity of a sentence if not correctly applied. Whether you're placing an adverb of frequency, manner, time, or place, understanding these rules will help you construct sentences that sound authentic and precise.
In Portuguese, the placement of adverbs can vary depending on the type of adverb and the elements present in the sentence. For example, adverbs of frequency like "sempre" (always) and "nunca" (never) typically appear before the main verb, whereas adverbs of manner, such as "rapidamente" (quickly), often follow the verb they modify. Additionally, when dealing with compound verb forms, the positioning of adverbs can change, adding another layer of complexity. Through targeted exercises, you will become familiar with these patterns, enabling you to communicate more effectively and naturally in Portuguese.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Ela *sempre* chega na hora certa (frequency adverb).</p>
<p>2. Nós vamos *frequentemente* ao cinema aos sábados (frequency adverb).</p>
<p>3. Eles terminaram o projeto *rapidamente* (manner adverb).</p>
<p>4. Eu *nunca* como sobremesa antes do jantar (frequency adverb).</p>
<p>5. Ela canta *muito* bem (intensity adverb).</p>
<p>6. Nós *já* fizemos os deveres de casa (time adverb).</p>
<p>7. Eles estavam *totalmente* perdidos na cidade (intensity adverb).</p>
<p>8. Eu *ainda* não terminei o livro (time adverb).</p>
<p>9. Ela *normalmente* vai ao parque depois da escola (frequency adverb).</p>
<p>10. Ele correu *extremamente* rápido na maratona (intensity adverb).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Ela *sempre* estuda à noite (adverb meaning "always").</p>
<p>2. Nós *rapidamente* terminamos o trabalho (adverb meaning "quickly").</p>
<p>3. Eles *frequentemente* visitam os avós no fim de semana (adverb meaning "frequently").</p>
<p>4. Maria *provavelmente* virá à festa amanhã (adverb meaning "probably").</p>
<p>5. O gato *silenciosamente* entrou na sala (adverb meaning "silently").</p>
<p>6. Ele *raramente* come doces (adverb meaning "rarely").</p>
<p>7. Eu *constantemente* penso em você (adverb meaning "constantly").</p>
<p>8. Nós *cuidadosamente* lemos o contrato (adverb meaning "carefully").</p>
<p>9. Pedro *naturalmente* entende de matemática (adverb meaning "naturally").</p>
<p>10. A criança *lentamente* atravessou a rua (adverb meaning "slowly").</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Eu *sempre* acordo cedo (frequency adverb).</p>
<p>2. Ele *nunca* chega atrasado ao trabalho (negative adverb).</p>
<p>3. Nós *geralmente* almoçamos às 13 horas (frequency adverb).</p>
<p>4. Ela *rapidamente* terminou a tarefa (manner adverb).</p>
<p>5. Eles *raramente* visitam seus avós (frequency adverb).</p>
<p>6. Maria *lentamente* caminhava pelo parque (manner adverb).</p>
<p>7. João *frequentemente* vai à academia (frequency adverb).</p>
<p>8. Nós *normalmente* estudamos juntos aos sábados (frequency adverb).</p>
<p>9. O cachorro *sempre* late quando vê estranhos (frequency adverb).</p>
<p>10. Ela *cuidadosamente* pintou o quadro (manner adverb).</p>