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Possessive pronouns Exercises in Portuguese language

Possessive pronouns are an essential part of mastering the Portuguese language, providing a clear way to indicate ownership and relationships between people and objects. Unlike English, where possessive pronouns remain the same regardless of the gender of the noun they refer to, Portuguese possessive pronouns change according to the gender and number of the nouns. This might seem challenging at first, but with practice, you'll find it becomes second nature. In this section, we’ll provide exercises designed to help you grasp and effectively use possessive pronouns in various contexts.
Understanding the nuances of possessive pronouns in Portuguese is crucial for clear and accurate communication. For example, "meu" (my, masculine singular) and "minha" (my, feminine singular) are used differently depending on the gender of the noun they modify. The exercises provided here will guide you through these distinctions, offering practical examples and scenarios to reinforce your learning. By working through these activities, you'll gain confidence in using possessive pronouns correctly, enhancing your overall fluency in Portuguese.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Ela trouxe *seu* livro para a aula (her).</p>
<p>2. Nós visitamos *nossa* avó no fim de semana (our, female relative).</p>
<p>3. O cachorro pegou *seu* brinquedo do chão (its).</p>
<p>4. Ele encontrou *seus* amigos no parque (his, plural).</p>
<p>5. Vocês terminaram *vossas* tarefas de casa (your, plural, formal).</p>
<p>6. Eu coloquei *meu* casaco na cadeira (my).</p>
<p>7. Eles venderam *seus* carros antigos (their, plural).</p>
<p>8. Ela cuidou de *sua* irmã mais nova (her, singular).</p>
<p>9. Nós visitamos *nossos* parentes em Portugal (our, plural).</p>
<p>10. Você viu *seu* professor hoje? (your, singular, formal).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Este é *meu* livro (belongs to me).</p>
<p>2. A casa é *dela* (belongs to her).</p>
<p>3. Onde está *nossa* sala de aula? (belongs to us).</p>
<p>4. Esses são *seus* brinquedos (belongs to you, informal).</p>
<p>5. O cachorro é *dele* (belongs to him).</p>
<p>6. A mochila é *minha* (belongs to me).</p>
<p>7. Os pais são *nossos* (belongs to us).</p>
<p>8. O carro é *deles* (belongs to them).</p>
<p>9. Esta é *vossa* caneta? (belongs to you all, formal).</p>
<p>10. O gato é *dela* (belongs to her).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Esta é *minha* mochila (possessive pronoun for "my").</p>
<p>2. Eles são *nossos* amigos (possessive pronoun for "our").</p>
<p>3. Esta casa é *deles* (possessive pronoun for "their", masculine plural).</p>
<p>4. O livro é *dela* (possessive pronoun for "her").</p>
<p>5. Este é *meu* carro (possessive pronoun for "my", masculine singular).</p>
<p>6. A caneta é *sua* (possessive pronoun for "your", feminine singular).</p>
<p>7. O gato é *dele* (possessive pronoun for "his").</p>
<p>8. A bicicleta é *nossa* (possessive pronoun for "our", feminine singular).</p>
<p>9. Aquelas são *suas* chaves (possessive pronoun for "your", feminine plural).</p>
<p>10. Os brinquedos são *deles* (possessive pronoun for "their", masculine plural).</p>