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Preposition 把 (indicative of handling) Exercises in Chinese language

Students immersed in bilingual study workflows.

Understanding the preposition 把 (bǎ) is crucial for mastering Chinese sentence structure, especially when it comes to handling or manipulating objects. Unlike in English, where the direct object usually follows the verb, Chinese sentences using 把 require the object to be placed before the verb. This construction can initially seem perplexing, but it plays a significant role in specifying how actions are performed on objects, emphasizing the action's effect on the object itself. In this set of exercises, you will practice constructing sentences using the 把 preposition, gaining a deeper grasp of its function and enhancing your ability to communicate more precisely in Chinese. By working through various examples and scenarios, you'll become adept at recognizing when and how to use 把 to convey actions involving objects, making your Chinese more natural and fluent. Whether you're moving an item, changing its state, or otherwise interacting with it, mastering 把 will be a valuable addition to your linguistic toolkit.

Exercise 1

1. 他 *把* 书放在桌子上了 (use preposition indicative of handling to place the book). 2. 她 *把* 苹果切成了小块 (use preposition indicative of handling to cut the apple). 3. 请你 *把* 窗户关上 (use preposition indicative of handling to close the window). 4. 小明 *把* 玩具收拾好了 (use preposition indicative of handling to tidy up the toy). 5. 我 *把* 那封信寄出去了 (use preposition indicative of handling to send out the letter). 6. 他们 *把* 椅子搬到了外面 (use preposition indicative of handling to move the chair). 7. 老师 *把* 作业发给了学生 (use preposition indicative of handling to distribute the homework). 8. 妈妈 *把* 菜煮好了 (use preposition indicative of handling to cook the dish). 9. 他 *把* 钱包忘在了出租车上 (use preposition indicative of handling to leave the wallet). 10. 她 *把* 衣服洗干净了 (use preposition indicative of handling to clean the clothes).

Exercise 2

1. 他 *把* 书放在桌子上。(Indicates placing an object on a surface.) 2. 她 *把* 门打开了。(Indicates the action of opening something.) 3. 我 *把* 作业做完了。(Indicates completing a task.) 4. 他们 *把* 水果吃光了。(Indicates consuming something completely.) 5. 请 *把* 这封信交给老师。(Indicates delivering something to someone.) 6. 你能 *把* 这个问题解释一下吗？(Indicates explaining something.) 7. 我们 *把* 房间打扫干净了。(Indicates cleaning something thoroughly.) 8. 他 *把* 钱包丢了。(Indicates losing something.) 9. 她 *把* 电脑修好了。(Indicates fixing something.) 10. 请 *把* 灯关掉。(Indicates turning something off.)

Exercise 3

1. 他*把*书放在桌子上了。 (indicates handling an object) 2. 请*把*门关上。 (indicates handling an object) 3. 她*把*水果洗干净了。 (indicates handling an object) 4. 小明*把*作业做完了。 (indicates handling an object) 5. 你能*把*那个箱子搬过来吗？ (indicates handling an object) 6. 我*把*车停在了车库里。 (indicates handling an object) 7. 他*把*信寄出去了。 (indicates handling an object) 8. 请你*把*这个问题解释一下。 (indicates handling an object) 9. 她*把*花瓶打碎了。 (indicates handling an object) 10. 老师*把*课文讲得很清楚。 (indicates handling an object)