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Pronouns in double object combinations Exercises in Portuguese language
Mastering pronouns in double object combinations is a crucial step for anyone learning Portuguese, as it deepens your understanding of sentence structure and fluidity in communication. In Portuguese, double object pronouns are used when a verb requires both a direct and an indirect object, and knowing how to correctly position and use these pronouns can significantly enhance your fluency. This page provides a variety of grammar exercises designed to help you practice and perfect the use of these pronouns in different contexts. By working through these exercises, you will gain confidence in your ability to construct sentences that are both grammatically correct and natural-sounding.
Portuguese double object pronouns can be tricky because they often require specific positioning within a sentence, and sometimes they even merge into a single form. This makes understanding and practicing their use essential for effective communication. Our exercises cover a wide range of scenarios, from simple sentences to more complex structures, ensuring that you are well-equipped to handle any conversation. By engaging with these exercises, you will not only improve your grasp of pronouns but also enhance your overall Portuguese language skills, making your speech and writing more precise and expressive.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Ela *me* deu um presente (pronoun for "me").</p>
<p>2. Nós *lhe* enviamos uma carta (pronoun for "him/her").</p>
<p>3. Você *nos* viu no parque (pronoun for "us").</p>
<p>4. Ele *os* encontrou na festa (pronoun for "them" - masculine). </p>
<p>5. Eu *a* vi no mercado (pronoun for "her").</p>
<p>6. Eles *te* chamaram para a reunião (pronoun for "you" - informal). </p>
<p>7. Nós *vos* convidamos para o jantar (pronoun for "you all").</p>
<p>8. Ela *lhes* trouxe flores (pronoun for "them" - formal). </p>
<p>9. Ele *me* contou um segredo (pronoun for "me").</p>
<p>10. Eu *as* vi no cinema (pronoun for "them" - feminine).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Ela *me* deu um presente (gave a gift to me).</p>
<p>2. Eles *nos* enviaram uma carta (sent a letter to us).</p>
<p>3. Ele *lhe* contou um segredo (told a secret to him/her).</p>
<p>4. Nós *lhes* mostramos as fotos (showed the photos to them).</p>
<p>5. Eu *te* ofereci ajuda (offered help to you).</p>
<p>6. Vocês *nos* trouxeram flores (brought flowers to us).</p>
<p>7. Ela *lhe* pediu um favor (asked a favor from him/her).</p>
<p>8. Ele *me* ofereceu um emprego (offered a job to me).</p>
<p>9. Nós *te* enviamos um convite (sent an invitation to you).</p>
<p>10. Eles *nos* deram conselhos (gave advice to us).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Ele *nos* deu o presente ontem (a nós).</p>
<p>2. Eu *lhe* escrevi uma carta (a ele/ela).</p>
<p>3. A professora *nos* explicou a lição (a nós).</p>
<p>4. Eles *me* enviaram um convite (a mim).</p>
<p>5. O chefe *lhe* ofereceu um aumento (a ele/ela).</p>
<p>6. Nós *lhes* contamos a novidade (a eles/elas).</p>
<p>7. Eu *te* pedi ajuda (a ti).</p>
<p>8. Maria *me* mostrou as fotos da viagem (a mim).</p>
<p>9. Ele *lhe* deu um conselho (a ele/ela).</p>
<p>10. Nós *vos* oferecemos abrigo (a vós).</p>