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Demonstrative pronouns Exercises in Latvian language
Demonstrative pronouns in the Latvian language play a crucial role in sentence structure and meaning, helping to specify and distinguish between objects, people, and ideas based on their proximity and context. Latvian uses a set of demonstrative pronouns similar to English, but with unique variations and rules that can be challenging for learners. Understanding and mastering these pronouns is essential for achieving fluency and clarity in communication. In Latvian, the primary demonstrative pronouns are "šis" (this), "tas" (that), "šī" (this - feminine), "tā" (that - feminine), and their plural forms, which change depending on the gender and number of the noun they refer to.
Our grammar exercises are designed to help you practice and reinforce your understanding of these demonstrative pronouns. Through a variety of engaging activities, you will learn how to correctly use these pronouns in different contexts, such as identifying objects nearby or far away, and distinguishing between singular and plural forms. These exercises will not only enhance your grammatical accuracy but also improve your overall proficiency in the Latvian language. By consistently practicing with these targeted exercises, you will gain confidence and precision in your use of demonstrative pronouns, paving the way for more effective and nuanced communication.
Exercise 1
<p>1. *Šis* suns ir ļoti draudzīgs (this in masculine form).</p>
<p>2. *Šī* grāmata ir ļoti interesanta (this in feminine form).</p>
<p>3. Man patīk *tie* ziedi (those in masculine plural form).</p>
<p>4. *Tā* māja ir ļoti liela (that in feminine form).</p>
<p>5. *Šie* bērni spēlējas parkā (these in masculine plural form).</p>
<p>6. *Šīs* meitenes dzied skaisti (these in feminine plural form).</p>
<p>7. Es redzu *to* mašīnu uz ielas (that in masculine form).</p>
<p>8. *Tās* kurpes ir ļoti dārgas (those in feminine plural form).</p>
<p>9. *Šajā* istabā ir daudz gaismas (this in locative form).</p>
<p>10. Man patīk *šajā* vietā atpūsties (this in locative form).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. *Šī* māja ir ļoti skaista (this house).</p>
<p>2. *Tās* grāmatas ir manas (those books).</p>
<p>3. Kur ir *tas* autobuss? (that bus).</p>
<p>4. Vai *šis* galds ir brīvs? (this table).</p>
<p>5. *Tie* cilvēki ir no Latvijas (those people).</p>
<p>6. Man patīk *šī* krāsa (this color).</p>
<p>7. *Tās* kurpes ir pārāk lielas (those shoes).</p>
<p>8. *Tas* kaķis ir ļoti draudzīgs (that cat).</p>
<p>9. *Šie* ziedi ir no mana dārza (these flowers).</p>
<p>10. Vai *tie* bērni ir tavi draugi? (those children).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. *Šī* ir mana grāmata (demonstrative pronoun for "this" in feminine form).</p>
<p>2. *Tas* ir mans draugs (demonstrative pronoun for "that" in masculine form).</p>
<p>3. *Tie* ir mani bērni (demonstrative pronoun for "those" in masculine plural form).</p>
<p>4. *Tā* ir mana mašīna (demonstrative pronoun for "that" in feminine form).</p>
<p>5. *Šis* ir mans telefons (demonstrative pronoun for "this" in masculine form).</p>
<p>6. *Šie* ir mani ziedi (demonstrative pronoun for "these" in masculine plural form).</p>
<p>7. *Tās* ir manas grāmatas (demonstrative pronoun for "those" in feminine plural form).</p>
<p>8. *Šīs* ir manas kurpes (demonstrative pronoun for "these" in feminine plural form).</p>
<p>9. *Tā* ir viņa māja (demonstrative pronoun for "that" in feminine form).</p>
<p>10. *Tas* ir ļoti dārgs pulkstenis (demonstrative pronoun for "that" in masculine form).</p>




