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Relative pronouns Exercises in Galician language

Relative pronouns are essential components in the Galician language, serving as the bridge between clauses to provide additional information about a noun without starting a new sentence. The primary relative pronouns in Galician are "que" (that, which, who) and "quen" (who, whom). These pronouns help to create complex sentences that convey more detailed and nuanced meanings, making your communication more precise and fluid. Understanding their correct usage is crucial for mastering the language and improving both written and spoken Galician. In this section, you will find a series of grammar exercises designed to help you grasp the different functions and placements of relative pronouns in various contexts. By practicing with these exercises, you will learn how to properly link clauses, enhance your sentence structures, and avoid common mistakes that learners often encounter. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will provide you with the necessary tools to build more sophisticated and accurate sentences in Galician.

Exercise 1

1. O libro *que* lin onte era moi interesante. (Relative pronoun for "that" or "which"). 2. A persoa *que* chamou era o meu amigo. (Relative pronoun for "who"). 3. Esta é a casa *onde* nacín. (Relative pronoun for "where"). 4. Non sei *quen* vai vir á festa. (Relative pronoun for "who" in questions). 5. A cidade *cuxo* alcalde foi elixido onte é moi grande. (Relative pronoun for "whose"). 6. O coche *que* compraron é vermello. (Relative pronoun for "that" or "which"). 7. A razón *pola que* non veu é un misterio. (Relative pronoun for "why"). 8. A rapaza *que* canta é moi talentosa. (Relative pronoun for "who"). 9. A tenda *onde* traballa pechou cedo. (Relative pronoun for "where"). 10. A muller *cuxo* fillo está enfermo está preocupada. (Relative pronoun for "whose").

Exercise 2

1. Ela é a nena *que* vive ao lado (relative pronoun for 'who'). 2. Este é o libro *que* estou lendo (relative pronoun for 'that'). 3. O coche *que* comprou é vermello (relative pronoun for 'that'). 4. A casa *onde* naceron está en ruínas (relative pronoun for 'where'). 5. O home *cuxo* can ladra moito é o meu veciño (relative pronoun for 'whose'). 6. Esta é a razón *por que* non puiden vir (relative pronoun for 'why'). 7. A muller *que* viste onte é a miña tía (relative pronoun for 'whom'). 8. O libro *que* me prestaches está moi interesante (relative pronoun for 'that'). 9. A cidade *onde* vivimos é moi fermosa (relative pronoun for 'where'). 10. A rapaza *cuxo* pai é médico é a miña amiga (relative pronoun for 'whose').

Exercise 3

1. A casa *onde* vive está na rúa principal. (relative pronoun for location) 2. A persoa *que* chamou era moi amable. (relative pronoun for who) 3. Esta é a razón *pola que* non podo ir. (relative pronoun for reason) 4. O libro *que* estou lendo é moi interesante. (relative pronoun for object) 5. O museo *onde* traballa pecha ás cinco. (relative pronoun for place) 6. O neno *que* viste onte é meu sobriño. (relative pronoun for who) 7. Esa é a casa *onde* nacín. (relative pronoun for birthplace) 8. O coche *que* comprou é vermello. (relative pronoun for object) 9. A razón *pola que* estou aquí é importante. (relative pronoun for reason) 10. A cidade *onde* estudou é moi antiga. (relative pronoun for place)