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Practice with Reflexive and Reciprocal Verbs

Now let's see what you can remember about using reflexive and reciprocal verbs. Try out the following two exercises and then check your answers in Appendix C.

Reflexive and Reciprocol Verbs: Exercise A

Match Column A (expressions) with Column B (verbs).

  • Eles_______________na igreja.     (a) me deito

  • Nós_______________muito na festa.    (b) se preocupa

  • Minha amiga_______________com a família. (c) nos divertimos

  • Meu irmão_______________com meu pai.   (d) se queixam

  • Os alunos_______________do livro sempre.   (e) se parece

  • Eu_______________às 11 da noite.     (f) se casaram

Reflexive and Reciprocol Verbs: Exercise B

Translate the following sentences to Portuguese.

  • The professor dedicates herself to teaching.

  • Our neighbor was surprised with the visit.

  • The man laughed at the situation.

  • I look like my father.

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