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Mastering the use of verbs combined with prepositions in Catalan is essential for achieving fluency and expressing nuanced meanings. These combinations, known as periphrastic verbs, can sometimes be tricky for learners because the prepositions can significantly alter the meaning of the verbs they accompany. Understanding these combinations is crucial not only for constructing grammatically correct sentences but also for enhancing your ability to engage in more sophisticated and accurate conversations. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your Catalan language skills, practicing these verb-preposition pairs will greatly contribute to your linguistic competence. In this section, you will find a variety of exercises designed to help you practice and internalize the correct usage of verb-preposition combinations in Catalan. These exercises range from fill-in-the-blank activities to sentence construction tasks, each crafted to reinforce your understanding and application of these grammatical structures. By working through these exercises, you will not only solidify your grasp of periphrastic verbs but also improve your overall fluency and confidence in using the Catalan language. Dive in and start honing your skills with these targeted practice activities.
1. Vaig *a* la biblioteca (preposition for direction).
2. Ell confia *en* els seus amics (preposition used with "confiar").
3. La Maria pensa *en* el futur (preposition used with "pensar").
4. No puc decidir-me *per* un color (preposition used with "decidir-se").
5. El Joan somnia *amb* viatjar pel món (preposition used with "somniar").
6. La Marta es queixa *de* tot (preposition used with "queixar-se").
7. Estic interessat *en* la proposta (preposition used with "interessat").
8. Ells participen *en* el concurs (preposition used with "participar").
9. Hem de confiar *en* nosaltres mateixos (preposition used with "confiar").
10. Ella es preocupa *per* la seva família (preposition used with "preocupar-se").
1. L'Anna es va *caure* de la bicicleta (verb for losing balance).
2. En Joan va *entrar* a la casa sense fer soroll (verb for entering).
3. He d'anar a la biblioteca per *estudiar* per als exàmens (verb for preparing for tests).
4. Els nens van *pujar* al tren amb entusiasme (verb for getting on a vehicle).
5. La Maria va *sortir* de casa molt d'hora (verb for leaving).
6. En Pere sempre *parla* amb els seus amics després de classe (verb for conversing).
7. Hem de *caminar* fins al parc per fer exercici (verb for walking).
8. La Marta va *trucar* a la seva mare per demanar consell (verb for making a phone call).
9. Els estudiants han de *consultar* amb el professor abans de lliurar el treball (verb for seeking advice).
10. En Pol va *esperar* a la parada d'autobús durant vint minuts (verb for waiting).
1. Ell no es va *adonar* de l'error (verb for realizing).
2. Sempre es poden *confiar* en els amics (verb for trust).
3. Em vaig *enrecordar* de portar els llibres (verb for remembering).
4. Estic *pensant* en el viatge de la setmana vinent (verb for thinking).
5. Ella es va *enamorar* del seu company de feina (verb for falling in love).
6. Ells es van *preocupar* per la salut de l'àvia (verb for worrying).
7. Ells es van *acostumar* al clima fred (verb for getting used to).
8. Ell sempre es *riurà* de les seves bromes (verb for laughing).
9. Em vaig *adonar* del problema massa tard (verb for realizing).
10. Ella es va *enfadar* amb el seu germà (verb for getting angry).
