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Indirect Object Pronouns Part II: Quiz #1

A. Determine the direct object (DO) and the indirect object (IO). Write only the noun, not the article.

John didn't write Mary a letter.

1. DO=

2. IO=


Don't bring me any coffee.

3. DO=

4. IO=


Don't tell me the truth.

5. DO=

6. IO=


B. Change the following sentences so that they are negative, and replace the IO noun with the correct IO pronoun.

Model:

Compro el libro para Juan.
No le compro el libro.


7. Escribo una carta a mi novia.
una carta.


8. El mesero da la cuenta a Juan.
El mesero la cuenta.


9. Guadalupe manda una carta a nosotros.
Guadalupe una carta.


10. Traigo el libro a Susana.
el libro.


11. Ustedes dan los abrigos a nosotros.
Ustedes los abrigos.


12. Juan compra flores para ella.
Juan flores.


13. El mesero da el menú a ellos.
El mesero el menú.


14. Ellos dan una propina a mí.
Ellos una propina.


C. Translate the phrases. Do not abbreviate "usted" or "ustedes."

Model:

he doesn't give her (dar)
él no le da


15. we don't give them (dar)


16. they (masculine) don't give us (dar)


17. they (feminine) don't give her (dar)


18. you-all (formal) don't give me (dar)


19. Sara doesn't buy me (comprar)


20. Susana doesn't write to them (escribir)



D. Suggested writing exercise: Write ten negative sentences using an indirect object pronoun in each one.

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