Prepositions of manner are essential in Catalan grammar, as they help to describe the way in which an action is performed. These prepositions connect the verb with the noun that provides more information about the action. In Catalan, the most common prepositions of manner are “amb,” “com,” “sense,” and “per.” Using prepositions of manner effectively will enable learners to communicate more clearly and create more detailed sentences.
Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with the correct preposition of manner
1. Ha arribat ___ cotxe * amb* (by means of)
2. Jo corro ___ un atleta *com* (like)
3. Els nens juguen ___ soroll *sense* (without)
4. Va aprendre a parlar ___ escoltar als altres *per* (through)
5. Li agrada menjar paella ___ peix *amb* (with)
2. Jo corro ___ un atleta *com* (like)
3. Els nens juguen ___ soroll *sense* (without)
4. Va aprendre a parlar ___ escoltar als altres *per* (through)
5. Li agrada menjar paella ___ peix *amb* (with)
Exercise 2: Complete the sentences with the correct preposition of manner
1. Aquesta poma es dóna ___ una farmà cia *per* (at)
2. Vull escriure ___ un lápiz *amb* (with)
3. Ella camina ___ una reina *com* (like)
4. Avui menjaré una amanida ___ oli *sense* (without)
5. El meu gos juga ___ altres gossos *amb* (with)
2. Vull escriure ___ un lápiz *amb* (with)
3. Ella camina ___ una reina *com* (like)
4. Avui menjaré una amanida ___ oli *sense* (without)
5. El meu gos juga ___ altres gossos *amb* (with)
