Exercises on Using Czech Reflexive Pronouns: “se” and “si”

Mastering the use of reflexive pronouns is a crucial step in becoming proficient in the Czech language. Reflexive pronouns "se" and "si" are commonly used in daily conversation, but their application can often be challenging for learners. Understanding the nuances of these pronouns not only helps in constructing grammatically correct sentences but also ensures that your speech sounds natural and fluent. This set of exercises is designed to guide you through the various contexts and grammatical structures where "se" and "si" are used, providing practical examples and practice opportunities to solidify your understanding. The exercises cover a range of topics, from reflexive verbs to reflexive pronouns used in impersonal constructions. You'll encounter sentences that require you to choose the correct pronoun, fill-in-the-blank activities, and translation tasks to reinforce your learning. By systematically working through these exercises, you’ll gain a deeper insight into the reflexive nature of Czech verbs and pronouns, and how they differ from their English counterparts. Whether you are a beginner or looking to polish your skills, these exercises will help you achieve greater fluency and accuracy in using Czech reflexive pronouns "se" and "si".

Exercise 1

1. On *se* ráno probouzí velmi brzy (reflexive pronoun for "he").

2. Marie *si* koupila nový kabát (reflexive pronoun for "herself").

3. Děti *se* hrají na zahradě (reflexive pronoun for "they").

4. Petr *se* učí anglicky každý den (reflexive pronoun for "he").

5. Anna *si* čte knihu v parku (reflexive pronoun for "herself").

6. Oni *se* potkali na nádraží (reflexive pronoun for "they").

7. Honza *si* umyl ruce před jídlem (reflexive pronoun for "himself").

8. Ona *se* směje jeho vtipům (reflexive pronoun for "she").

9. Já *si* vzpomněl na důležitou schůzku (reflexive pronoun for "myself").

10. Oni *se* starají o své děti (reflexive pronoun for "they").

Exercise 2

1. On *se* učí každý den (reflexive pronoun for "he learns").

2. Petra *si* koupila nový svetr (reflexive pronoun for "she bought herself").

3. Ráno *se* probudila velmi brzy (reflexive pronoun for "she woke up").

4. Petr *si* vzal den volna (reflexive pronoun for "he took").

5. Oni *se* bojí tmy (reflexive pronoun for "they are afraid").

6. Děti *si* hrají na zahradě (reflexive pronoun for "they play").

7. Jana *se* připravuje na zkoušku (reflexive pronoun for "she prepares herself").

8. My *si* pamatujeme jeho jméno (reflexive pronoun for "we remember").

9. Rodiče *se* starají o děti (reflexive pronoun for "they take care").

10. Bratr *si* čistí zuby každý večer (reflexive pronoun for "he brushes").

Exercise 3

1. Oni *se* učí na zkoušku (pronoun indicating themselves).

2. Jana *se* dívá do zrcadla (pronoun indicating herself).

3. My *si* koupíme nové auto (pronoun indicating for ourselves).

4. On *se* ptá na cestu (pronoun indicating himself).

5. Děti *se* hrají na zahradě (pronoun indicating themselves).

6. Ráno *si* uvařím kávu (pronoun indicating for myself).

7. Oni *se* připravují na výlet (pronoun indicating themselves).

8. Já *si* čtu knihu (pronoun indicating for myself).

9. Ona *se* maluje před zrcadlem (pronoun indicating herself).

10. My *se* vracíme domů (pronoun indicating ourselves).