Direct object pronouns (mixed) 1

Free Spanish exercise on direct object pronouns (lo, la, los, las, me, te…). Fill in the correct DOP. Intermediate level.

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Choosing lo, la, los, or las — The 3rd-person direct object pronouns are lo (masc. sing.), la (fem. sing.), los (masc. pl.), las (fem. pl.). Match the gender and number of the noun being replaced: ¿Tienes el libro? → Lo tengo. ¿Ves las flores? → Las veo.

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Lo for masculine nouns and ideas — Lo replaces masculine nouns (el libro → lo) but also replaces entire phrases or ideas (neuter use): No sé si es verdad, pero me lo dijeron. In this neuter use, lo replaces the whole concept "that it's true" rather than a specific noun. This neuter lo is invariable.

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Position with different verb forms — DOP before conjugated verb: Lo veo. Attached to affirmative command: Véndemelo. With modal + infinitive — either position: Quiero verlo = Lo quiero ver. With gerund: Estoy leyéndolo = Lo estoy leyendo. All four options exist; choose based on what sounds natural.

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Complete the following translations, substituting the bolded words with one of the following Spanish direct object pronouns: me, te, la, lo, nos, os, las, los. Example: María ve la casa → María la ve.

1. He sees me. = Él ve.✓

2. I saw her. = Yo vi.✓

3. You don't understand it. = Usted no entiende.✓

4. I don't know you. (tú) = No conozco.✓

5. They don't know us. = Ellos no conocen.✓

6. Do they see you? (vosotros) = ¿Ellos ven?✓

7. Did you find the books? No, I didn't find them. = ¿Encontraste los libros? No, no encontré.✓

8. Did you find the pens? No, I didn't find them. = ¿Encontraste las plumas? No, no encontré.✓

9. Did you read the newspaper? Yes, I read it. = ¿Leíste el periódico? Sí, leí.✓

10. Are you calling me? = llamas?✓

11. We closed the windows. = Nosotros cerramos.✓

12. We opened the door. = Nosotros abrimos.✓

13. I don't see you. (Usted, m.) = No veo.✓

14. I don't see my friends. (f.) = No veo.✓

15. They hear the noise. = Ellos oyen.✓

16. They help you. (vosotros) = Ellas ayudan.✓

17. You help us. = Tú ayudas.✓

18. Are you going to help me? = ¿Vas a ayudar?✓

19. Is the police looking for you? (tú) = ¿ busca la policía?✓

20. Are you going to visit your parents? Yes, I am going to visit them. = ¿Vas a visitar a tus padres? Sí, voy a visitar.✓