CONCORDÂNCIA VERBAL: Aprenda de uma Vez por Todas! Dicas e Exemplos Práticos

Summary

This video lesson focuses on the essential topic of subject-verb agreement in Portuguese, explaining its importance for clear and effective communication. The teacher, Liz, covers various rules, such as how verbs must agree in number and person with the subject, the role of impersonal verbs, and the exceptions for collective nouns and proper names. Additionally, she discusses the correct use of the verb 'haver' and 'fazer' in different contexts, as well as the influence of pronouns and prepositions on verb conjugation. Liz emphasizes the need for attention to detail to avoid common errors in written and spoken Portuguese.

Takeaways

• 😀 Understanding and applying verb agreement rules is essential for clear and effective communication in Portuguese.
• 😀 Errors in verb agreement can lead to confusion and misinterpretation of the message being conveyed.
• 😀 Verbs must agree in number (singular or plural) and person (first, second, or third) with the subject in a sentence.
• 😀 A compound subject (more than one subject) requires the verb to agree in number and person with all the subject elements, using the plural form.
• 😀 Impersonal verbs, such as 'haver' (to exist) and 'fazer' (to indicate time or weather), always remain in the third person singular.
• 😀 When 'haver' is used to mean 'exist,' it remains singular, e.g., 'Havia muitas pessoas na festa' (There were many people at the party).
• 😀 The verb 'fazer' stays in the third person singular when indicating elapsed time, e.g., 'Faz 10 dias que não caminho' (It’s been 10 days since I walked).
• 😀 When the subject is represented by a collective noun, the verb agrees in the singular form, e.g., 'O enxame voou pelo parque' (The swarm flew across the park).
• 😀 Place names in the plural (e.g., 'Estados Unidos') require singular agreement if not accompanied by a definite article, but plural agreement if they are.
• 😀 The verb must agree with the numerical indication of a date or with the word 'dia' (day), e.g., 'Hoje é 2 de fevereiro' (Today is February 2nd).
• 😀 When using the reflexive pronoun 'se' with verbs, the verb will be singular if the construction includes a verb, reflexive pronoun, and preposition, e.g., 'Precisa-se de funcionários' (There is a need for employees).

Q & A

What is the importance of understanding and applying subject-verb agreement?

Understanding and applying subject-verb agreement is crucial for clear and effective communication. Incorrect agreement can lead to confusion and hinder the message's comprehension.

What happens when the verb doesn't agree with the subject in number and person?

When the verb doesn't agree with the subject in number and person, grammatical errors occur that can negatively affect the understanding of the message.

How does subject-verb agreement contribute to writing?

Subject-verb agreement contributes to writing by making it more coherent and cohesive, thus avoiding ambiguity and misunderstandings.

What is the rule for subject-verb agreement when there are multiple subjects?

When there are multiple subjects, the verb must agree in both number and person with all the subject nuclei, appearing in the plural form. For example, 'Paulo and Helena are dating.'

How should verbs be conjugated with impersonal subjects?

Verbs with impersonal subjects should always be conjugated in the third person singular. Examples include verbs like 'haver' and 'fazer' when indicating time or atmospheric phenomena.

What is the correct conjugation for the verb 'fazer' when referring to time passed?

When referring to time passed, the verb 'fazer' is always conjugated in the third person singular, such as in 'It has been 10 days since I walked.'

How does the verb 'haver' function in subject-verb agreement?

The verb 'haver' is impersonal when it means 'to exist' and is always conjugated in the third person singular, such as in 'There were many problems in the meeting.'

When is a collective noun considered singular in subject-verb agreement?

A collective noun is considered singular when referring to a group, such as in 'The swarm flew over the park.' The verb stays singular unless there are multiple collectives.

How do proper nouns that are plural in form (like 'Estados Unidos') affect subject-verb agreement?

Proper nouns in plural form, like 'Estados Unidos,' generally require singular agreement if not accompanied by a definite article. For example, 'Estados Unidos invests in technology.' If accompanied by an article, the verb should agree in the plural form.

What happens with subject-verb agreement when using the pronoun of treatment?

When using a pronoun of treatment, the verb must be conjugated in the third person singular or plural, as in 'Your Highness requested silence' or 'Your Majesties requested silence.'