Orações Subordinadas Adverbiais ♫ Ilariê Adverbial ♫ [Prof Noslen]

Summary

In this lesson, the instructor provides an in-depth explanation of various types of subordinated adverbial clauses in Portuguese, including causal, consecutive, conditional, concessive, comparative, final, temporal, and proportional clauses. Through examples and clear explanations, the teacher demonstrates how each type works and how to identify them within sentences. The lesson aims to help students grasp these concepts, making it easy for them to understand the different relationships that adverbial clauses express, such as cause, consequence, condition, concession, comparison, purpose, time, and proportion.

Takeaways

• 😀 Subordinate adverbial clauses are used to add additional information to the main clause, functioning almost like adverbs by providing context or circumstances.
• 😀 There are nine types of subordinate adverbial clauses, and understanding them requires careful reading and comprehension.
• 😀 Causal clauses express the cause of an action, often introduced by conjunctions like 'because'. Example: 'The city was flooded because the river overflowed.'
• 😀 Consecutive clauses show the consequence of an action. For example, 'The river overflowed so much that the city was flooded.'
• 😀 Conditional clauses express a condition that must be met for something to happen, often introduced by 'if' or 'in case'. Example: 'If you don’t find me at home, leave a message.'
• 😀 Concessive clauses express an action that happens despite an obstacle or contrary situation. Conjunctions like 'although' introduce these clauses. Example: 'Although it rained a lot, we went to the park.'
• 😀 Conformative clauses express agreement or conformity, often introduced by 'according to'. Example: 'Everything went according to plan.'
• 😀 Comparative clauses are used for comparison, typically using conjunctions like 'as' or 'like'. Example: 'The students studied as hard as the most dedicated.'
• 😀 Final clauses express the purpose or intention of an action. Example: 'I sat in the front row so I could hear better.'
• 😀 Temporal clauses indicate the time an action occurs, usually introduced by conjunctions like 'when' or 'as soon as'. Example: 'I feel safe as soon as I close the door.'

Q & A

What is the main focus of the lesson in the transcript?

The lesson focuses on different types of subordinate adverbial clauses in Portuguese grammar, such as causal, consecutive, conditional, concessive, and others.

How are causal subordinate clauses identified in the script?

Causal subordinate clauses express the reason or cause for something. They often use conjunctions like 'porque' (because), which links two clauses where one provides the cause for the action in the main clause.

Can you provide an example of a consecutive subordinate clause from the transcript?

Yes, an example of a consecutive subordinate clause is: 'O rio transbordou tanto que a cidade foi alagada.' (The river overflowed so much that the city was flooded.)

What distinguishes a conditional subordinate clause from others?

A conditional subordinate clause expresses a condition for something to happen, often using conjunctions like 'se' (if) or 'caso' (in case).

What is the function of concessive subordinate clauses as discussed in the transcript?

Concessive subordinate clauses express a concession, where one situation occurs despite another. They often use the conjunction 'embora' (although).

How does the transcript describe a conformative subordinate clause?

A conformative subordinate clause indicates agreement or conformity, typically using conjunctions like 'conforme' (as, according to).

What is an example of a comparative subordinate clause given in the lesson?

An example of a comparative subordinate clause is: 'Nós estudamos como obstinados estudam.' (We studied as obsessively as others do.)

How do final subordinate clauses express purpose, according to the script?

Final subordinate clauses express purpose and often use conjunctions like 'para que' (so that). For example: 'Sentei na primeira fila para que pudesse ouvir melhor.' (I sat in the front row so that I could hear better.)

What is the characteristic of temporal subordinate clauses in the transcript?

Temporal subordinate clauses indicate when something happens, often using words like 'assim que' (as soon as). For example: 'Me sinto seguro assim que fecho a porta.' (I feel safe as soon as I close the door.)

Can you explain the proportional subordinate clause mentioned in the lesson?

Proportional subordinate clauses express proportionality, indicating that one action happens in proportion to another. An example is: 'Fico mais esperto à medida que estudo mais.' (I get smarter as I study more.)