Pronomes Interrogativos - Brasil Escola

Summary

In this video, Professor Jairo Beraldo explains the concept of interrogative pronouns in Portuguese, such as 'quem,' 'qual,' and 'quanto.' He differentiates between direct and indirect questions, illustrating with examples. The lesson clarifies common doubts about the use of 'porquê' and its forms, including when it appears with or without an accent. Additionally, the video covers the repetition of the word 'que' in questions, highlighting its role as an interrogative pronoun and as an optional particle. Professor Jairo concludes by encouraging viewers to engage with the video and share it with friends.

Takeaways

• 😀 Interrogative pronouns introduce direct or indirect questions, and examples include 'who,' 'what,' 'which,' and 'how many.'
• 😀 Direct interrogative sentences use pronouns to form the question, such as 'Who are you?' and 'What time is it?'
• 😀 Indirect interrogative sentences appear in indirect speech and end with a period, for example, 'João asked how many years Pedro was.'
• 😀 The difference between direct and indirect questions lies in punctuation and their form in speech.
• 😀 'Por quê' is a phrase formed with a preposition and an interrogative pronoun, and is often misunderstood as a standalone pronoun.
• 😀 When 'por quê' is written separately and without an accent, it is part of a direct or indirect question (beginning or middle of the sentence).
• 😀 'Por quê' with an accent appears at the end of a question, like 'Why did you miss class?'
• 😀 The use of 'o que' (what) in a question can include a repetition, such as 'O que que você fez?' which is not incorrect but unnecessary.
• 😀 The second 'que' in phrases like 'o que que' is an expletive particle, which can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning.
• 😀 The video encourages interaction, inviting viewers to comment, ask questions, share the lesson, and follow the teacher's social media for more content.

Q & A

What are interrogative pronouns?

Interrogative pronouns are words used to introduce direct or indirect questions. Examples include 'who', 'what', 'which', 'how many', and 'how much'.

What is the difference between direct and indirect interrogative sentences?

Direct interrogative sentences are those where the question is stated explicitly and ends with a question mark, e.g., 'How old is Pedro?'. Indirect interrogative sentences are embedded within another sentence and end with a period, e.g., 'João asked how old Pedro was.'

How do you identify direct interrogative sentences?

Direct interrogative sentences are recognized by the explicit question format and always end with a question mark.

What is the role of 'porquê' in interrogative sentences?

'Porquê' is a combination of the preposition 'por' and the interrogative pronoun 'quê'. It is used in certain contexts and refers to 'why'. It is written as two separate words when used in this way.

When is 'porquê' written separately and without an accent?

When 'porquê' is used as a pronoun at the beginning or middle of a question without an accent, it is referring to 'why' in direct or indirect questions.

How is 'porquê' used when it appears at the end of a question?

When 'porquê' appears at the end of a question, it is written with an accent, e.g., 'Why did you miss class?' ('Porquê' in this case is a question at the end of the sentence).

What is the difference between 'por que' and 'porquê'?

'Por que' is used without an accent when referring to 'why' in indirect questions or when part of a larger sentence. 'Porquê' with an accent is specifically used at the end of direct questions.

What does 'que' in the phrase 'o que que você fez' represent?

In the phrase 'o que que você fez', the first 'que' is an essential interrogative pronoun, while the second 'que' is a redundant particle, known as a 'particle of emphasis' or 'expletive', which is unnecessary but commonly used in informal language.

Is the repetition of 'que' in 'o que que você fez' grammatically correct?

While the repetition of 'que' in 'o que que você fez' is not grammatically incorrect, it is unnecessary. The question would still be correct if it were phrased as 'o que você fez'.

Why are particles like the second 'que' in 'o que que você fez' considered unnecessary?

The second 'que' is a particle of emphasis and doesn't alter the meaning of the sentence. It can be removed without affecting the sentence's grammatical correctness or meaning.