Oração subordinada substantiva - Brasil Escola

Summary

In this Portuguese language lesson, Maria Beatriz explains the concept of **subordinate substantive clauses** (orações subordinadas substantivas), breaking down their functions in sentences. These clauses act as noun-like elements, such as subjects, direct or indirect objects, and more. She covers several types, including **subjetiva**, **objetiva direta**, **objetiva indireta**, **predicativa**, **completiva nominal**, and **apositiva**. With examples and explanations, Maria helps students understand the syntax behind these clauses, encouraging viewers to review the material and share the content for further learning.

Takeaways

• 😀 Subordinate clauses in Portuguese function as nouns and play a variety of roles in sentences, such as subject, object, or complement.
• 😀 Subordinate clauses can be classified as subjective, objective direct, objective indirect, predicative, completive nominal, and appositive.
• 😀 A subjective subordinate clause functions as the subject of the main clause (e.g., 'It is necessary that you collaborate').
• 😀 An objective direct subordinate clause functions as the direct object of the main verb (e.g., 'The teacher required that the students be quiet').
• 😀 An objective indirect subordinate clause acts as the indirect object of the main verb (e.g., 'No one suspected that he was guilty').
• 😀 A predicative subordinate clause provides additional information about the subject (e.g., 'My fear was that it would rain').
• 😀 A completive nominal subordinate clause complements a noun (e.g., 'I am favorable to that they solve our problem').
• 😀 An appositive subordinate clause functions like an appositive, providing further explanation or clarification of a noun (e.g., 'I only wish this: that they be happy').
• 😀 The conjunction 'que' (or 'c') is often used as the marker of subordination in these clauses.
• 😀 Substituting a subordinate clause with the word 'algo' can help identify its syntactical function in the sentence.

Q & A

What are subordinate substantive clauses in Portuguese?

Subordinate substantive clauses are dependent clauses that function as nouns within a sentence. They can act as subjects, direct objects, indirect objects, predicates, nominal complements, or appositions.

How can you identify a subjective subordinate clause?

A subjective subordinate clause functions as the subject of the main clause. For example, in 'It is necessary that you collaborate,' the clause 'that you collaborate' is the subject of the sentence.

What role does an objective direct subordinate clause play?

An objective direct subordinate clause acts as the direct object of the main verb. In 'The teacher required that the students remain silent,' the clause 'that the students remain silent' is the direct object of the verb 'required.'

Can a subordinate clause function as an indirect object? Give an example.

Yes, a subordinate clause can function as an indirect object. For instance, 'No one doubted that he was guilty.' The subordinate clause 'that he was guilty' is the indirect object of the verb 'doubted.'

What is the function of a predicative subordinate clause?

A predicative subordinate clause functions as the predicate of the subject in the main clause. For example, in 'My fear was that it would rain,' the subordinate clause 'that it would rain' functions as the predicative.

What does a nominal complementive subordinate clause do?

A nominal complementive subordinate clause complements the meaning of a noun or adjective in the main clause. For example, 'I am in favor of resolving the problem' has a nominal complementive clause 'that they resolve the problem' which completes the adjective 'in favor of.'

What is the function of an appositive subordinate clause?

An appositive subordinate clause acts as an apposition, providing additional information about a noun in the main clause. For instance, in 'I only wish this: that you are happy,' the clause 'that you are happy' is an appositive, explaining 'this.'

What role does the conjunction 'que' play in subordinate substantive clauses?

The conjunction 'que' is used as a connector that introduces subordinate substantive clauses. It links the main clause to the dependent clause, helping establish the subordination.

Can a subordinate clause be replaced by a noun like 'algo'? How does this help identify the type of clause?

Yes, in many cases, a subordinate clause can be replaced by a noun such as 'algo' (something). If the sentence still makes sense with this substitution, the clause is likely a subordinate substantive clause, which can help identify its function, such as subject, object, or complement.

How do you identify a subordinate clause functioning as an object?

To identify if a subordinate clause is functioning as an object, check if it completes the meaning of the main verb. For example, in 'She believes that the event will succeed,' 'that the event will succeed' is the object of the verb 'believes.'