Ambiguity in Possessive Pronouns

Ambiguity in Possessive Pronouns

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English, Education

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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In this video, Professor Jairo Beraldo introduces possessive pronouns, listing them in both singular and plural forms. He explains their definition and function, emphasizing their role in linking a possessed term to its possessor. The video covers concordance rules in gender and number, and how possessive pronouns agree with the possessor's person. It also addresses potential ambiguities in third-person usage and offers solutions to clarify meaning. The session concludes with a call to action for viewer engagement.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a possessive pronoun in singular form?

nossos

meus

minha

vossas

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of possessive pronouns?

To show location

To indicate time

To establish a relationship between possessed and possessor

To describe actions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sentence 'Eu não trouxe meu livro', which word is the possessive pronoun?

livro

trouxe

meu

Eu

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do possessive pronouns agree with the possessed term?

In gender and number

In tense and mood

In case and voice

In aspect and tone

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which possessive pronoun would you use for 'ele' in the sentence 'Ele não trouxe ___ livro'?

nosso

seu

vosso

meu

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue can arise with third-person possessive pronouns?

They can create ambiguity

They can alter the subject

They can modify the verb

They can change the tense of the sentence

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sentence 'Pedro João saiu com sua namorada', what ambiguity is present?

Whether 'namorada' is singular or plural

Whether 'saiu' is past or present

Whether the girlfriend belongs to Pedro or João

Whether Pedro or João is the subject

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