The video tutorial by Professor Jairo Beraldo covers the topic of prefixes in the Portuguese language. It explains what prefixes are, their role in word formation, and provides examples like 'infeliz', 'reler', and 'pré-história'. The tutorial also discusses the use of hyphens with prefixes, detailing specific rules and exceptions. Additionally, it analyzes exam questions to illustrate how prefixes can affect meaning and usage in language. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content and explore related topics.

What is the primary function of a prefix in word formation?

• To create a new language

• To modify the meaning of the root word

• To add a suffix to a word

• To change the tense of a word

Which prefix in the word 'infeliz' indicates negation?

• pré

• feliz

• re

• in

What does the prefix 're' suggest in the word 'reler'?

• To read again

• To read for the first time

• To write

• To erase

When should a hyphen be used with a prefix ending in a vowel?

• When the root word starts with 'h'

• When the root word starts with a consonant

• When the root word starts with the same vowel

• When the root word starts with a different vowel

Which of the following words correctly uses a hyphen?

• coordenador

• microondas

• superhomem

• antiinflamatório

In which case should a hyphen always be used with the prefixes 'pré', 'pró', and 'pós'?

• When the root word starts with 'h'

• When the root word starts with 'r'

• When the prefixes have an accent

• When the root word starts with a vowel

Which prefix never uses a hyphen, even if it fits other hyphenation rules?

• ex

• sub

• re

• pré

What is the meaning of the prefix 'oni' in the words 'onipotente' and 'onisciente'?

• Few

• None

• Some

• All

Which word contains a contradiction in its terms?

• terceirização

• escolarização

• outra especialização

• multispecialty

In the context of the video, what does the term 'onipotente' imply?

• Having all power

• Being present everywhere

• Having limited power

• Knowing everything