Hyphen Usage Rules and Exceptions

This video is the first in a series about using hyphens in Portuguese. It introduces two main rules: using hyphens with identical vowels and not using them with different vowels. Exceptions to the first rule include prefixes like co, pro, and ré. The video aims to clarify doubts and enhance understanding of hyphen usage, encouraging viewers to subscribe for more content.

What is the main focus of this video series?

• Practicing pronunciation

• Improving vocabulary

• Understanding the use of hyphens

• Learning advanced grammar rules

When should you use a hyphen according to Rule 1?

• When the first term ends with a consonant

• When both terms have different vowels

• When the second term starts with a consonant

• When both terms have identical vowels

Which of the following is an example of using a hyphen with identical vowels?

• Autoestima

• Coauthor

• Autoescola

• Teleentrega

Which prefixes are exceptions to Rule 1?

• Pre, post, and sub

• Co, pro, and re

• Un, dis, and mis

• In, im, and ir

Why is 'coordenar' not hyphenated despite having identical vowels?

• Because it is a single word

• Because it is a proper noun

• Because it is an exception due to the prefix 'co'

• Because it is a compound word

When should you avoid using a hyphen according to Rule 2?

• When both terms have identical vowels

• When the first term ends with a vowel

• When both terms have different vowels

• When the second term starts with a vowel

Which of the following is an example of not using a hyphen with different vowels?

• Reeditar

• Coautor

• Anti-inflacionário

• Teleentrega

What should you do to further improve your understanding of hyphen usage?

• Ignore exceptions

• Rely solely on memory

• Read, write, and verify in other sources

• Only watch this video

What is the purpose of this video series?

• To entertain viewers

• To clarify doubts and contribute to knowledge

• To promote a product

• To teach advanced mathematics

What does the narrator encourage viewers to do at the end of the video?

• Comment on the video

• Subscribe to the channel

• Share the video

• Watch other channels