Understanding Reflexive and Reciprocal Voices in Portuguese

The video tutorial by Professor Gilmar covers the concepts of pronominal passive, reflexive, and reciprocal voices in Portuguese grammar. It begins with an introduction to pronominal passive voice, providing examples and explaining how to transform sentences into analytical passive voice. The tutorial then delves into reflexive voice, illustrating how actions reflect back on the subject with examples. Finally, it explores reciprocal voice, highlighting the idea of mutual actions between subjects, and provides examples to clarify the concept. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding these grammatical structures for proper language use.

What is the function of the pronoun 'se' in pronominal passive voice?

• It is used for emphasis.

• It shows a reciprocal action.

• It acts as a passive particle.

• It indicates a reflexive action.

How can you transform a pronominal passive voice sentence into an analytical passive voice sentence?

• By using a reciprocal pronoun.

• By rephrasing the sentence to include 'ser' and the past participle.

• By adding a reflexive pronoun.

• By changing the verb tense.

What does the reflexive pronoun 'se' indicate in a sentence?

• The action is performed passively.

• The action is performed on the subject itself.

• The action is performed on another person.

• The action is performed by multiple subjects.

In the sentence 'A garota se queimou enquanto cozinhava', what does 'se' signify?

• The girl was cooking for someone else.

• The girl burned someone else.

• The girl was burned by someone else.

• The girl burned herself.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a reflexive pronoun?

• Eu queimei enquanto cozinhava.

• Eu queimei a garota enquanto cozinhava.

• Eu me queimei enquanto cozinhava.

• Eu se queimei enquanto cozinhava.

What is a key characteristic of verbs that are essentially pronominal?

• They indicate a passive action.

• They always require a reflexive pronoun.

• They can be used without a pronoun.

• They are used in reciprocal actions.

What does the reciprocal voice indicate?

• An action performed by the subject on itself.

• An action performed mutually by multiple subjects.

• An action performed by the subject on another person.

• An action performed passively.

In the sentence 'Os alunos se ajudaram', what does 'se' signify?

• The students helped another group.

• The students helped themselves.

• The students were helped by someone else.

• The students helped each other.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a reciprocal pronoun?

• Lilian e Roberto se entreolharam.

• Lilian e Roberto se queimaram.

• Lilian e Roberto se arrependeram.

• Lilian e Roberto se lembraram.

What is a requirement for a sentence to be in the reciprocal voice?

• The sentence must include a reflexive pronoun.

• The verb must be in the past tense.

• The subject must be plural or compound.

• The subject must be singular.