Ambiguity in Possessive Pronouns

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.

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

• nossos

• meus

• minha

• vossas

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

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

• livro

• trouxe

• meu

• Eu

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

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

• nosso

• seu

• vosso

• meu

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

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

How can you resolve the ambiguity in the sentence 'Pedro João saiu com sua namorada'?

• By using 'meu' instead of 'sua'

• By adding a comma after 'Pedro'

• By specifying 'a namorada dele'

• By changing 'saiu' to 'sairam'

Which of the following sentences correctly removes ambiguity?

• Pedro João saiu com a namorada de você

• Pedro João saiu com a namorada minha

• Pedro João saiu com a namorada dele

• Pedro João saiu com sua namorada

What should you do if you want to avoid ambiguity in third-person possessive pronouns?

• Avoid using possessive pronouns

• Use plural forms only

• Specify the possessor clearly

• Always use first-person pronouns