Portuguese activity, aimed at students in the 1st year of high school, aiming at learning the proper use of the different graphic forms of the word “because”. It is content that often raises doubts.
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SCHOOL: DATE:
PROF: CLASS:
NAME:
1) Read this cartoon, entitled “The condominium”, by Laerte.
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1.1 Identify the criticism made by Laerte:
1.2 Reread the second box:
"I sent, why?”.
Taking into account the context of the cartoon in question, it can be stated that:
a) The form “because” is properly spelled, as a direct question is asked.
b) As this is the end of an interrogative sentence, the correct form is: “why”.
c) It is necessary to replace “why” with “why”, as this is an indirect question.
d) In case of direct interrogations, only “why” can be used.
2) Complete the sentences:
why why why why |
a) Matheus will not go to the event ______________ has a bad flu.
b) I do not understand the _____________ of your refusal to trade.
c) The cities _______________ we passed have beautiful waterfalls.
d) _______________ was the manager late today?
e) That day she didn't treat me well and I don't know ______________.
By Denyse Lage Fonseca – Graduated in Languages and specialist in distance education.
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