What, what or what

This is one of the most common doubts in the Portuguese language. Do you know the correct way to write the expression? What, what or what? Check it out now.

According to grammar, what It is what they are correct. But, they are applied differently. Already what, does not exist.

the indefinite pronoun what refers to which thing and can be used mainly in sentences with direct or indirect questions. Also, it can be called an interrogative pronoun.

Check it out now at when to use what or what.

When to use what?

From the moment the expletive pronoun “o” follows the pronoun “que”, the sentence is highlighted. Generally, this does not change the meaning of the sentence.

Soon, what without accent it is only used when the pronoun “o” is applied in the intention of highlighting. It is worth remembering that without the expletive (or enhancement) pronoun “o”, the sentence does not change its meaning. Check out the examples below:

• What was this? - What was that?
• What did she say – What did she say?
• Do you know what he did? – Do you know what he did?
• What happened? - What happened?

When to use what?

Already what, is also an interrogative pronoun, but it is only applied at end of sentence. Check out the examples below:

• What was that?
• What did she say?
• She did what?
• What happened?

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