A crasis is marked by grave accent (`) and represents the contraction of the preposition “a” with homographs article or pronoun, thus occurring the fusion of two identical sounds.
This contraction can happen in two ways: the contraction of the preposition “a” with the feminine definite article “a” can occur.
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Example: I went to the party.
Went (verb to go: asks for preposition a) a + a party (noun: asks for article a)
And, also, the contraction of the preposition “a” with the demonstrative pronoun can happen.
Example: I went to that party.
I went (verb to go: asks for preposition a) to + that party.
Bearing in mind that the correct use of the crase confuses many students, prepare for the Enem and entrance exams by testing your knowledge of this content.
Answer below:
1. (CESGRANRIO-2013) The sentence in which the crase indicative sign is used according to the standard norm is:
a) The determinations of the committee are intended for those nominated athletes.
b) He grabbed the ball and ran away.
c) He joined a group of intelligent women.
d) This fact is common to every world championship.
e) I have all these bills to pay.
2. (ITA-SP) Given the statements:
1 – Everything went smoothly.
2 – We walk close to the wall.
3 – He never went to parties.
We verified that the use of the accent indicating the crase in the “a” is mandatory:
a) only in sentence nº 1;
b) only in sentence nº 2;
c) only in sentences nºs 1 and 2;
d) in all sentences.
3. (FUNIVERSA/SEDEST) Considering the regency relationships and/or the use of the accent indicative of crasis, mark the correct alternative:
a) Who would be interested in such a proposal?
b) The laws to which he referred were sanctioned.
c) Did not respond to those questions raised.
d) The leader was attentive to any claim.
e) The letter forwarded was similar to the one written by the Deputy.
4. (VUNESP-2014) Consider the passage:
We liven up our private area, introducing tonic or restful colors, and making cleanliness fashionable.
The replacement of the highlighted expressions shows the regency and use of the backtick sign according to the standard norm, respectively, in the alternative:
a) We enliven à – giving preference to – highlighting à;
b) We make joyous to – stipulating by – enhancing to;
c) We make viçosa à – applying in – assuming à;
d) We give strength to – opting for – giving prominence to;
e) We give life to – using of – adopting to.
5. (COSEAC-2015) From the changes made to the snippet below, there is an error in the use of the accent indicative of the crase in:
“…by fidelity to the obscure seed…”:
a) by fidelity to that obscure seed;
b) by fidelity to that obscure seed;
c) by fidelity to the same obscure seed;
d) by fidelity to the new and obscure seed.
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Regarding the use of the grave accent, CORRECTLY complete the gaps in the option:
a) a – a – a – a – a
b) à – a – a – à – à
c) A – à – à – a – à
d) à – à – à – à – a
e) The – the – the – the – the
7. (IFSC-2012) As for the use of the accent indicative of crasis, mark the CORRECT alternative:
a) I didn't like to do my homework in a hurry.
b) The oxen were killed with sledgehammers.
c) Work from Monday to Friday.
d) She convinced her friend to buy a terrible dress.
e) The medicine should be administered drop by drop.
8. (IFSP-2011) Choose the alternative that completes, correctly and respectively, the following sentence:
Those interested in adopting children have to resort to _____ guidelines from the Juvenile Court and be subject to ____ an often long wait, which, despite everything, does not discourage _____ the majority.
a) at – at – at
b) at – at – at
c) at – at – at
d) as – to – to
e) as – to – to
9. (UFPR) What forms complete, in order, the gaps in the following sentences?
In ___ a little while the exam will begin; Attended ___ new governor's inauguration ceremony; Having not been able to attend ___ college today, I promise to attend ___ all classes tomorrow.
a) to – to – to – to
b) there is – at – at – at
c) a – there is – in – at
d) a – at – at – at
e) the – the – the – the
10. (VUNESP/2011) Mark the alternative that completes, correctly and respectively, the gaps in the sentences:
___ unsustainable garbage situations in the capital. This problem comes to ___ authorities who must take ___ appropriate measures.
a) The - the - the
b) There are – at – the
c) There are – as – at
d) at – at – at
e) The - there are - the
11. Check the option where the use of the backtick is optional:
a) Drop by drop the water will fall into the bucket.
b) Parents watched their children from a distance.
c) I am referring to Ana Carolina.
d) I like to ride horses
e) They got home and didn't kiss.
12. Check the option in which the use of the crase is wrong:
a) I did not refer to your ability.
b) We left at ten o'clock.
c) Respond quickly.
d) I am willing to study.
e) I am referring to Queen Catherine Medici.
1) The
2) C
3) C
4) D
5) D
6) And
7) The
8) The
9 AND
10) B
11) C
12) D
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