O nome Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the term for ‘noun’ in Portuguese grammar?
Nome
True or False: Nouns in Portuguese can be classified as common and proper.
True
Fill in the blank: In Portuguese, a common noun refers to a general class of items, while a _____ noun identifies a specific entity.
proper
What are the two main categories of nouns in Portuguese?
Common nouns and proper nouns
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a proper noun? A) cachorro B) Brasil C) cidade
B) Brasil
What is a collective noun in Portuguese?
A noun that refers to a group of individuals or things.
True or False: Nouns in Portuguese have gender.
True
What are the two genders for nouns in Portuguese?
Masculine and feminine
Fill in the blank: A masculine noun typically ends in _____ in Portuguese.
o
Fill in the blank: A feminine noun typically ends in _____ in Portuguese.
a
What is the plural form of the noun ‘cachorro’ (dog) in Portuguese?
cachorros
Multiple Choice: Which of the following nouns is feminine? A) livro B) casa C) carro
B) casa
True or False: The noun ‘pessoas’ (people) is singular.
False
What is the rule for forming plurals with nouns ending in ‘s’ in Portuguese?
No change is needed; the noun remains the same.
What is an abstract noun in Portuguese?
A noun that denotes an idea, quality, or state rather than a concrete object.
Fill in the blank: The noun ‘amor’ (love) is an example of an _____ noun.
abstract
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a collective noun? A) bando B) mesa C) livro
A) bando
What is the significance of gender agreement in Portuguese nouns?
Adjectives and articles must agree in gender and number with the noun.
True or False: The noun ‘computador’ (computer) is a feminine noun.
False
What is the diminutive form of the noun ‘casa’ (house) in Portuguese?
casinha
Fill in the blank: The noun ‘gato’ (cat) is _____ in gender.
masculine
Multiple Choice: How do you typically form the plural of a noun ending in ‘ão’? A) ões B) ãos C) ães
A) ões
What is the term for a noun that denotes a specific person, place, or thing?
Proper noun
True or False: All nouns in Portuguese can be made plural.
True