CRASE - As 6 regras mais cobradas em CONCURSO (Teoria + Questões)

Introduction

This tutorial is designed to help you understand the rules of using the crase (a grammatical contraction in Portuguese) that are frequently tested in public competitions. By following these steps, you'll learn the key rules and apply them through practice questions, ensuring you never miss a question about crase in exams.

Step 1: Understand What Crase Is

• Crase occurs when the preposition "a" (to) combines with the feminine article "a" (the).
• It is represented by a grave accent (à).
• Example: "Vou à festa" (I’m going to the party).

Step 2: Learn the Basic Rules of Crase

Rule 1: Use Crase Before Feminine Nouns

• Always use crase when a feminine noun is preceded by the preposition "a".
• Example: "Entreguei o livro à professora" (I gave the book to the teacher).

Rule 2: Use Crase Before Specific Locations

• Use crase when referring to specific places that are feminine.
• Example: "Fui à escola" (I went to school).

Step 3: Practice with Questions

Question 1

Identify the correct form:

• "Vou ___ escola."
  • Answer: "Vou à escola."

Step 4: Explore Advanced Rules

Rule 3: Use Crase Before Certain Expressions

• Crase is used before expressions that indicate time when they are feminine.
• Example: "Estarei lá à uma hora" (I will be there at one o'clock).

Rule 4: Crase with Pronouns

• Crase is used before possessive pronouns that imply a feminine noun.
• Example: "Entreguei o presente à minha amiga" (I gave the gift to my friend).

Step 5: More Practice Questions

Question 2

Complete the sentence:

• "Refiro-me ___quelas situações."
  • Answer: "Refiro-me àquelas situações."

Question 3

Choose the correct option:

• "Ele foi ___ casa da Maria."
  • Answer: "Ele foi à casa da Maria."

Question 4

Identify the error:

• "Fui à casa."
  • Correct form: "Fui à casa."

Step 6: Master the Complex Rules

Rule 5: Avoiding Mistakes with Crase

• Do not use crase before masculine nouns or before the word "a" when it does not indicate a location or specific object.

Rule 6: Special Cases

• Crase is often tested in phrases with "a" followed by "aquela," "aquele," etc.
• Example: "Referi-me àquela situação" (I referred to that situation).

Step 7: More Practice and Application

Question 5

Fill in the blank:

• "Estava à espera ___ amiga."
  • Answer: "Estava à espera da amiga."

Question 6

Correct the following sentence:

• "Fui a escola."
  • Correct form: "Fui à escola."

Conclusion

Understanding and mastering the use of crase is crucial for excelling in Portuguese language exams. By following these steps and practicing with the provided questions, you can enhance your skills and confidence in using crase correctly. Continue practicing with more examples and consider exploring additional resources to deepen your understanding.