Question bank: Linguistic Knowledge: Verbs in Text Construction

In the text, which verb expresses an action that was performed in the past and has been completed?

In contemporary times, the accelerated growth of social media has significantly impacted interindividual and collective communication, directly reflecting on the use of language. Linguistic variation, which used to be restricted to regional and historical contexts, is now exposed on a global scale, leading to a broad discussion about linguistic patterns and standard language. In the educational field, understanding the different uses of verbs becomes crucial for the correct interpretation of verbal and non-verbal messages. Consider the following excerpt from a post on a social network: 'Yesterday, while watching a documentary about birds, I was amazed by the diversity of colors and sounds they present. I felt integrated into their habitat, realizing the importance of environmental preservation.' Analyzing the use of verbs in the text and the knowledge of grammatical aspects present in the Portuguese language, and considering the interdisciplinary approach with Natural Sciences, reflect on how the verbs used contribute to the construction of meanings and how they can express the author's attitudes and emotions regarding the topic he discusses.

In a text, verbs play a fundamental role in constructing meaning and organizing ideas. Imagine a story where characters need to face challenges to achieve a goal. Select three verbs that you consider essential to demonstrate the characters' actions in the story and explain how these verbs help in constructing the meaning of the text.

Read the following text carefully and answer the question: João woke up early on Saturday morning. He got ready for swimming class and had a hearty breakfast. After class, João returned home and studied for the math test that will take place next week. Based on the text, identify three verbs in different tenses of the indicative mood and indicate which expresses present, past, and future. Also, write a sentence with each chosen verb, flexing them appropriately in agreement with the personal pronouns or subject names of the sentence.

Joana found an old book in the library and decided to read it. When she started reading, she realized that the correct use of verbs was essential to understand the story. Analyzing the use of verbs in the sentences, what function is performed by the verbs in the texts?