A2 · Elementar Capítulo 26

Reflexive and Passive

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O que você vai aprender

Deep dive into reflexive verbs and passive-like constructions. Using 'se' for impersonal actions.

Dicas e truques (4)

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Check the object

Before writing the verb, look at the object. If it's plural, make the verb plural!
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Reflexive Passive
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Keep it singular

Always use the 3rd person singular verb, even with plural objects.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Impersonal 'se'
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Focus on the Object

When you want to emphasize the result, start your sentence with the object.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Passive Voice Intro
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Mirror Rule

Think of the reflexive pronoun as a mirror reflecting the action back to you.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Reflexive Verbs Recap

Prática rápida (10)

Choose the correct sentence.

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Se vinde pâine.
Correct word order and agreement.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Reflexive Passive

Fix the error.

Find and fix the mistake:

Oamenii se lucrează mult.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Se lucrează mult.
Remove the subject.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Impersonal 'se'

Fill in the correct pronoun.

Eu ___ spăl.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:
1st person singular uses 'mă'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Reflexive Verbs Recap

Fill in the correct form.

Ei ___ joacă.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: se
3rd person plural uses 'se'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Reflexive Verbs Recap

Fill in the correct verb form.

Se ___ (vinde) mere.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: vând
Mere is plural.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Reflexive Passive

Fill in the correct verb form.

Se ___ (mânca) bine aici.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: mănâncă
Must be 3rd person singular.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Impersonal 'se'

Fix the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Casa este construit de arhitect.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Casa este construită de către arhitect.
Agreement and agent marker.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Passive Voice Intro

Complete the sentence.

Cartea ___ (fi) citită de elev.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: este
Correct auxiliary for present tense.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Passive Voice Intro

Choose the correct sentence.

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Se vinde mere.
Verb remains singular.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Impersonal 'se'

Fill in the correct verb.

Se ___ (spune) că e bine.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: spune
3rd person singular.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Impersonal 'se'

Score: /10

Perguntas comuns (6)

Most transitive verbs work, but not all. Stick to common ones like 'a vinde', 'a spune', 'a face'.
Usually, yes. In negative sentences, it follows 'nu'.
Yes, but it's most common with verbs of action or state.
Yes, the impersonal 'se' construction always uses the 3rd person singular.
Use it when the action is more important than the person doing it, or when the person is unknown.
It is better to use 'de către' for clarity and formal style.