In Portuguese grammar, what verbal mood is required in the subordinate clause: É necessário que tu estudes com dedicação para obteres sucesso?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Modo conjuntivo
- Step 1: The main clause expresses necessity or assessment through an impersonal evaluation ('É necessário que'). Step 2. Subordinate clauses dependent on expressions of necessity require the subjunctive mood (modo conjuntivo: 'estudes'). Answer: Modo conjuntivo (subjunctive mood). Why not the others: Indicative expresses factual certainty; conditional expresses hypothetical outcomes; imperative gives direct commands.
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