In Portuguese grammar, what grammatical relation is expressed by the preposition para in: Ele comprou os livros para estudar para o exame?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Relação de finalidade
- Step 1: 'Para + infinitive' answers the question 'with what goal or objective?'. Step 2. This expresses the semantic relation of finality / purpose (finalidade). Answer: Finalidade (purpose). Why not the others: Cause is expressed by 'por' or 'porque'; concession by 'embora'; time by 'quando' or 'enquanto'.
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