In 'Eles vêm de longe', what does the circumflex accent on 'vêm' show?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The third-person plural of vir, as against the singular 'vem'
- Step 1: The singular is 'ele vem' and the plural is 'eles vêm'. Step 2. The accent distinguishes the two verb forms. Answer: The plural of vir. Why not the others: The other options do not match the verb.
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