Do you know the grammar of the Portuguese language? There are so many rules that it's even difficult to say yes, isn't it? You might find it a little annoying to have to know so many rules, but be aware that grammar is among the various elements responsible for preserving our language. What would language become if each of us invented our own rules? A real mess, which would result in unpleasant noise in communication, especially in written texts.
That is why it is important to know how the Portuguese language works. Today, Escola Kids brings you a simple tip that will certainly help you in your daily life, even because it is a very common question among speakers. Behold, writing a text, the following question arises: but or more? And now, how do you know when and how to use these two very small but very important words?
For starters, it's important that you know the words but and more exist and both are correct. Although they are very similar, both in phonetics and morphology, they must be used in different situations. To know how and when to use each of the terms, you need to know the differences between them. Let's learn? Enjoy your reading and good studies!
Differences between but and more
=) But: The word but, without the “i”, can be a conjunction, a common noun, or an adverb. Look at the examples to better understand:
But when it's conjunction: when it's a conjunction adversative, the little word but it will express a sense of opposition, that is, of an opposite idea. Therefore, it can be replaced by equivalent conjunctions, among them, however, however, however, however, however:
The kids liked the break, but it was time to go back to the classroom.
They went to the cinema, but arrived late for the session.
=)But when it's a common noun: When the but is a substantive, he will be referring to a defect, a snag. See the example:
Nor but, not half but, just do your duties.
=) But when it's an adverb: When the but is a adverb, will have the function of emphasizing information. Watch:
They tried so hard, but so much, that they managed to win the competition.
But and More are phonetically and morphologically very similar terms, but have completely different uses
=) More: when the word more if so, spelled with “i”, it will have the objective of conferring the idea of quantity, thus exercising the function of an adverb of intensity. Therefore, it will establish a counterpoint with the word any less. Watch:
The students more applied did well in the assessments.
Pedro and Letícia are the children more taken from school.
By Luana Castro
Graduated in Letters
