The speaker explains the concept of verbal modes in the Portuguese language, specifically the indicative, imperative, and subjunctive modes. They define each mode and provide examples to illustrate their usage.
* The indicative mode expresses certainty about an action, such as "I study every day" or "He didn't do it."
* The subjunctive mode expresses doubt or uncertainty, such as "I wish it would rain every day" or "It's possible that he may come."
* The imperative mode expresses an order or request, such as "Don't forget your mask" or "Find someone who can solve it."
The speaker also provides a tip to help identify whether a verb is in the imperative mode: to imagine the voice of someone who gives orders, such as a mother or teacher, and to see if the verb sounds like an order when spoken in that voice.
The video concludes with an activity for viewers to practice identifying verbal modes and an invitation to register for the speaker's new class on writing and grammar.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Verbs in the Portuguese language vary in number, person, voice, time, and mood.
2. There are three verbal modes: indicative, subjunctive, and imperative.
3. The indicative mode expresses certainty about an action or situation.
4. The subjunctive mode expresses doubt, uncertainty, or hypothesis about an action or situation.
5. The imperative mode expresses an order, request, advice, demand, or threat.
6. Verbs in the indicative mode can be in the past, present, or future tense.
7. Verbs in the subjunctive mode often express wishes, desires, or possibilities.
8. Verbs in the imperative mode are often used to give instructions or make requests.
Note that these facts are presented in a neutral and objective manner, without including any opinions or personal views.