Cognates and false cognates can either facilitate or hinder the understanding...

Cognates and false cognates can either facilitate or hinder the understanding of texts in English, depending on the context in which they are used. Regarding the topic, mark T for true statements a...

Q1024225 • Inglês • Falso Cognatos False Cognates • Unesc • InoversaSul • Anos Iniciais e Finais • 2025

Cognates and false cognates can either facilitate or hinder the understanding of texts in English, depending on the context in which they are used. Regarding the topic, mark T for true statements and F for false ones.

(__)The word library means "livraria" in Portuguese.
(__)The term actually is equivalent to "atualmente" in Portuguese.
(__)The word parents refers to "parentes" in Portuguese.
(__)The word education is a true cognate that means "educação" or "ensino" in Portuguese.

The correct sequence is:

a) T, F, F, F.
b) T, T, T, T.
c) F, F, T, T.
d) F, F, F, T.

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Q1104013 • Inglês • Falso Cognatos False Cognates • AMEOSC • Prefeitura de São João do Oeste SC • Professor de Inglês • 2022
Consider a sentence below:
"According to some physicians, chelated silicon is a mineral supplement indicated for the skin and nails".
How many false cognates did you find in the sentence above?
- a) 1
- b) 2.
- c) 4.
- d) 3.
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Q1024935 • Inglês • Falso Cognatos False Cognates • VUNESP • SEDUC SP • QM 2020 • 2025
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As one of the oldest and most influential foreign language pedagogical journals, The Modern Language Journal (MLJ) offers valuable insights into how technological advances have affected language teaching and learning at various points in history. The present article will review the proposed pedagogical use of technological resources by means of a critical analysis of articles published in the MLJ since its first edition in 1916. The assessment of how previous technical capabilities have been implemented for pedagogical purposes represents a necessary background for the assessment of the pedagogical potential of present-day technologies. In this article I argue that, whereas most “new technologies” (radio, television, VCR, computers) may have been revolutionary in the overall context of human interaction, it is not clear that they have achieved equal degrees of pedagogical benefit in the realm of second language teaching. I further claim that the pedagogical effectiveness of different technologies is related to four major questions: (a) Is increased technological sophistication correlated to increased pedagogical effectiveness? (b) Which technical attributes specific to newtechnologies can be profitably exploited for pedagogical purposes? (c) How can new technologies be successfully integrated into the curriculum? and (d) Do new technologies provide for an efficient use of human and material resources?

(Salaberry, M. Researchgate.net. Adaptado)

Casos de cognatos e falsos cognatos são comumente vistos entre português e inglês. Das palavras em negrito a seguir, aponte aquela que representa um falso cognato no contexto do texto.
- a) “The assessment of how previous technical capabilities have been implemented for pedagogical purposes.”
- b) “in the overall context of human interaction.”
- c) “The Modern Language Journal (MLJ) offers valuable insights.”
- d) “represents a necessary background for the assessment of the pedagogical potential.”
- e) “As one of the oldest and most influential foreign language pedagogical journals”
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Q1024508 • Inglês • Falso Cognatos False Cognates • AEVSF FACAPE • Prefeitura de Petrolina PE • Inglês • 2024
O verbo “to push” em português é um:
- a) falso cognato.
- b) significa puxe.
- c) quer dizer traga.
- d) é sinônimo de suspenda.
- e) substantivo sobrecomum.
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Q1024410 • Inglês • Falso Cognatos False Cognates • IDCAP • Prefeitura de Barra do Rocha BA • Professor Fundamental Nível III Inglês • 2024
How many false cognates do we find in the following sentence?
"It is sensible to register for a course that aligns with your career goals and personal interests."
- a) 2.
- b) 4.
- c) 3.
- d) 1.
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Q1024370 • Inglês • Falso Cognatos False Cognates • VUNESP • UNICAMP • Técnico de Edificações • 2024
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A Construction Technician is a skilled professional involved in construction processes. They can be in general construction or more specialized roles such as drafting, inspecting, and managing, depending on their training or experience. After going through training programs, their scope may extend to monitoring build progress, preparing sites, and drafting blueprints using CAD software. Once they accumulate years of experience, they will be tasked with supervising the contracting team and project.

This professional’s responsibilities include: the management of all remodel activities; the enforcement of safety requirements to implement safety conditions at work site; the creation of reports about qualitative and quantitative methodologies; the hiring of contractors for maintenance work and upgrades.

Many hard and soft skills are essential for success and crucial for a construction technician’s day-to-day tasks. Because they have to interpret complex information and transform abstract ideas into tangible products, the number one technical skill necessary for success in construction is excellent communication skills, both receiving and delivering accurate and relevant information.

(https://www.zippia.com/construction-technician-jobs/.10.06.2024. Adaptado)

Dentre as palavras retiradas do primeiro e segundo parágrafos, aquela que representa um falso cognato no contexto é
- a) depending (1º parágrafo).
- b) progress (1º parágrafo).
- c) supervising (1º parágrafo).
- d) conditions (2º parágrafo).
- e) contractors (2º parágrafo).
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Q1024246 • Inglês • Falso Cognatos False Cognates • IBEC • Prefeitura de Potiraguá BA • Inglês • 2024
Leia o texto abaixo e marque em seguida a tradução das palavras em negrito:
One of most successful chat artists of the 1980s, Madonna (bom Madonna Louise Ciccone, 1959) worked in various dance troupesbefore joining disco artist Patrick Hernandez backing singers in 1979. Later that year she joined Breakfast Club as drummer and vocalist and in 1980 formed Emmenon (AKA Emmy), made solo demos and starred in her first film “A CertainSacrifice”.
Assinale corretamente:
- a) Em meados – violinista – aparições.
- b) Por volta – contra-baixista – interpretações.
- c) No final – baterista – apresentações.
- d) No início – guitarrista – demônios.
- e) Tardiamente – trompetista – demonstrações.
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Q1024228 • Inglês • Falso Cognatos False Cognates • Unesc • InoversaSul • Anos Iniciais e Finais • 2025
Cognates can help recognize meanings in English texts, while false cognates require more attention to avoid misinterpretations. Regarding the topic, analyze the following statements:

I.The word important is a true cognate that means "importante" in Portuguese.
II.The word fabric does not mean "fábrica" in Portuguese but rather "tecido."
III.The term eventually is not a true cognate of "eventualmente" because it means "finally" or "in the end."

The correct statements are:
- a) II only.
- b) I and III only.
- c) I, II, and III.
- d) I and II only.
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Q1024207 • Inglês • Falso Cognatos False Cognates • Unesc • Prefeitura de Maracajá SC • Professor de Língua Inglesa • 2025
Understanding texts in English requires the use of efficient reading strategies. Analyze the following statements.

I.Skimming is a reading technique that searches for specific information, such as names and dates, in a text.
II.Scanning is a strategy used to quickly locate specific information without reading the entire text.
III.Inference consists of understanding the meaning of the text solely by identifying cognates.

The correct statements are:
- a) I, II, and III.
- b) II, only.
- c) I and III, only.
- d) I and II, only.
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Q1024168 • Inglês • Falso Cognatos False Cognates • Unesc • Prefeitura de Macieira SC • Inglês • 2024
Consider the sentence below:
"After a comprehensive meeting that lasted all morning, we eventually decided to take a break and have lunch."
How many false cognates did we find?
- a) 5
- b) 1
- c) 3
- d) 4
- e) 2
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Q1023468 • Inglês • Falso Cognatos False Cognates • CESPE CEBRASPE • Prefeitura de Camaçari BA • Disciplina Língua Inglesa • 2024
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Text 41A1-I

Tapioca is the starch extracted from the cassava root. Cassava is a native vegetable of South America that grows in tropical and subtropical regions. In addition to providing daily nutrition for millions of people around the globe, tapioca has become a popular substitute for wheat flour in gluten-free baking. It is also very easy to digest, so it’s a good choice for people with irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive issues.

The minerals in tapioca can provide important health benefits. For example, calcium is important for keeping your bones strong and preventing the development of osteoporosis. Tapioca also contains iron, an essential mineral we need to help transport oxygen throughout the body. In addition, tapioca contains no saturated fat. Reducing saturated fat has been found to lower the risk of heart disease. Tapioca starch contains no fat or cholesterol, which makes it a healthy choice for those watching their dietary cholesterol and saturated fat intake.

Tapioca is also very low in sodium.

Internet: <webmd.com> (adapted).

Choose the option in which the group of words presented, extracted from text 41A1-I, are all cognates in Portuguese.
- a) native; tropical; regions
- b) daily; nutrition; around
- c) tapioca; flour; gluten
- d) calcium; important; bones
- e) minerals; health; example
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