Complete the sentence and choose the correct
alternative.
Mary is away. She’s been away _____ Wednesday.
Mary is away. She’s been away _____ Wednesday.
In terms of the use of prepositions, which sentence
is wrong?
Analyze the following sentences.
I. My children usually go camping __ July.
II. Andrew's school was built __ 1983.
III. Could we meet __ 6 pm?
Mark the alternative that fills out, correctly and respectively, the gaps in the sentences:
I. My children usually go camping __ July.
II. Andrew's school was built __ 1983.
III. Could we meet __ 6 pm?
Mark the alternative that fills out, correctly and respectively, the gaps in the sentences:
Judge the following item, about verbal agreement and prepositions in the English language.
The phrase "They are responsible for the project" uses the preposition "for" correctly to show accountability or duty.
Assinale a alternativa que contém uma preposição de
tempo:
FURB•
Read the excerpt of the book entitled 'The Other Tongue: English across cultures' written by Joshua A. Fishman, published in 1992:
Sociology of English as an Additional Language
The ongoing nativization of non-native Englishes in various parts of the world proceeds within the penumbra of a rather stable and widespread image of English. This image is itself both influenced by and, in turn, contributory to an international sociolinguistic balance of power that characterizes the latter part of the twentieth century. This balance of power rests solidly on three realities: (1) not only is English increasingly associated with technological modernity and power, but this association is now being fostered by non-English mother-tongue interests; (2) English is both functionally fostered and regulated by local political authorities; and (3) indigenous "preferred languages" are complementary fostered and regulated by these same authorities.
Not only is English still spreading, but it is even being spread by non-English mother-tongue interests.
The world has previously witnessed the spread of languages of empire, the diffusion of lingua francas, and the growth of international languages. In most respects, therefore, the continued spread of English for international and intranational purposes is not novel in the annals of world history—or, if it is novel, it is so primarily in a quantitative sense, in terms of scale, rate, and degree, rather than in any qualitative sense or in terms of kind. If there is something qualitatively new under the sun in conjunction with the spread of English inthe non-English mother-tongue world, it is merely that the spread has reached such an order of magnitude that it is now significantly fostered by the non- English mother-tongue world, rather than being predominantly de- pendent on resources, efforts, or personnel of the English mother -
tongue world (Conrad and Fishman 1977). Whether we monitor the veritable army of English-speaking econo-technical specialists, advisors, and representatives, or whether we examine the diffusion of English publications, films, radio and television programs, literacy programs and educational opportunities, it is becoming increasingly clear that non-English mother-tongue countries are significantly active in each of these connections. Nor is their involvement merely that of Third World recipients of Western largesse. True, Third World nations are themselves fostering massive efforts via and on behalf of English. On the other hand, however, equally massive programs via English are being conducted by the Soviet Union, the Arab world, and mainland China-world powers that have their own well-developed standard languages and that normally oppose various political, philosophical, and economic goals of the English mother-tongue world.
Source: FISHMAN, Joshua A. Sociology of English as an additional language. The other tongue: English across cultures, v. 2, p. 19-26, 1992.
Which statement about the use of prepositions in relation
to support or causation is accurate according to the text?
Which is the correct option to complete the text below?
The Letter Always Wins
Somehow ______our several ways to contact a company and complain _______ products (email, toll free numbers, _______ person), the old-fashioned letter still seems to win. Case in point. This week Smucker's Jam agreed to replace two of my grandmother's Pineapple Jams that she had ordered. She talked ______ them _____ the phone and they apologized _____ the bad packaging. But it was her letter that got her two free replacements.
(Adapted from <https://www.wisebread.com/the-letteralways-wins>)
The Letter Always Wins
Somehow ______our several ways to contact a company and complain _______ products (email, toll free numbers, _______ person), the old-fashioned letter still seems to win. Case in point. This week Smucker's Jam agreed to replace two of my grandmother's Pineapple Jams that she had ordered. She talked ______ them _____ the phone and they apologized _____ the bad packaging. But it was her letter that got her two free replacements.
(Adapted from <https://www.wisebread.com/the-letteralways-wins>)
Girls play outside in nature less than boys do, even at the age of two, according to the first national survey of play among preschool-age children in Britain. While researchers expect to see older children socialised to particular gender roles, they were shocked to see similar patterns of behaviour starting to emerge at such a young age. They fear it could have long-term implications for girls’ health, as girls are less physically active as they get older and are more likely than boys to have difficulties with their mental health.
The study also found that preschool-age children from a minority ethnic background play less outdoors than their white counterparts, and children in urban areas play less outdoors than those in rural areas. “The results highlight inequalities in play even in the youngest age group, which may exacerbate existing inequalities in health,” the report concluded.
The research surveyed more than 1,100 parents and carers of children aged two, three and four. They found that preschool children spent approximately four hours a day at play, of which one hour and 45 minutes was spent playing outdoors, mainly in back gardens at home. Away from home, children played in playgrounds and green spaces, with the most adventurous play usually associated with indoor play centres.
“The popularity of these play centers is growing,” the report said. “This may be driven by indoor play centres providing adventurous play experiences that overcome some of the barriers to outdoor adventurous play such as traffic, weather and safety concerns.”
Sally Weale. Girls play outside less than boys even at two years old, UK survey reveals.
In: The Guardian. Internet:<theguardian.com> (adapted).
According to the preceding text, judge the following item.
It is correct to infer from the text that safety is a factor that stops parents from letting their children play in indoor play centers.
Judge the following item, about verbal agreement and prepositions in the English language.
In the sentence "She is good at playing the piano," the preposition "at" is correctly used to show ability in an activity.
Julgue o item subsequente.
Phrasal prepositions, composed of multiple words, introduce complexity into English grammar. Expressions like “in spite of” or “due to” function as single prepositional units, and understanding their nuances is essential for conveying nuanced relationships within sentences. Proficiency in phrasal prepositions enriches language usage and expression.
Leia o seguinte trecho de um artigo, ignorando os espaços vazios (1-5) por enquanto. Em seguida, verifique a alternativa que mostra a sequência em que todos os verbos foram
usados CORRETAMENTE :
O envelhecimento da população
O número de homens e mulheres nos EUA com 60 anos ou mais que ainda trabalham (1) __________ por mais de uma década. Economistas (2) __________ uma série de razões para essa tendência. Primeiro, desde 1985 a economia dos Estados Unidos (3) __________, portanto, tem havido um aumento da demanda por mão de obra. Ao mesmo tempo, o custo de alguns serviços, como cuidados de saúde, (4) __________, portanto, os trabalhadores precisam ganhar mais dinheiro mais tarde na vida. Além disso, as mudanças nas regras de benefícios da seguridade social (5) __________ um efeito considerável sobre os padrões de trabalho. (…)
VINCE, M. Macmillan English grammar in context. Macmillan, Londres. 2008. p. 23
Verifique a alternativa CORRETA .
O envelhecimento da população
O número de homens e mulheres nos EUA com 60 anos ou mais que ainda trabalham (1) __________ por mais de uma década. Economistas (2) __________ uma série de razões para essa tendência. Primeiro, desde 1985 a economia dos Estados Unidos (3) __________, portanto, tem havido um aumento da demanda por mão de obra. Ao mesmo tempo, o custo de alguns serviços, como cuidados de saúde, (4) __________, portanto, os trabalhadores precisam ganhar mais dinheiro mais tarde na vida. Além disso, as mudanças nas regras de benefícios da seguridade social (5) __________ um efeito considerável sobre os padrões de trabalho. (…)
VINCE, M. Macmillan English grammar in context. Macmillan, Londres. 2008. p. 23
Verifique a alternativa CORRETA .
Julgue o item subsequente.
Prepositions of movement, such as “to,” “from,” and
“through”, elucidate the direction of action within a
sentence. Proper application of these prepositions
ensures precise communication, allowing speakers and
writers to convey movement and spatial relationships
with accuracy. Proficiency in using prepositions of
movement enhances overall language proficiency.
Judge the following item, about verbal agreement and prepositions in the English language.
In the sentence "He has lived in New York for five years," the preposition "for" is used correctly to indicate a period of time.
Depending on the preposition you use to fill in the blank
in “I am looking ____ the dog”, the meaning of the sentence
changes completely. Analyze the sentences below and mark
the CORRECT item.
I. “I’m looking at the dog” means you are seeing the dog.
II. “I’m looking after the dog” means you don’t know where the dog is.
III. “I’m looking for the dog” means you are taking care of the dog.
I. “I’m looking at the dog” means you are seeing the dog.
II. “I’m looking after the dog” means you don’t know where the dog is.
III. “I’m looking for the dog” means you are taking care of the dog.
In a nationwide referendum, the Turkish population has voted for a change in the country’s constitution. It will give the president more power and reduce the influence of parliament. 51.3% of the voters said “Yes” to a change , while the “No” side received 48.7%. For months, the population has been divided on the issue. The new constitution is the biggest change in the structure of Turkey since it was founded in the early 20th century.
The referendum was a victory for Turkish President Recip Erdogan, who, together with his ruling AKP Party , called the country’s people to expand presidential powers. Erdogan became Turkey’s president in 2014 after being Prime Minster for over a decade. In the last few years he gained more and more power, especially after the attempted coup last summer. With the new constitution in place Erdogan could stay president until 2029.
Recip Erdogan insists that the new constitution will make Turkey more modern and easier to govern. Opponents of Erdogan claim that the change will make the president too powerful and will turn the country into a dictatorship ruled by one person. They say that, in future, the president cannot be controlled or supervised by parliament or the courts. In Turkey’s new constitution the president will have wide-ranging powers. He will not only be able to appoint his own minsters and choose the vice president, but also have the power to dissolve parliament and declare a state of emergency. He will also be able to appoint judges to the highest court, similar to the American President.
The European Union has been highly critical of the referendum and stated that a change towards more presidential power will not help Turkey become a member of the EU. It is afraid that, once Erdogan has more power, the country will disregard human rights and introduce the death penalty.
(Source: http://www.english-online.at/news-articles/world/europe/turkey-votes-for-new-constitution.htm)
Yesterday we had a wonderful time. We ________ to a great party.
In the sentence "He put the book on the table," what is the function of the phrase
"on the table"?
NO KID-DING Why you should never let your kids take a bag on the plane − even if it's free
(§ 1) A TRAVEL expert has revealed you should never let your kids bring a bag on the plane if you want a stress-free journey.
(§ 2) Experienced flyer, Vanessa Grant recommends parents don't let their kids take a bag with them after sharing her recent experience of travelling with her kids - aged 8 and 11.
(§ 3) "Smart packing is what really saved us," she said.
(§ 4) Vanessa did two long-haul flights with her family from Canada to Indonesia which went smoothly because the kids didn't have bags, she claims.
(§ 5) It is important to "instil a sense of responsibility" in kids however, it is not worth the stress of tracking down a lost backpack __ a busy international airport, according to the travel expert.
(§ 6) Vanessa explained: "The stakes are just too high and even replacing a charging cord can be pricey at a duty-free shop, let alone a whole backpack's worth of stuff."
(§ 7) It is also important to bring the right type of carry-on when travelling with your family, to make your life a lot easier.
(§ 8) A small rolling suitcase is perfect for long-haul flights and "is like the clown car of carry-ons".
(§ 9) Vanessa added: "It fits a change of clothes for three of us, plus toiletries and some snacks."
(§ 10) Instead of storing your carry-on in the overhead bins you should put it __ the seat of your shortest child so they'll be able to rest their feet on it, Vanessa recommends.
(§ 11) This clever hack will stop your child from complaining as it is "uncomfortable to have your legs hanging for hours".
(§ 12) Packing a change of clothes for everyone will ensure you have a smoother journey, according to the experienced flyer.
(§ 13) "Spills and vomiting can happen to anyone," she said.
(§ 14) Vanessa added: "One of my kids lost multiple socks __ the plane and in the hotel.
(§ 15) "Luckily most airlines give passengers a little package including a toothbrush and toothpaste, ear plugs, an eye mask and socks so we had a few extra pairs."
(§ 16) Bringing snacks for your kids can end up saving a lot of money as they likely won't eat all the food offered by airlines, "unless your child is a unicorn".
(§ 17) Vanessa also recommends bringing an empty water bottle you can fill up before getting on the plane.
(§ 18) Most kids on flights are thrilled to get "hours of uninterrupted screen time, both on their tablets and thescreens on the back of seats in front of them".
(§ 19) However, screens even for kids can get old quickly.
(§ 20) Parents should bring alternative activities for their children.
(§ 21) Vanessa brought a book, notepad and pens which kept them entertained throughout the flight.
(§ 22) Forgetting either your charger or headphones can spoil the whole journey, the travel expert claims.
(§ 23) Parents will need the chargers to make sure their children can stay entertained on the screens.
(§ 24) "We brought headphones for everyone," Vanessa said.
(§ 25) She added: "No one—including you—wants to hear the sound effects from your kid's favourite video game for hours on end."
https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/26306770/never-let-your-kidstake-a-bag-on-plane/ (adaptado)
Choose the alternative that correctly fills in the blanks of
paragraphs 05, 10 and 14:
Qual sequência de preposição completa corretamente as seguintes frases:
Before the plane takes ........, the flight attendant tells you to buckle ..........
Don’t go to your room yet, young lady! You’ve got to put ........... these groceries first!
During my last vacation I could finally caught up ........ my reading!
Fortunately, we could put ........ the fire quickly! The damage was little.
Before the plane takes ........, the flight attendant tells you to buckle ..........
Don’t go to your room yet, young lady! You’ve got to put ........... these groceries first!
During my last vacation I could finally caught up ........ my reading!
Fortunately, we could put ........ the fire quickly! The damage was little.
Which option completes the paragraph below correctly?
A lawyer I worked ________ told me he was impressed because i wasn't afraid________ anything. I had no idea what he was talking ________. I'm scared ________ everything.
(Adapted from www.hrexaminer.com)
Read text V to answer question .
TEXT V
There are no excuses for racism.
Racism take$ many forms and can happen 1 __ many places. lt includes prejudice, discrimination ar hatred directed at someone because of their colour, ethnicity or national origin.
People often associate racism with acts of abuse or harassment. However, it doesn't need to involve violent or intimidating behaviour. Take racial name-calling and jokes. Or consider situations when people may be excluded from groups or activities because of where they come 2 _______.
Racism can be revealed through people's actions as well as their altitudes. !t can also be reflected in systems and institutions. But sometímes it may not be revealed at ali. Not ali racism is obvious. For examp!e, someone may look 3 _______ a list of job applicants and decide not to interview people with certain surnames.
Racism is more than just words, beliefs and actions. lt includes ali the barriers that prevent people from enjoying dignity and equality because of their race.
<https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/race-discrimination/what-racism>
Complete the gaps 1, 2, and 3 in the text, respectively, with
the correct preposition and then, mark the correct option.