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.
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.
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."
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?