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The following sentence "Some people are willing to pay
extra for better seating in the concert", the adjective "pay"
is the head of the phrase.
Which sentence correctly uses the comparative form?
Which sentence correctly uses the comparative form of
an adjective?
Read text III to answer the following question.
TEXT III
Realities of Race, by Mike Peed
What’s the difference between an African-American and an American-African? From such a distinction springs a deep-seated discussion of race in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s third novel, “Americanah.” Adichie, born in Nigeria but now living both in her homeland and in the United States, is an extraordinarily self-aware thinker and writer, possessing the abil ity to lambaste society without sneering or patronizing or polemicizing. For her, it seems no great feat to balance high literary intentions with broad social critique. “Americanah” examines blackness in America, Nigeria and Britain, but it’s also a steady-handed dissection of the universal human experience — a platitude made fresh by the accuracy of Adichie’s obser vations. […]
“Americanah” tells the story of a smart, strong-willed Nigerian woman named Ifemelu who, after she leaves Africa for America, endures several harrowing years of near destitution before graduating from college, starting a blog entitled “Raceteenth or Various Observations About American Blacks (Those Formerly Known as Negroes) by a Non-American Black” and winning a fellowship at Princeton (as Adichie once did; she has acknowledged that many of Ifemelu’s experiences are her own). Ever hovering in Ifemelu’s thoughts is her high school boyfriend, Obinze, an equally intelligent if gentler, more self-effacing Nigerian, who outstays his visa and takes illegal jobs in London. (When Obinze trips and falls to the ground, a co-worker shouts, “His knee is bad because he’s a knee-grow!”)
Ifemelu and Obinze represent a new kind of immigrant, “raised well fed and watered but mired in dissatisfaction.” They aren’t fleeing war or starvation but “the oppressive lethargy of choicelessness.” Where Obinze fails — soon enough, he is deported — Ifemelu thrives, in part because she seeks authenticity. […]
Early on, a horrific event leaves Ifemelu reeling, and years later, when she returns to Nigeria, she’s still haunted by it. Meantime, back in Lagos, Obinze has found wealth as a property developer. Though the book threatens to morph into a simple story of their reunion, it stretches into a scalding assessment of Nigeria, a country too proud to have patience for “Americanahs” — big shots who return from abroad to belittle their countrymen — and yet one that, sometimes unwitting ly, endorses foreign values. (Of the winter scenery in a school’s Christmas pageant, a parent asks, “Are they teaching chil dren that a Christmas is not a real Christmas unless snow falls like it does abroad?”)
“Americanah” is witheringly trenchant and hugely empathetic, both worldly and geographically precise, a novel that holds the discomfiting realities of our times fearlessly before us. It never feels false.
(Adapted from: https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/09/books/review/americanah-by-chimamanda-ngozi-adichie.html)
Choose the alternative that adjective(s) and sentence best define(s) how characters are represented in Americanah’s re
view:
Considere a seguinte informação sobre superlativos:
“Em praticamente todos os idiomas do mundo, existem expressões que estabelecem comparações entre coisas, seres ou situações. É muito comum utilizar tais expressões para estipular preferências ou destacar atributos de determinada coisa ou pessoa. Devido a essa necessidade que os superlativos se fazem tão importantes no uso cotidiano de qualquer língua.”
(adaptado de < https://www.infoescola.com/ingles/superlativos-superlatives/ > acesso em 6 de jun. de 2023.)
Analise a sentença a seguir considerando a informação sobre os superlativos:
“In my opinion, Goiania is _____________ city in Brazil. (beautiful)”
Assinale a alternativa CORRETA do superlativo da palavra “beautiful”:
Complete the sentence with the correct
comparative form:
"This book is ______ than the one I read last week."
"This book is ______ than the one I read last week."
The –ing form can be used as an adjective. Which of the
words below, underlined in the text, function as adjectives in
their context?
Word classes in English have specific functions, being
essential for the correct construction and interpretation of
sentences. Thus, analyze the following statements:
I.Personal pronouns in English can be used as subjects or objects, depending on their position in the sentence.
II.Adjectives in English usually precede the nouns they describe, as in "a small house."
III.Uncountable nouns in English, such as "water" and "information," can be made plural by adding "-s."
The correct statements are:
I.Personal pronouns in English can be used as subjects or objects, depending on their position in the sentence.
II.Adjectives in English usually precede the nouns they describe, as in "a small house."
III.Uncountable nouns in English, such as "water" and "information," can be made plural by adding "-s."
The correct statements are:
About superlatives and comparatives adjectives, mark
the statements below as TRUE (T) or FALSE (F).
( ) “Least” and “worst” are the irregular superlative forms of “little” and “bad”, respectively.
( ) “Busyer” is the comparative form of the adjective “busy”.
( ) In the sentence “This is the smallest room in the building”, there is a superlative adjective.
The statements are, respectively:
( ) “Least” and “worst” are the irregular superlative forms of “little” and “bad”, respectively.
( ) “Busyer” is the comparative form of the adjective “busy”.
( ) In the sentence “This is the smallest room in the building”, there is a superlative adjective.
The statements are, respectively:
Read the sentences below.
l She has a ______ job. Il- I enjoyed the movie at first, but after a time I got _______ with it. Ill- I was ______ at her knowledge of literature. IV- Which do you find more _______, traveling by car or by bus?
Which option completes the sentences correctly?
l She has a ______ job. Il- I enjoyed the movie at first, but after a time I got _______ with it. Ill- I was ______ at her knowledge of literature. IV- Which do you find more _______, traveling by car or by bus?
Which option completes the sentences correctly?
Identify the sentence that correctly uses the comparative
form of an adjective:
"The professor's explanation was lucid, making the complex topic easy to understand."
What sentence uses the CORRECT antonym for the word "lucid" as used in the sentence above?
What sentence uses the CORRECT antonym for the word "lucid" as used in the sentence above?
TEXT:
Four Key Language Skills: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing
Discover how these skills interconnect and contribute to language proficiency, communication, and personal development
Language is a multifaceted tool that serves as a means of communication, expression, and understanding. Within the realm of language acquisition, four primary skills play a central role: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Each of these skills contributes uniquely to one's language proficiency and plays a vital role in different aspects of life. In this post, we will delve into the relative importance of these four key language skills and how they complement each other.
Speaking is often considered the most critical language skill, as it directly enables human communication. It facilitates interaction with others, both socially and professionally, allowing individuals to express their thoughts, ideas, and emotions effectively. The ability to speak fluently is especially crucial in situations like business negotiations, job interviews, and everyday conversations. Effective speaking enhances one's confidence, builds relationships, and fosters cultural understanding.
Listening is the counterpart to speaking, and it is equally essential in effective communication. Without strong listening skills, misunderstandings can arise, leading to breakdowns in communication. Active listening involves not only hearing words but also comprehending their meaning, tone, and context. Proficient listening enhances language learners' ability to engage in meaningful conversations, understand cultural nuances, and respond appropriately. In educational settings, strong listening skills are crucial for learning and comprehension.
Reading expands one's knowledge and understanding of language. It allows individuals to access a vast wealth of information, literature, and culture. Through reading, individuals can explore diverse perspectives, historical accounts, and contemporary issues. Reading also plays a significant role in academic and professional contexts, where individuals are required to process, analyze, and synthesize written information. Strong reading skills lead to improved vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking.
Writing is the skill that allows individuals to express their thoughts and ideas in a structured and organized manner. It serves as a means of documentation, creativity, and self-expression. In academic and professional settings, effective writing is essential for creating reports, essays, emails, and other forms of communication. It also plays a crucial role in preserving knowledge, culture, and history through the written word. Strong writing skills enable individuals to convey their thoughts with clarity and precision.
While each of these four language skills holds significance on its own, their importance is interconnected. They complement and reinforce each other, creating a holistic language proficiency. For instance, strong listening skills aid in developing accurate pronunciation when speaking. Reading enhances vocabulary, which in turn improves writing. Writing practice can lead to a deeper understanding of grammatical structures, benefiting both speaking and listening.
Moreover, in the modern world, technology has blurred the lines between these skills. Communication platforms, such as social media and instant messaging, require a combination of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Multimedia content, including videos and podcasts, encourages learners to engage in both listening and speaking activities.
In conclusion, the four key language skills - speaking, listening, reading, and writing - each hold a unique and essential place in language acquisition and proficiency. Their relative importance depends on the context, goals, and individual preferences. However, it is the interplay of these skills that results in a well-rounded and effective communicator. Language learners benefit most when they strive for balance and competence in all four skills, enabling them to navigate the complexities of language in diverse personal, educational, and professional settings.
Available in: https://www.verbalplanet.com/blog/the-four-key-language-skillsimportance.asp Acesso em 21/10/2024
O termo “well-rounded”, usado no último parágrafo do texto,
classifica-se como:
Climate crisis is making days longer, study finds
Melting of ice is slowing planet’s rotation and could disrupt internet traffic, financial transactions and GPS. The climate crisis is causing the length of each day to get longer, analysis shows, as the mass melting of polar ice reshapes the planet.
The phenomenon is a striking demonstration of how humanity’s actions are transforming the Earth, scientists said, rivalling natural processes that have existed for billions of years. The change in the length of the day is on the scale of milliseconds but this is enough to potentially disrupt internet traffic, financial transactions and GPS navigation, all of which rely on precise timekeeping.
The length of the Earth’s day has been steadily increasing over geological time due to the gravitational drag of the moon on the planet’s oceans and land. However, the melting of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets due to human-caused global heating has been redistributing water stored at high latitudes into the world’s oceans, leading to more water in the seas nearer the equator. This makes the Earth more oblate – or fatter – slowing the rotation of the planet and lengthening the day still further.
The planetary impact of humanity was also demonstrated recently by research that showed the redistribution of water had caused the Earth’s axis of rotation – the north and south poles – to move. Other work has revealed that humanity’s carbon emissions are shrinking the stratosphere.
“We can see our impact as humans on the whole Earth system, not just locally, like the rise in temperature, but really fundamentally, altering how it moves in space and rotates,” said Prof Benedikt Soja of ETH Zurich in Switzerland. “Due to our carbon emissions, we have done this in just 100 or 200 years. Whereas the governing processes previously had been going on for billions of years, and that is striking.”
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jul/15/climate-crisis-making-days-longer-study
Qual das palavras destacadas é um
antônimo de “prolate” ?
Text 4
Unsung hero: how culture influences movies and storytelling
¹ Have you ever been immersed in a film, TV show, or book and thought, "Wow, this feels so Japanese"? (or American, or French, or Chinese…?) There are so many ways our cultures differ when it comes to storytelling! A culture's values and beliefs shape the very foundation of their stories, from their underlying ideas and themes to the individuals who inhabit their worlds.
² Maybe you’re familiar with "The American Dream": the hope of achieving success through hard work, determination, and initiative. Because U.S. culture values self-reliance and personal autonomy, stories often focus on a single protagonist who has to overcome personal challenges and external obstacles to succeed. In the end, the hero is transformed and emerges a stronger, more resilient version of themselves.
³ Even imagining what a hero should be reflects the values and beliefs of each society, and nearly every culture has their own brand of hero! For example, back in Japan, heroes often prioritize the greater good over their own desires, showcasing the importance of duty and self-sacrifice in Japanese culture. In Britain, heroes are often characterized by their honor, chivalry, and intelligence (think: Sherlock Holmes and Hermione Granger). British heroes often showcase their wit, wisdom, and willingness to stand up for what's right. In South Africa, heroes are celebrated for their courage, resilience, and commitment to justice.
Source: Adapted from “Unsung hero: how culture influences movies and storytelling”, by Kate Barker, 2023. Available on: https://blog.duolingo.com/storytelling-across-cultures/
Examine the following statements about ‘Text 4’:
I. The text indicates that the culture's influence on a story acts on its popularity, themes and characters.
II. A way of paraphrasing paragraph 2 could be: U.S protagonists tend to grow stronger and through personal challenges because American culture seems more selfish.
III. By exemplifying British heroes as witty and wise, the text implies other countries' heroes are not as smart or valued by their cleverness.
Choose the CORRECT answer:
I. The text indicates that the culture's influence on a story acts on its popularity, themes and characters.
II. A way of paraphrasing paragraph 2 could be: U.S protagonists tend to grow stronger and through personal challenges because American culture seems more selfish.
III. By exemplifying British heroes as witty and wise, the text implies other countries' heroes are not as smart or valued by their cleverness.
Choose the CORRECT answer:
Complete the sentence with the correct comparative structure: “This is ______ interesting book I've ever read.”
Qual das alternativas abaixo está de acordo com
à norma culta da língua inglesa.
Choose the alternative in which the suffix –y turns the
word into an adjective.
TEXT 2
WHAT IS THE COMMUNICATIVE APPROACH?
In the Communicative Approach, real communication and interaction is not only the objective in learning, but also the means through which it takes place. This approach started in the 70s and became prominent as it proposed an alternative to the then ubiquitous systems-oriented approaches, such as the Audiolingual method. That means that, instead of focusing on the acquisition of grammar and vocabulary (grammatical/linguistic competence), the Communicative Approach aimed at developing the learner’s competence to communicate in the target language (communicative competence), with an enhanced focus on real-life situations.
Excerpt extracted and adapted from: https://www.whatiselt.com/single-post/2018/08/23/what-is-thecommunicative-approach
In the sentence “This approach started in the 70s and
became prominent as it proposed an alternative to the
then ubiquitous systems-oriented approaches, such as
the Audiolingual method” (text 2), the word
“ubiquitous” can be correctly classified as:
Text 4
Unsung hero: how culture influences movies and storytelling
¹ Have you ever been immersed in a film, TV show, or book and thought, "Wow, this feels so Japanese"? (or American, or French, or Chinese…?) There are so many ways our cultures differ when it comes to storytelling! A culture's values and beliefs shape the very foundation of their stories, from their underlying ideas and themes to the individuals who inhabit their worlds.
² Maybe you’re familiar with "The American Dream": the hope of achieving success through hard work, determination, and initiative. Because U.S. culture values self-reliance and personal autonomy, stories often focus on a single protagonist who has to overcome personal challenges and external obstacles to succeed. In the end, the hero is transformed and emerges a stronger, more resilient version of themselves.
³ Even imagining what a hero should be reflects the values and beliefs of each society, and nearly every culture has their own brand of hero! For example, back in Japan, heroes often prioritize the greater good over their own desires, showcasing the importance of duty and self-sacrifice in Japanese culture. In Britain, heroes are often characterized by their honor, chivalry, and intelligence (think: Sherlock Holmes and Hermione Granger). British heroes often showcase their wit, wisdom, and willingness to stand up for what's right. In South Africa, heroes are celebrated for their courage, resilience, and commitment to justice.
Source: Adapted from “Unsung hero: how culture influences movies and storytelling”, by Kate Barker, 2023. Available on: https://blog.duolingo.com/storytelling-across-cultures/
Examine the following statements about ‘Text 4’:
I. In the sentence: 'Wow, this feels so Japanese', the word Japanese does not act as an adjective, since it's a nationality.
II. In the sentence: 'Maybe you’re familiar with "The American Dream", there's only one adjective, 'familiar'.
III. In the sentence: 'In Britain, heroes are often characterized by their honor, chivalry, and intelligence.', honor, chivalry and intelligence act as adjectives that describe heroes.
Choose the CORRECT answer:
I. In the sentence: 'Wow, this feels so Japanese', the word Japanese does not act as an adjective, since it's a nationality.
II. In the sentence: 'Maybe you’re familiar with "The American Dream", there's only one adjective, 'familiar'.
III. In the sentence: 'In Britain, heroes are often characterized by their honor, chivalry, and intelligence.', honor, chivalry and intelligence act as adjectives that describe heroes.
Choose the CORRECT answer: