Questões sobre Gramática

“… losing the double l from words such as traveller” (Linha 7)

As linking words são geralmente utilizadas para conectar ideias e dar coerência ao parágrafo. Na frase acima, a expressão sublinhada expressa:

• A. exemplo.
• B. sequência.
• C. contraste.
• D. razão.

The adjective “best” (l. 20) is the superlative degree of

• A. ill.
• B. bad.
• C. well.
• D. good.
• E. badly.

Fill in the blanks with interrogative words (WH-questions)

A. ____ was Voyager 1 sent into space? Thirty-six years ago.

B. ____ was Voyager 1 sent into space? To study other planets.

C. ____ is it from Earth now? Twelve billion miles.

D. ____ is it expected to last? Ten years at the most.

According to the text, the correct sequence, from top to bottom, is

• A. When/Why/How far/How long.
• B. Why/Where/How often/ When.
• C. How long/What for/Where/How old.
• D. When/How far/How often/What.
• E. How far/Why/How long/Why.

Considering vocabulary used in the text, the only word or expression which is not correctly defined on the right is in alternative

• A. “kept on” (l. 9) – went on.
• B. “nearly” (l. 14) – approximately.
• C. “chief” (l. 16) – main.
• D. “footprint” (l. 19) – mark made by one’s foot.
• E. “run out” (l. 24) – renew.

Considering verb forms used in the text, it’s correct to say:

• A. “has become” (l. 1) describes an action that has no connection with the present time.
• B. “to leave” (l. 2) is in the imperative form.
• C. “passing” (l. 8) is in the present continuous.
• D. “left” (l. 10) describes a past action.
• E. “will fall” (l. 23) refers to an unreal possibility in the present time.

Complete the sentences with the correct verb. “My mom said she doesn't want me _____________ you anymore.”

• A. to pass out
• B. to give up
• C. to give in
• D. to stick with

Complete the sentences with the correct verb. “We're going to freeze out here if you don't let us __________ the bus.”

• A. to get on
• B. to fill in
• C. to start up
• D. to set up

 

According to the text above, judge the following items.

In the text, the word “smoothly” (l.13) means cautiously.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

In “It’s dared men faster, further”

• A. a Simple Past Tense is used.
• B. the pronoun refers to “nations”.
• C. a Present Perfect Tense is used.
• D. adjectives are in the superlative.

 

Based on the text above, judge the following items.

The word “aims” (l.9) can be correctly replaced with goals.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado