Questões sobre Gramática

Consider the statements below:

I. The plural of the word ‘beauty’ (l.40) follows the same rule that explains the formation of the plural form ‘displays’ (l.24).

II. The plural of ‘crisis’ (l.05) is made by dropping ‘is’ and adding ‘es’.

III. The rule that explains the formation of ‘values’ (l.30) and ‘pages’ (l.13) is the same.

Which ones are correct?

• A. Only I.
• B. Only III.
• C. Only I and III.
• D. Only II and III.
• E. I, II and III.

Analyse the statements below, considering the context of occurrence in the text.

I. Considering the grammatical context, the expression ‘have always had’ (l.01) should be translated to ‘sempre tiveram’.

II. The phrasal verb ‘went on’ (l.29) has the same meaning as the expression ‘took place’.

III. The verb ‘persuading’ is in the –ing form due to the presence of the preposition ‘at’ (l.24).

Which ones are correct?

• A. Only I.
• B. Only III.
• C. Only I and III.
• D. Only II and III.
• E. I, II and III.

O pronome it, na 2a linha do texto, refere-se a

• A. scientific paper.
• B. journal paywalls.
• C. anyone.
• D. researcher.
• E. website.

On the ideas of the text and the vocabulary used in it, judge the next items.

In line 9, “unless” can be correctly replaced by except if.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

On the ideas of the text and the vocabulary used in it, judge the next items.

Replacing “earlier” (l.17) by older changes the meaning of the last sentence of the text.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

Look at the picture and choose the right the alternative:

• A. "Worse" is the comparative form of "bad".
• B. "Worse" is not a comparative adjective.
• C. "Worse" is the verb of the sentence.
• D. None of the above.

Look at the picture and choose the right alternative:

• A. "Better" is the superlative of "Good".
• B. "Better" is not a comparative adjective.
• C. Calvin is very nervous about his life.
• D. None of the above.

According to the English grammar choose the alternative that best completes the sentence below: Researchers have speculated that the destruction of Earth‘s lithosphere would _______ us to damaging ultraviolet rays.

• A. Exposed.
• B. Have been exposed.
• C. Expose.
• D. None of the above.

Who is the best interior designer in New Orleans?

New Orleans is the kind of city that inspires interior designers all over the world. A few of the lucky ones call it home. Inspiration abounds in the historic French Quarter, while renowned Magazine Street in the Garden District is an incredible resource. With antique stores, modern art galleries, and local artisans galore, New Orleans has everything a designer could wish for.

New Orleans is a city ______ older designs can still be seen.

• A. Those.
• B. Which.
• C. Where.
• D. None of the above.

The preservation of ancient cities and historical buildings is a job _____ requires people ready to fight a long battle.

• A. Whose.
• B. Which.
• C. Whom.
• D. None of the above.