Questões de Língua Inglesa da Centro de Seleção e de Promoção de Eventos UnB (CESPE)

According to the text, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

Orlando cut a striking figure.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

In reference to the content of the text, its vocabulary and syntactic structure, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

In lines 4, 7 and 9, although with different syntactic functions, the word it refers to the same thing: “the head of an enemy which swung from the rafters” (l. 3 and 4).

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

In relation to Orlando’s family, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

Orlando’s family have enjoyed their title from time immemorial.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

About the vocabulary the author uses in his text, decide whether the statements below are right (C) or wrong (E).

“umpteen” (l.39) could be correctly replaced by torn.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

In relation to Orlando’s family, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

Orlando’s mother was a victim of his, because he would make off with her money while she was busy in the garden.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

In relation to Orlando’s family, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

Orlando’s father or his grandfather traversed vast expanses of land beheading people of different races along the way.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

In relation to Orlando’s family, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

His mother, when pregnant, foresaw a life of success for Orlando, a life which would make her happy.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

As far as Orlando’s physical features are concerned, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

His eyes and brow were his most striking facial features.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

As far as Orlando’s physical features are concerned, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

Orlando’s lips and cheeks had a sweet fragrance reminiscent of fresh fruit.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado

As far as Orlando’s physical features are concerned, decide whether the following statements are right (C) or wrong (E).

There was some fine, silky, soft hair both on his lips and cheeks.

• C. Certo
• E. Errado