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Cross-linguistic influence affects how learners process vocabulary in their target lang...

Cross-linguistic influence affects how learners process vocabulary in their target language, particularly when surface similarities mask semantic divergence. The text contains terms that may give rise to misleading lexical associations for Brazilian Portuguese speakers.


Select the alternative that correctly identifies the semantic value of the term “scholarship” in the textual context and the lexical association that may interfere with its interpretation.


A

Merit-based financial aid for academic excellence / confusion with "escolaridade" (educational attainment level)


B

Institutional recognition certificate / confusion with "escolarização" (formal schooling process)


C

Academic exemption from tuition fees / confusion with "bolseiro" (scholarship holder)


D

Research grant for postgraduate studies / confusion with "escolástico" (medieval scholastic philosophy)


E

Honorary academic distinction / confusion with "escolar" (pertaining to schools)