Questões de Concurso sobre Gramática - Língua Inglesa

In the sentence “Your muscles become used to the stress and the testosterone, the adrenaline and endorphins”, the words testosterone, adrenaline, and endorphins belong to the same grammatical class and function in the sentence as

Students complete the sentence “The teacher _____ lives in Rio is from Canada.” The grammar focus of this exercise is:

English is primarily an SVO (Subject-Verb-Object) language, meaning the position of a word often determines its grammatical role. However, certain structures allow for "Inversion" for emphasis or literary effect. Regarding sentence structure, mark T for True and F for False:

(__)Subject-Auxiliary Inversion is mandatory in most direct questions, such as "Have you seen the film?" instead of "You have seen the film."

(__)The "Direct Object" always follows the "Indirect Object" when the preposition "to" or "for" is omitted, as in "He gave her the flowers."

(__)In English, the adjective must always be placed after the noun it modifies to ensure the sentence follows a logical predicative order.

(__)A "Complement" is a word or phrase that completes the meaning of a subject or object, often following a linking verb like "be" or "seem."

After analysis, choose the alternative that presents the correct sequence:

Os 'Discourse Markers' são elementos linguísticos que conectam ideias e organizam o discurso, mas seu uso é restrito à linguagem formal, sendo inadequados para a comunicação oral informal.

As Wh- words podem exercer funções de pronomes, adjetivos ou advérbios interrogativos. Em estruturas de Indirect Questions (perguntas indiretas) e o uso de whose, a complexidade sintática aumenta. Assinale a alternativa gramaticalmente correta:

The words underlined in the 1st paragraph are classified, in order, as:

Read the following text about Reading Comprehension.

Cohesion and coherence play a crucial role in reading comprehension because they help readers understand how ideas are connected and how meaning is constructed throughout a text.

............................, on the other hand, relates to the logical organization of ideas and the overall sense that the text makes as a whole.

............................refers to the linguistic elements that link sentences and paragraphs, such as conjunctions, pronouns, repetition, and ...................... ties, guiding the reader through the text smoothly. When a text is cohesive and coherent, readers can follow the flow of information more easily, make inferences, and grasp both explicit and implicit meanings, which significantly ........................ comprehension.

Choose the alternative that contains the correct words to complete it.

Sentence structure in English follows a predominant Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) order, but can be modified for emphasis or to establish textual cohesion. Analyze the following statements:

I.In questions, the auxiliary verb (do, does, did, have) or a modal verb must generally be placed before the subject, except when the "wh-word" is the subject itself.

II.Connectors such as "however" and "nevertheless" are used to introduce a result that logically follows from the previous sentence, acting as synonyms for "so."

III.The position of adverbs of frequency, such as "always" or "never," is typically before the main verb but after the verb "to be" in simple tenses.

Choose the alternative that presents the CORRECT statement(s):

Interjection is part of a speech that refers to words which express emotions. Since interjections are commonly used to convey strong emotions, they are usually followed by an exclamation point. About the alternatives below, which do not include one example of interjection:

Larsen-Freeman’s concept of grammaring has had a significant impact on the modern ELT classroom because it

A expressão de dados numéricos, temporais e cronológicos em inglês segue convenções específicas que variam entre as variantes britânica e americana.

Analise as afirmativas a seguir:

I. Na variante britânica, a data "05/04/2023" refere-se ao dia cinco de abril, enquanto na variante americana, a mesma representação numérica indica o dia quatro de maio.

II. A leitura de horas no formato "10:15" pode ser realizada como "a quarter past ten," sendo que o termo "past" é substituído por "after" predominantemente no inglês americano coloquial.

III. Números ordinais, como "first" (1st) e "second" (2nd), são utilizados obrigatoriamente na escrita e na fala de datas em inglês para indicar a posição do dia dentro do mês.

Está correto o que se afirma em:

Study these sentences and decide if they are true ( T ) or false ( F ), according to structure and grammar use.

( ) The word their in the first paragraph: Their work aims to reconstruct events and provide reliable…, refers to Forensic experts.

( ) The underlined word in the second paragraph, must, is an example of a modal verb and it expresses strong duty.

( ) The expression the most important… is an example of the comparative of equality degree.

( ) The negative form of the sentence This ensures that the conclusions presented in forensic reports are reliable and can be used in court. is This don’t ensure that the conclusions presented in forensic reports are not reliable and couldn’t be used in court.

( ) The word key in Another key aspect of the criminal expert’s work is evidence preservation. can be replaced by essential without changing its meaning.

Choose the alternative which presents the correct sequence, from top to botton.

Noun number and concord can be tricky with collective nouns and nouns that are plural in form but singular in meaning. Select the alternative that demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement in standard British English.

The use of discourse markers is essential for establishing logical relations between sentences and paragraphs, ensuring that the reader can follow the argumentative progression of the text. Considering the semantic function of connectors in English, mark the CORRECT alternative.

Mark the alternative with a sentence that contains a discourse marker expressing contrast:

Which sentence demonstrates proper usage of the time expressions “next,” “last,” “tomorrow,” or “yesterday” in a grammatically acceptable way?

“It has been widely acknowledged that, in the absence of robust regulatory oversight, vast repositories of student-generated data ______ in ways that neither educators nor families are able to scrutinize effectively.” (Excerpt adapted from: World Economic Forum [2020]. “Shaping the Future of Learning”)

The grammatically accurate passive construction expressing epistemic possibility is:

Drug use has been prevalent for several decades in the United States. In general, the most used are tobacco, alcohol, opioids, marijuana, amphetamines, cocaine, and psychedelics, while among teens, alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco are the top three (Most Reported Substance Use among Adolescents Held Steady in 2022). Studies on the impact of smoking and vaping use in films have found evidence of increased risk among exposed children, indicating the process of causal association (Hassanein et al., 2022). Changes in recreational and medicinal regulation process have also brought modifications to some illicit substances, like marijuana and psychedelics, for those having gained legal status in states like California, Colorado, and Oregon. However, a study in Washington, a recreational state, illustrated no increases in marijuana use among 12th graders and a decrease of 22% in 10th graders. Despite these societal process change, cigarettes, marijuana, and alcohol still pose significant dangers to individuals, especially when abused. In recent years, the landscape of alcohol consumption has changed to include unsuspecting high-alcohol beverages like seltzers, marketing via social media, and businesses that historically did not provide, but now readily provide drinks, like movie theaters and “for here, or to go” off-premises sales. Alcohol abuse can result in a process of liver damage, impaired judgment, addiction, and increased risk of accidents and violence (Jones, 2020). Cigarettes contain harmful chemicals that can lead to severe respiratory issues, cardiovascular diseases, and various forms of cancer. Marijuana, although touted for its medicinal properties, can have adverse effects on the memorization process, concentration, and mental health, particularly among young users, therefore, these health concerns are deeper than ever, as marijuana potency has increased steadily over the last two decades.

(Available in: https://digitalcommons.unmc.edu/cgi/viewcontent. Adapted. Accessed on: January 2026.)

The text presented for reading and comprehension work for its topic of general interest – drug consumption among youngsters – is part of a project aimed at connecting curricular areas. While providing vocabulary expansion and improving informational level, linguistic knowledge development was also sought, since students reviewed and applied content already studied. Based on the observation of the highlighted word, the alternative whose plural form follows the same rule is:

Choose the alternative in which all the derived words are correctly formed and appropriately used in context:

Syntactic analysis of the English simple sentence requires distinguishing between different types of verb complementation. Analyze the clause below: "The board of directors considered the proposal a significant breakthrough."

The syntactic pattern of this sentence is classified as: