Questões de Concurso sobre Uso dos adjetivos | Use of adjectives

 
 
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In “[...] there was on average a 30% increase in the number of Seattle Public Schools students who reported feeling [...]” (paragraph 8), the clause “who reported feeling” is an example of what kind of clause?


A

Adjective clause.


B

Adverb clause.


C

Noun clause.


D

Conditional clause.


E

Compound clause.

In which of the following sentences is the adjective NOT used with the same comparative structure as the highlighted word “deeper” (l. 03)?


A

Driving is faster, let’s take the car.


B

It was busier than usual.


C

They are more expensive than they should.


D

She thought it would be easier.


E

That was the most difficult puzzle I ever solved.

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No, she didn't know. That's why she felt lost and overwhelmed. Dealing with all of this was too much for her and she was thinking about giving up.


Que adjetivo descreve corretamente como ela se sentia?


A

Alegre.


B

Sobrecarregada.


C

Insatisfeita.


D

Brava.

Mark the alternative that correctly fills in the blanks in the following quotes with the comparative form of WIDE1, the superlative form of GOOD2, the superlative form of BAD3, the superlative form of LONG4, the superlative form of BEAUFIFUL5, and the comparative form of GOOD6.


“The brain is ______1 than the sky.” (Emily Dickinson)

“It was the ______ 2 of times, it was the ______3of times.” (Charles Dickens)

“Time is the ______ 4 distance between two places.” (Tennessee Williams)

“The ______5 thing in the world is, of course, the world itself.” (Wallace Stevens)

“Most men are a little ______6 than their circumstances give them a chance to be.” (William Faulkner)


A

wider1, best2, worst3, longest4, most beautiful5, better6


B

widest1, better2, worst3, longest4, more beautiful5, better6


C

wider1, best2, worse3, longer4, more beautiful5, best6


D

widest1, better2, worse3, longer4, most beautiful5, best6

In the first paragraph, if the authors qualified “native language” as Asian, primaeval, guttural and beautiful, the correct order of such adjectives would be: beautiful Asian guttural primaeval native language.


C

Certo


E

Errado

Gradable adjectives in American English often take modifiers like “very,” “quite” or “rather” to express different degrees of intensity. Understanding how to use these modifiers enhances language proficiency and allows for more nuanced and precise expression.


C

Certo


E

Errado

Adjective clauses, also known as relative clauses, provide additional information about a noun in a sentence. Mastering the use of adjective clauses is essential for constructing complex sentences and conveying detailed descriptions in American English.


C

Certo


E

Errado

Adjective order is a crucial aspect of English syntax, and there is a specific sequence that native speakers instinctively follow when using multiple adjectives before a noun. This order is based on categories such as opinion, size, age, shape, color, proper adjective, and purpose.


C

Certo


E

Errado

In the text, the hyphenated words “Swiss-born” and “life-long” are both compound adjectives. About compound adjectives, choose the correct alternative:


A

Compound adjectives that include adverbs ending in “-ly” should only be hyphenated if they come after the noun. Otherwise, they shouldn’t be hyphenated.


B

Generally, when a compound adjective comes before the noun, it should be hyphenated. But if it comes after the noun, it shouldn’t be hyphenated.


C

Attributive compound adjectives are those who come after the noun and should not be hyphenated, such as in: “[Piaget] was a Swiss born scholar.”


D

In most cases, the usage of hyphens is purely optional, since there are no instances in which their placement could change the meaning of a word.


E

Predicative compound adjectives are those who come before the noun and should be hyphenated, such as in: “[Piaget’s] life-long research.”

Hagar thinks very highly of him. Mark the option which contains all the compliments he makes about himself.


A

He believes he is insensitive, intelligent and naive.


B

He wants to be tough, smart and brave.


C

He tends to be boring, jealous and loud.


D

He imagines he is rugged, unintelligent and fearless.


E

He thinks he is strong, bright and courageous.

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the adjective.


"She wore ______ dress for the party yesterday."


A

more outrageous


B

outrageous


C

the most outrageous


D

outrageously

Read the following sentences:


I. I am eternally grateful to you! By the way, I want to take you out for dinner! My treat!

II. Unfortunately, she gave up her singing career. Nevertheless, she continued acting as the main actress of the show.

III. We got a divorce because we did not love each other anymore. Besides, we realized that we did not have a lot in common.

IV. They danced all night long. Actually, they did not even sleep.


Now, choose the adverbial expressions that best replace the words underlined in the previous sentences.


A

Incidentally – however – furthermore – in fact.


B

Incidentally – moreover – furthermore – besides.


C

Furthermore – besides – however – in fact.


D

However – besides – furthermore – in fact.


E

Anyway – however – furthermore – in fact.

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words:


She was the ____________ woman I ever met. Besides, she was ____________ intelligent and creative. Also, she received the ___________ recognition of her time for _________ the first pianist of her country to receive an international award.


A

Prettier – extremely – bigger - being


B

Pretty – extreme – bigger – being.


C

Prettiest – extremely – biggest – be.


D

Prettiest – extremely – bigger – be.


E

Prettiest – extremely – biggest – being.

Observe a oração: “She is famous for her interesting stories”. As palavras destacadas classificam-se, respectivamente, como:


A

Substantivo, substantivo.


B

Adjetivo, Adjetivo.


C

Substantivo adjetivo.


D

Adjetivo, substantivo.

The word awkward, in the fourth paragraph:


A

is a past participle, that means that something is difficult.


B

is an adjective, that means that something is difficult to deal with.


C

is a substantive, that means that an object is hard.


D

is an adjective that means that something is not important.


E

is a past participle, that means that an object is useful but hard.

 
 
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