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	There are two types of complex prepositions: the first type is composed of two words, in which the first one is an adverb, an adjective, and a conjunction, meanwhile the second one is a preposition. Based on it, what is the complex preposition (two-word sequence) that fills in the gap in the following sentence: "I am very tired, ___ my workout in gym". 
		
	
	Up to
	
	Upwards of
	
	According to
	 
	Due to
	
	As from
	
	
	Explicação:
A resposta correta é: Due to
	
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	The prepositional phrases can perform four syntactic functions in the sentence. Based on it, what is the syntactic function of the prepositional phrase in the following sentence?
"The boy on the train was staring at you"
		
	 
	Postmodifier of a noun phrase
	
	Adjective complement
	
	Verb complement
	
	Adverbial Adjunct
	
	Prepositional Adverbial
	
	Explicação:
A resposta correta é: Postmodifier of a noun phrase
	
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	The dependent prepositions are the ones that always came after certain words (nouns, adjectives, and verbs). Based on it, what is the dependent preposition that correctly fills in the gap in the following sentence?
"My friends are shocked __ my transformation"
		
	
	For
	
	To
	
	On
	 
	At
	
	With
	
	
	Explicação:
A resposta correta é: At
	
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	The position meaning is the relation between two objects. Based on the picture below, what is the option that expresses correctly the position of the police officer in relation to the car?
		
	
	The police officer is above the car.  
	
	The police officer is under the car.  
	 
	The police officer is beside the car.  
	
	The police officer is in front of the car.  
	
	The police officer is on the top of the car.  
	
	
	Explicação:
A resposta correta é: The police officer is beside the car.  
	
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	The meaning of concession can be expressed by different prepositions. Choose the option in which the complex preposition does not express the concession meaning:
		
	
	In spite of
	
	With all
	
	For all
	 
	As for
	
	Despite
	
	Explicação:
A resposta correta é: As for
	
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	When words or phrases sound harsh or impolite they may be replaced by words that sound better. This is what happens when somebody dies, for instance, and instead of using the verb to die the expression pass away is preferred. Choose the alternative which exemplifies the same phenomenon:
		
	 
	She is economical with the truth.
	
	He kicked the bucket last night.
	
	He's a bit rough around the edges.
	
	I have tough skin.
	
	He is a diamond in the rough.
	
	
	Explicação:
A resposta correta é: She is economical with the truth.
	
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	What is the difference between coordinators and subordinators?
		
	 
	They are both conjunctions. Coordinators link words of the same kind and subordinators introduce a new clause.
	
	They are both conjunctions. Subordinators link words of the same kind and coordinators introduce a new clause.
	
	They are both prepositional phrases. Subordinators link words of the same kind and coordinators introduce a new clause.
	
	There is no difference. They are both grammatical words.
	
	They are both prepositional phrases. Coordinators link words of the same kind and subordinators introduce a new clause.
	
	
	Explicação:
A resposta correta é: They are both conjunctions. Coordinators link words of the same kind and subordinators introduce a new clause.
	
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	Metaphors and similes entail comparisons. While one may entail an implicit comparison, the other is more explicit. Which alternative exemplifies the use of simile?
		
	 
	It was just like a dream
	
	It is, definitely, bittersweet.
	
	He passed away.
	
	He was on cloud nine.
	
	Nice wheels.
	
	
	Explicação:
A resposta correta é: It was just like a dream
	
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	Choose the alternative that contains a true statement about closed class words:
		
	
	They do not admit syntactic change, but some morphological modification is acceptable.
	
	They are changeable and there is only a limited number of them.
	
	New words can be added to their lists.
	 
	They are unchangeable and there is only a limited number of them.
	
	They do not admit lexical change, but some morphological modification is acceptable.
	
	
	Explicação:
A resposta correta é: They are unchangeable and there is only a limited number of them.
	
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	What remains if you omit all the grammatical items in the following sentence: Bob and Mary have danced all night?
		
	
	Have danced
	
	Bob and Mary have danced
	
	Bob and Mary danced night
	 
	Bob Mary danced night
	
	Have danced night