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D) He lied about the incident. 
 **Resposta:** B 
 **Explicação:** "Lays" is the present tense of "lay," meaning to place something down. 
 
44. **What does the term "irony" mean in literature?** 
 A) A situation that is expected to happen but does not 
 B) A contrast between expectation and reality 
 C) A humorous play on words 
 D) A statement that is exaggerated 
 **Resposta:** B 
 **Explicação:** Irony involves a contrast between what is expected and what actually 
occurs. 
 
45. **Which of the following sentences uses the word "than" correctly?** 
 A) She is smarter then her brother. 
 B) I would rather go now then later. 
 C) He is taller than his friend. 
 D) They arrived sooner then expected. 
 **Resposta:** C 
 **Explicação:** "Than" is used for comparisons, while "then" refers to time. 
 
46. **What is the primary function of an adverb in a sentence?** 
 A) To modify a noun 
 B) To express action 
 C) To modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb 
 D) To connect clauses 
 **Resposta:** C 
 **Explicação:** Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, providing more 
information about how an action is performed. 
 
47. **Which of the following sentences contains an example of personification?** 
 A) The wind whispered through the trees. 
 B) The stars twinkled in the night sky. 
 C) She was as busy as a bee. 
 D) He runs faster than a cheetah. 
 **Resposta:** A 
 **Explicação:** Personification gives human traits to non-human entities, such as the 
wind "whispering." 
 
48. **What is the correct form of the verb in this sentence: "If I _____ you, I would take that 
job."** 
 A) was 
 B) were 
 C) am 
 D) be 
 **Resposta:** B 
 **Explicação:** "Were" is used in the subjunctive mood for hypothetical situations. 
 
49. **Which of the following sentences is an example of a simple sentence?** 
 A) While I was cooking, the phone rang. 
 B) I enjoy reading, and I also like writing. 
 C) She loves to dance. 
 D) Although it was raining, we went for a walk. 
 **Resposta:** C 
 **Explicação:** A simple sentence contains only one independent clause. 
 
50. **What does the term "syntax" refer to?** 
 A) The choice of words in writing 
 B) The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences 
 C) The overall theme of a piece 
 D) The use of figurative language 
 **Resposta:** B 
 **Explicação:** Syntax deals with the structure and order of words in a sentence. 
 
51. **Identify the sentence that uses the future continuous tense correctly.** 
 A) I will be studying at 8 PM tonight. 
 B) I study every evening. 
 C) I have studied for the exam. 
 D) I will study for the exam. 
 **Resposta:** A 
 **Explicação:** The future continuous tense describes an action that will be ongoing at 
a specific time in the future. 
 
52. **Which of the following is a characteristic of a narrative essay?** 
 A) It presents an argument. 
 B) It tells a story based on personal experience. 
 C) It provides statistical data. 
 D) It analyzes a literary work. 
 **Resposta:** B 
 **Explicação:** A narrative essay tells a story, often based on the author's personal 
experiences. 
 
53. **What is the primary purpose of a metaphor?** 
 A) To create a vivid image 
 B) To compare two unlike things without using "like" or "as" 
 C) To exaggerate for effect 
 D) To provide context 
 **Resposta:** B 
 **Explicação:** A metaphor directly compares two unlike things, suggesting they are 
alike in some way. 
 
54. **Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?** 
 A) She almost drove her kids to school every day. 
 B) He saw the dog running down the street. 
 C) The man with the telescope was looking at the stars. 
 D) The man watched a movie on the sofa with a broken leg.