LÍNGUA INGLESA ESTRUTURA SINTÁTICA I

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LÍNGUA INGLESA ESTRUTURA SINTÁTICA I
		Idioms come in all shapes and forms. Choose the alternative in which a prepositional phrase can be idiomatic.
 
	
	
	
	Between jobs
	
	
	In the blink of an eye.
	
	
	In the middle of the night.
	
	
	In secrecy
	
	
	In desperate need of¿
	
	 
		
	
		2.
		Choose the alternative that contains a true statement about the idiom "spill de the beans"
	
	
	
	It is compositional and transparent
	
	
	It is compositional and opaque
	
	
	It is non-compositional and transparent
	
	
	It is non-compositional and opaque
	
	
	It is semi-flexible and opaque
	
	 
		
	
		3.
		Metaphors and similes entail comparisons. While one may entail an implicit comparison, the other is more explicit. Which alternative exemplifies the use of simile?
	
	
	
	He was on cloud nine.
	
	
	He passed away.
	
	
	It was just like a dream
	
	
	Nice wheels.
	
	
	It is, definitely, bittersweet.
	
	
	 
		
	
		4.
		Regarding parts of speech, only three major word classes can perform the predicator role: nouns, verbs and adjectives. Based on it, what is the predicator of the sentence "My neighbor Sam saved all his money for a good purpose"?
	
	
	
	The verb saved.
	
	
	The pronoun his.
	
	
	The noun purpose.
	
	
	The noun money.
	
	
	The adjective good.
	Data Resp.: 18/08/2021 09:15:25
	 
		
	
		5.
		Unlike sentence-final adverbials, sentence-initial adverbial modifies the whole sentence, expressing the speaker attitude or opinion about something. What is the option with a sentence-initial adverbial with probability meaning?
	
	
	
	Usually people, exempting workaholics, don¿t like working every day of the week.
	
	
	Surprisingly, I arrived on time that day.
	
	
	Clearly smoking cigarettes is not healthy for anyone.
	
	
	Maybe our parents were telling us the truth about vegetable nutrition.
	
	
	Unfortunately scientific researches show that global warming is growing.
	Data Resp.: 18/08/2021 09:16:12
	
	 
		
	
		6.
		What is the predicate of the following sentence "America is the new world"?
	
	
	
	New.
	
	
	is
	
	
	is the new world.
	
	
	World.
	
	
	The new world.
	
	 
		
	
		7.
		There are three types of prepositional complements inside of a prepositional phrase structure. Taking this into consideration, what is the prepositional complement in the following sentence?
"My mother always talks about being polite and kind"
	
	
	
	A relative clause
	
	
	A noun phrase
	
	
	A nominal "wh" clause
	
	
	A single noun
	
	
	A nominal "ing" clause
	 
		
	
		8.
		Prepositions function as grammatical or structure words, linking other linguistic elements. Based on this, what is the most adequate preposition to fill in the blank in the following passive sentence: "I was given a shirt ___ my mother." ?
	
	
	
	At
	
	
	By
	
	
	To
	
	
	For
	
	
	In
	
	 
		
	
		9.
		Choose the option with the verb forms that better fit the gaps in the following sentence: I hope that on Monday my laptop (1)___________ (2)_____________(3)____________(4)____________  at this hour.
	
	
	
	(1) will/ (2) be / (3) being/ (4) fixing
	
	
	(1) will/ (2) have / (3) being/ (4) fixed
	
	
	(1) was/ (2) not/ (3) going (4) fixed
	
	
	(1) will/ (2) be / (3) being/ (4) fixed
	
	
	(1) is/ (2) be / (3) being/ (4) fixed
	Which alternative contains only lexical items?
		
	
	Going, dancing, do, their
	
	Whose, your, what, which
	
	The, one, google, e-mail
	 
	This, under, time, because
	 
	Uber, google, house, handsome
	Respondido em 13/09/2021 11:53:10
	
	Explicação:
A resposta correta é: Uber, google, house, handsome
	
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          Questão
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	Idioms come in all shapes and forms. Choose the alternative in which a prepositional phrase can be idiomatic.
 
		
	
	In secrecy
	
	In the middle of the night.
	 
	In desperate need of¿
	
	Between jobs
	 
	In the blink of an eye.
	Respondido em 13/09/2021 11:46:06
	
	Explicação:
A resposta correta é: In the blink of an eye.
	
		3a
          Questão
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	Some idioms can take passivization. Choose the alternative which contains a sentence in the passive voice that still remains idiomatic:
		
	
	A dime was turned on.
	 
	She spilled the beans about the affair.
	
	The dust was bitten
	 
	The ship was given up.
	
	The bucket was kicked.
	Respondido em 13/09/2021 11:48:14
	
	Explicação:
A resposta correta é: The ship was given up.
	
		4a
          Questão
	Acerto: 1,0  / 1,0
	
	What are, respectively, the syntactic functions of the underlined constituents in the following sentences: "My sister was given a chance" and "My parents gave my sister a chance"?
		
	
	Subject and predicative
	
	Indirect object and direct object.
	
	Indirect object and subject.
	
	Subject and direct object.
	 
	Subject and indirect object.
	Respondido em 13/09/2021 11:48:53
	
	Explicação:
A resposta correta é: Subject and indirect object.
	
		5a
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	Acerto: 0,0  / 1,0
	
	In a traditional perspective, complex transitive verbs select a subject, a direct object and object predicative. Based on this, what is the option that does not present a complex transitive verb?
		
	 
	All member of the jury judged the defendant innocent.
	
	Their friends want him sober.
	
	Today I want you happy.
	 
	My father made a yummy cake.
	
	The husband made his wife happy.
	Respondido em 13/09/2021 11:51:00
	
	Explicação:
A resposta correta é: My father made a yummy cake.
	
		6a
          Questão
	Acerto: 0,0  / 1,0
	
	What is the syntactic function of the underlined constituent in the following sentence "This book belongs to me"?
		
	 
	Direct object.
	
	Subject predicative.
	 
	Oblique complement.
	
	Indirect object.
	
	Object predicative.
	Respondido em 13/09/2021 11:51:17
	
	Explicação:
A resposta correta é: Oblique complement.
	
		7a
          Questão
	Acerto: 1,0  / 1,0
	
	We have learned that different place prepositions can come before the same noun and the choice of them depends on the point of view of the object. Based on it, in which option is the place seen as a point in the map, rather than a big city with streets, buildings, houses, etc.?
		
	 
	On his way to Argentina, Tommy stopped at Texas to fuel the car.
	
	During our trip to Brazil, we had a lot of fun in Rio de Janeiro.
	
	In Tokyo, the main streets and avenues are really crowded.
	
	In Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, many people can speak Portuguese.
	
	In Paris, you can visit many museums and art galleries, besides the Eifel tower.
	Respondido em 13/09/2021 11:52:33
	
	Explicação:
A resposta correta é: On his way to Argentina, Tommy stopped at Texas to fuel the car.
	
		8a
          Questão
	Acerto: 1,0  / 1,0
	
	Some prepositional words are identical to other word classes, causing the process of overlapping between prepositions and conjunctions or adverbs. Some adverbs are formally identical to prepositions, but they do not function as prepositions, being referred to as prepositional adverbs. Based on it, choose the option with a prepositional adverb.
		
	
	I am going to the party with my boyfriend.
	
	My new friend comes from France. 
	 
	The day before, I was studying psychology.
	
	Don¿t look at me this way.
	
	My children went to school yesterday.
	Respondido em 13/09/2021 11:37:59
	
	Explicação:
A resposta correta é: The day before, I was studying psychology.
	
		9a
          Questão
	Acerto: 1,0  / 1,0
	
	Choose the option which better explains the meaning of the following sentence: He was hit by lightning while he was waiting for the storm to pass.
		
	
	It refers to the outcomes of an action in the present.
	 
	It refers to an action in progress in the past which was interrupted by another action, also in the past.
	
	It consistsof a prediction made in the past.
	
	It conveys a prediction towards the future.
	
	The agent of the action is omitted.
	Respondido em 13/09/2021 11:36:16
	
	Explicação:
A resposta certa é: It refers to an action in progress in the past which was interrupted by another action, also in the past.
	
		10a
          Questão
	Acerto: 0,0  / 1,0
	
	Choose the option that better explains the position of the agent in the following sentence: The spread of the virus is also caused by some people¿s selfishness and lack of concern.
		
	
	The agent is in an initial position so that it is highlighted.
	 
	The agent is placed at the beginning of the sentence, since it is known by the reader.
	 
	In this case, the end-position of the agent is preferred for it is too long.
	
	The agent is completely omitted since it is too broad.
	
	The agent is positioned in the end of the sentence so that it is highlighted.
	Respondido em 13/09/2021 11:52:56