Questões de Língua Inglesa do ano 2025

The study of lexicon is essential for expanding vocabulary and understanding texts in English, as it helps identify the meaning of words in different contexts. Choose the correct alternative about the use of words in English.

David had always been fascinated by the stars. Every night, he would set up his telescope in the backyard to observe the night sky. One evening, as he scanned the sky, he noticed a bright object moving unusually fast. Excited, he ran inside to tell his sister, Lily, who was equally curious. Together, they looked up information online and discovered it was likely the International Space Station passing overhead. David felt thrilled knowing he had spotted something so unique.
Read the text above and, based on the information provided, mark T for the true statements and F for the false ones.

(__)David frequently used his telescope to observe the stars.
(__)Lily showed no interest in what David saw in the sky.
(__)David and Lily confirmed that the object was the International Space Station.
(__)David's observation left him excited.

The correct sequence is:

During his vacation in Italy, Mark visited a famous novel written about in a guidebook. To his surprise, it was not a piece of literature but a historic building that locals referred to as "novel" because of its unique and innovative design for its time. Mark found the story behind the structure fascinating and spent hours exploring it.
In the text above, the word novel is used in different contexts. Based on the context, choose the correct alternative about the meaning of the term.

On a rainy afternoon, Peter decided to walk to the library to return a book. He realized he had forgotten his umbrella, but since the library was only a few blocks away, he decided to go anyway. As he walked, the rain became heavier, soaking him completely. Once at the library, Peter was relieved to find a dry spot to sit and wait until the rain stopped before heading home.
Based on the text and using inference and prediction, identify the correct alternative about Peter's decision and its consequences.

Linguistic and grammatical aspects are essential for understanding and constructing correct sentences in English, especially in formal and academic contexts. Regarding the topic, analyze the following statements:

I.The verb to have in the simple present tense is conjugated as has for all subjects.
II.The plural of the word child is childs.
III.In English, the adjective precedes the noun it describes.

The correct statements are: