Last weekend, Sarah went to a local farmers' market to buy fresh produce. She purchased three items: a bag of apples, a loaf of freshly baked bread, and a jar of organic honey. The market opened at 8 a.m., but Sarah arrived at 9:30 a.m. She intended to stay 30 minutes at the market but spent 45 minutes exploring the stalls before heading home.
Regarding the text, recognize the specific information related to Sarah's visit to the market and choose the correct alternative.

Reading texts in English requires attention to contextual details and understanding of both main and secondary ideas. Read the following excerpt and select the alternative that best interprets the author's purpose.Text:
Grammar is a very old field of study. Did you know that the sentence was first divided into subject and verb by Plato, the famed philosopher from ancient Greece? That was about 2,400 years ago! Ever since then, students all over the world have found it worthwhile to study the structure of words and sentences. Why? Because skill in speaking and writing is the hallmark of all educated people.

Mastering the linguistic and grammatical aspects of English is essential for constructing precise and coherent sentences. Choose the correct alternative about English grammatical structure.

Understanding English texts involves identifying key ideas and contextual clues across different genres. Analyze the following statements regarding the subject and mark V for true statements and F for false ones.

(__)The study of grammar is unnecessary for achieving proficiency in English.
(__)Grammar plays a central role in developing skills for speaking and writing effectively.
(__)The historical development of grammar has influenced its application in education today.
(__)Proficiency in grammar enhances both comprehension and communication in English.

The correct sequence is:

Cognates and false cognates can either facilitate or hinder the understanding of texts in English, depending on the context in which they are used. Regarding the topic, mark T for true statements and F for false ones.

(__)The word library means "livraria" in Portuguese.
(__)The term actually is equivalent to "atualmente" in Portuguese.
(__)The word parents refers to "parentes" in Portuguese.
(__)The word education is a true cognate that means "educação" or "ensino" in Portuguese.

The correct sequence is:

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:

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.

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.

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 o... Ver mais

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.