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Questões de Concurso Sobre comparativo e superlativo de adjetivos | comparative and superlative em inglês

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Q4247266 Inglês
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Observe the image, which shows the three tallest buildings in the world, and mark the alternative that uses comparatives and superlatives correctly, according to the information shown in the image.
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Q4219681 Inglês
Why art gallery visits may be one of the healthiest habits you can build

This year’s top Health stories celebrate the kind of progress that hits close to home: advances that help us live longer, feel better, and take care of one another. From mental health wins to medical innovations, these 2025 highlights are all about healing, hope, and human potential.

Most of us know the feeling of standing in front of a painting that makes us pause. Maybe it’s a burst of color that lifts our mood or a quiet scene that steadies the mind. Either way, a new study from King’s College London suggests that these moments are doing far more than sparking emotion. Researchers have found measurable evidence that viewing original art can support both mental health and long-term physical wellbeing.

Their findings point to something powerful: spending even a short amount of time with original artworks may reduce stress, improve emotional balance, and potentially contribute to a longer, healthier life. And the best part is that you do not need to be an art expert to benefit.

What the study actually measured

To explore the connection between art and health, researchers invited fifty healthy adults between the ages of eighteen and forty to take part in an experiment. One group visited The Courtauld Gallery in London, where they viewed original masterpieces by artists including Vincent van Gogh and Édouard Manet. A second group viewed high-quality reproductions in a non-gallery setting.

Participants wore sensors that tracked heart rate, skin temperature, and other subtle responses. They also provided saliva samples before and after the experience so researchers could measure changes in stress and inflammation.

The results were striking:

   Cortisol, better known as the body’s primary stress hormone, fell by 22 percent among gallery visitors. Those who saw reproductions saw only an eight percent drop.

     Pro-inflammatory cytokines decreased by 30 percent in the gallery group and 28 percent in the reproduction group.
    
    Gallery visitors also showed signs of emotional engagement, including small drops in skin temperature and variation in heart-rate patterns.

These shifts matter because high cortisol and inflammation are linked to chronic conditions such as anxiety, heart disease, and diabetes. In other words, your quiet moment with an original painting could be supporting your long-term health in ways you cannot feel immediately.

Why original art matters even more

Although both groups experienced some positive changes, the impact was stronger for those who viewed original artworks. Researchers believe that the immersive environment of a gallery adds layers of sensory experience with elements that highlight space, scale, texture, and atmosphere. These aspects work together to deepen the body’s response.

Importantly, the researchers emphasized that the benefits appeared regardless of art knowledge or emotional intelligence. You do not need to understand an artist’s entire catalog or even consider yourself an “art person” to gain something meaningful.

A simple, accessible step toward wellbeing

The implications of this study reach beyond museum walls. These findings help pave the way for broader integration of art and wellbeing, offering a low-cost and accessible option for reducing loneliness, easing depression, and improving life satisfaction.

And while art may not replace clinical care, it can be a gentle, joyful tool to add to your wellness routine. The next time you find yourself lingering in front of a painting, know that your body is responding in ways that support you; calming, stimulating, and restoring at the same time.


Source: https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/01/why-art-galleryvisits-may-be-one-of-the-healthiest-habits-you-can-build-2/. Access on May 4th 2026. 
Read the second paragraph of the text. Choose the alternative that presents an accurate analysis of word formation of the underlined words.

“Their findings point to something powerful: spending even a short amount of time with original artworks may reduce stress, improve emotional balance, and potentially contribute to a longer, healthier life. And the best part is that you do not need to be an art expert to benefit.” 
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Q4203075 Inglês

Read the text below.



A train travels at 250 km/h, while another travels at 180 km/h.



Which sentence correctly compares the two trains?

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Q4202228 Inglês

Identify the correct comparative form:


My house is _____ than yours. 

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Q4197736 Inglês
Assinale a alternativa que preenche corretamente o superlativo na frase:
"This is ________ movie I have ever seen."
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Q4197244 Inglês
All the following alternatives present correct uses of comparatives in English, except:
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Q4197243 Inglês
All the alternatives below correctly employ superlative structures, except:
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Q4186207 Inglês

California is Free of Drought for The First Time in 25 Years


By Clara Harter 



*California can be referred to as “The Golden State”.

(Available at: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-09/california-has-no-areas-of-dryness-first- time-in-25-years – text specially adapted for this test).  

Which of the sentences below presents an example of a superlative structure? 
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Q4149833 Inglês
Considering the use of comparative form in English language, choose the alternative that refers to the use of short adjectives. 
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Q4134587 Inglês
In English grammar, adjectives may appear in comparative and superlative forms depending on the relationship established between nouns. Understanding the distinction between these structures is essential for accurate interpretation and production of academic and professional texts. Read the sentences below carefully.
I.The new research method is more efficient than the previous one used by the laboratory team.
II.Sarah presented the most detailed report during the international scientific conference.
III.The second proposal appeared cheaper than the original financial plan discussed yesterday.
IV.This is the most challenging project developed by the engineering department this year.
V.The blue vehicle seems faster than the transportation model acquired last semester.

Based on the sentences above, analyze the following statements.
(__)Sentences I, III, and V contain adjectives in the comparative form.
(__)Sentences II and IV contain adjectives in the superlative form.
(__)The adjective structure "more efficient than" expresses a comparison between two elements.
(__)The expression "the most challenging" indicates the lowest degree of comparison.

Choose the correct alternative:
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Q4071950 Inglês
Choose the correct sentence:
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Q4050524 Inglês
The morphological and syntactic behavior of English adjectives in comparative and superlative degrees requires strict adherence to syllabic structure and semantic constraints. Considering the standard rules and irregular forms within formal registers, mark the CORRECT alternative.
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Q4042729 Inglês

To answer question, read the text below.


The Language of Performance

    Well, the word “performative” is generally meant as an insult. It’s meant to trivialize and indicate that someone is play-acting or “faking it.” It suggests that someone is only doing something to be seen doing it, and not because it represents a sincere interest or enjoyment.


    This is one of those situations in which metaphors are overextended, and language distorts rather than describes natural human behavior. It is normal for our species for men and women to “perform” acts to impress both our own sex and the opposite sex. Males and females have different sex “roles,” and we “perform” acts to satisfy those roles.


    The language seems to “portray” us as “actors performing roles” and implies that we are all essentially “lying” or “faking.” This is the kind of wordcel wordtrap that lends itself to Marxist gender theory ideology and postmodernist thinking.


    “Nothing is real, everything is fake. Everything is a performance.”


    That’s a frame, but it isn’t the whole picture.


    Men are primates. We imitate each other. Monkey see, monkey do. And yes, we do things to try to impress each other. You can frame that in a way that seems trivial or superficial, but it is also foundational to human nature and social hierarchy.


    Fonte: https//mrjackdonovan.substack.com/p/on-performative-males

Regarding the use of adjectives and their degrees of comparison in the text, mark T (true) or F (false) for the following statements:



( ) The term different in the second paragraph is a superlative adjective used to show that roles are unique.


( ) The word essentially in the third paragraph functions as an intensifier but is not a superlative form.


( ) The expression the whole picture in the fifth paragraph is in the positive degree, not the superlative.


( ) There are no adjectives ending in "-est" or preceded by "most" (as a superlative modifier) in the entire text.



Which option CORRECTLY fills in the parenthesis above, from top to bottom?

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Q4042633 Inglês
Observe o trecho a seguir, extraído de um texto sobre educação digital:

“Many educators argue that online learning can be more flexible than traditional classroom instruction.”

Com base no uso da estrutura more flexible than, assinale a alternativa correta. 
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Q4019554 Inglês
        The changes to Earth’s natural patterns reveal an interconnected web of ecological systems that are undergoing profound changes beyond what many researchers have predicted. Scientists say the culprit is clear: Ever since the Industrial Revolution, the relentless burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas has been adding heat-trapping gases to the atmosphere, leading to a sharp rise in global temperatures. The hottest year in recorded history was 2024, and each of the 10 warmest years on record have come in the past decade. Since 1997, when nations agreed to limit planet-warming gases as part of the landmark Kyoto Protocol, humanity has released more greenhouse gases than in all prior history. The temperature rise associated with the growing volume of heattrapping gas has kicked in, and it is continuing to rise. And at the same time, the ability of the planet’s natural systems to absorb planet-warming gases like carbon dioxide appears to be diminishing.

David Gelles. One thing’s for sure, the weather is getting wilder.
The New York Times International Edition, Nova York, 21-22 mar. 2026, p. 2 (adapted). 

Considering the preceding text, judge the following item.


In the excerpt "The hottest year in recorded history was 2024" (first paragraph), the word "hottest" is the superlative form of hot and could be replaced with most hot without this harming the grammatical correctness of the text.

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Q3839790 Inglês
Which sentence uses the comparative and superlative forms of the adjective "reliable" correctly and idiomatically?
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Q4096500 Inglês
Read the sentence and choose the alternative that correctly completes it:

"Of all the students in the class, Robert is __________."
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Q4096490 Inglês

Choose the correct form:



Mount Everest is the ___ mountain in the world.

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Q4096485 Inglês
Complete the sentence with the correct superlatives:

“During our trip, we read the ______ (good) novel of the author, faced the ______ (bad) storm of the season, and reached the ______ (far) village from the city.”
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Q4092465 Inglês
For question, choose the best option to fill in the blanks CORRECTLY.
“This one is the second _____ bank in Brazil.”
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Respostas
1: D
2: E
3: E
4: B
5: C
6: E
7: E
8: E
9: C
10: C
11: E
12: C
13: A
14: C
15: E
16: A
17: A
18: D
19: B
20: A