Questões de Concurso Sobre discurso direto e indireto | reported speech em inglês

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Q4046680 Inglês
Pulp Literature Magazine is open to submissions


   They're open for fiction submissions from Canadian writers only in February and will open general submissions (for all writers) in March. They want any genre or betweengenre work of literature up to 50 pages in length. They accept short stories, novellas, poetry, and comics. They take all genres of fiction, not just pulp - including fantasy, romance, mystery, literary. They do not publish nonfiction, memoir, or children's stories. They take more short fiction than novellas. They also publish reprints. Please note, fiction submission is via a form on their website, which may close temporarily even during open reading periods, if submissions get overwhelming. They accept queries for art. Submission is via a form.
   Deadline: 28 February 2026 (Canadian writers only).
   Length: Up to 10,000 words (prefer up to 4,000 words).
   Pay: $0.05 - $0.08 per word for short stories (to 5000 words), $0.03 - $0.06 per word between 5,000 and 10,000 words, and $0.02 - $0.04 per word for works over 10,000 words; $25-50 for poetry and art; $25-75/page for sequential art.


Fonte: https://www.freedomwithwriting.com/freedom/uncategorized/10- magazines-and-anthologies-paying-up-to-600-for-short-stories/
Imagine that an author is explaining the publication submission guidelines to a friend. Which of the following options presents the CORRECT way to turn the sentence "They also publish reprints" into reported speech? 
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Q4012176 Inglês
Later, a teacher reported Maria’s words in a past-tense narrative: “I will finish this assignment tomorrow,” said Maria. Mark the CORRECT reported speech sentence.
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Q3994710 Inglês
PROFESSOR DE LÍNGUA INGLESA:

THE DIGITAL FRONTIER OF FIDELITY

The Nuances of Micro-cheating: Social Practice or Digital Paranoia ?  


In the contemporary landscape of interpersonal relationships, the ubiquity of social media has recalibrated the traditional parameters of faithfulness. The emergence of the term "micro-cheating" serves as a testament to this shift, encompassing a spectrum of subtle, digitally-mediated behaviors that, while devoid of physical consummation, suggest an emotional or erotic redirection. Such actions— ranging from the seemingly innocuous "double-tap" on an expartner’s archived photograph to the deliberate concealment of encrypted message threads—occupy a contentious "grey area" that challenges the binary definition of infidelity.  

From a socio-psychological perspective, micro-cheating is often interpreted not as an isolated act of betrayal, but as a symptom of the "validation economy." The digital architecture of modern platforms encourages a constant pursuit of external approval, where a notification can function as a dopamine-inducing ego boost. Consequently, the ambiguity of intent becomes the focal point of the debate: is the digital interaction a legitimate exercise of social autonomy or a covert erosion of the primary partnership’s exclusivity? Proponents of the concept argue that the "secrecy criterion" is the ultimate litmus test—if an interaction is intentionally shielded from a partner’s view, the threshold of trust has likely been breached.  

Conversely, skeptics caution against the pathologization of digital sociability. They argue that the expansion of the "cheating" umbrella to include minor online interactions fosters a climate of hyper-vigilance and domestic surveillance, potentially undermining the very foundation of trust it seeks to protect. By labeling these behaviors as "micro-infidelities," we risk imposing a panoptic gaze on our partners, where every "friend request" is scrutinized for subversive intent.

For the language educator, this phenomenon provides a rich semiotic field for classroom reflection. Aligning with the National Common Curricular Base (BNCC), the study of such themes transcends mere grammatical decoding. It invites students to engage in "multiliteracies," analyzing how meaning is negotiated across digital platforms and how language (visual, verbal, and symbolic) shapes social ethics. In this sense, the English language is not merely a system of signs to be mastered, but a tool for critical agency in a globalized, hyper-connected world. 


Which of the following sentences best exemplifies Free Indirect Speech (Discurso Relatado Livre)? 
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Q3994703 Inglês
PROFESSOR DE LÍNGUA INGLESA:

THE DIGITAL FRONTIER OF FIDELITY

The Nuances of Micro-cheating: Social Practice or Digital Paranoia ?  


In the contemporary landscape of interpersonal relationships, the ubiquity of social media has recalibrated the traditional parameters of faithfulness. The emergence of the term "micro-cheating" serves as a testament to this shift, encompassing a spectrum of subtle, digitally-mediated behaviors that, while devoid of physical consummation, suggest an emotional or erotic redirection. Such actions— ranging from the seemingly innocuous "double-tap" on an expartner’s archived photograph to the deliberate concealment of encrypted message threads—occupy a contentious "grey area" that challenges the binary definition of infidelity.  

From a socio-psychological perspective, micro-cheating is often interpreted not as an isolated act of betrayal, but as a symptom of the "validation economy." The digital architecture of modern platforms encourages a constant pursuit of external approval, where a notification can function as a dopamine-inducing ego boost. Consequently, the ambiguity of intent becomes the focal point of the debate: is the digital interaction a legitimate exercise of social autonomy or a covert erosion of the primary partnership’s exclusivity? Proponents of the concept argue that the "secrecy criterion" is the ultimate litmus test—if an interaction is intentionally shielded from a partner’s view, the threshold of trust has likely been breached.  

Conversely, skeptics caution against the pathologization of digital sociability. They argue that the expansion of the "cheating" umbrella to include minor online interactions fosters a climate of hyper-vigilance and domestic surveillance, potentially undermining the very foundation of trust it seeks to protect. By labeling these behaviors as "micro-infidelities," we risk imposing a panoptic gaze on our partners, where every "friend request" is scrutinized for subversive intent.

For the language educator, this phenomenon provides a rich semiotic field for classroom reflection. Aligning with the National Common Curricular Base (BNCC), the study of such themes transcends mere grammatical decoding. It invites students to engage in "multiliteracies," analyzing how meaning is negotiated across digital platforms and how language (visual, verbal, and symbolic) shapes social ethics. In this sense, the English language is not merely a system of signs to be mastered, but a tool for critical agency in a globalized, hyper-connected world. 


A critic states: "We risk imposing a panoptic gaze on our partners." In Reported Speech (past tense), this would be: 
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Q3993543 Inglês
Consider the first panel of the comic strip where Susanita says: “First I'm going to marry well, right? And then I'm going to have babies!”. If we were to report Susanita's statement to a third party, which alternative CORRECTLY transforms her speech into Reported Speech?
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Q3988643 Inglês
During a policy symposium on digital governance in education, a senior advisor stated: “Teachers are navigating unprecedented epistemological shifts, and we must ensure that they receive sustained institutional support if AI is to enhance rather than erode pedagogical integrity.” (Excerpt adapted from: MIT Technology Review [2023].
“How Generative AI Is Reshaping Education”) In formally reporting the advisor’s statement within an academic article written after the event, the grammatically accurate and contextually appropriate transformation would be: 
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Q3946995 Inglês
Which option below provides the most accurate and pragmatically appropriate transformation of the sentence from direct to indirect speech, preserving the original temporal, modal, and attitudinal meanings?

“Had I known you were coming,” she exclaimed, “I could have arranged something far more suitable!”
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Q3944474 Inglês
An ‘amazing feat’: how was a 13-year-old boy able to swim for four hours to save his family?





(Fight-or-flight: used to describe the reaction that people have to a dangerous situation, that makes them either stay and deal with it, or run away) (Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/05/austin-appelbee-13-year-old-boyswims-four-hours-rescue-save-family-western-australia – text specially adapted for this test).
Mark the alternative that presents the rewriting of the sentence below without changing its meaning.

“However, adults have larger hearts and lungs, and central nervous systems that do ‘not seem to fatigue as fast’, he said.” (l. 29-30).
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Q3935005 Inglês

Transform the following direct speech into INDIRECT DISCOURSE:


"I am working on a new project for my students today," the teacher said.

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Q3928023 Inglês
The question is about Use of language and Grammar.
Choose the correct indirect question.
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Q3924929 Inglês
Ao transformar a pergunta 'Are you coming to the party?' para o discurso indireto, a forma 'He asked if I was coming to the party' e a forma 'He wanted to know if I was coming to the party' são semanticamente idênticas, sendo ambas opções válidas para relatar a pergunta original.
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Q3924907 Inglês
Ao converter a frase 'I will check my emails tomorrow' para o discurso indireto (reported speech), com o verbo introdutório no passado ('She said...'), a forma correta seria 'She said she would check her emails the next day'. Nessa conversão, a alteração do tempo verbal ('will' para 'would') é mandatória, mas a alteração do advérbio de tempo ('tomorrow' para 'the next day') é opcional.
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Q3905332 Inglês

Reported Speech, also known as Indirect Speech, involves reporting what someone else said, often requiring changes in tenses, pronouns, and time expressions. Analyze the following statements about backshifting:


I.When reporting a statement made in the Present Simple, the verb usually shifts to the Past Simple if the reporting verb is in the past.

II.The Modal Verb 'must' always remains 'must' in Reported Speech, as it is impossible to express obligation in a reported past context.

III.Time expressions like 'yesterday' are typically changed to 'the day before' or 'the previous day' to maintain the correct chronological reference.


Regarding these statements, select the correct alternative:

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Q3904804 Inglês
Choose the right alternative that correspond the direct speech of this sentence below:

The boss said that he had been travelling a lot the previous month. 
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Q3904802 Inglês
Choose the right alternative that correspond the reported speech of this sentence below:

She asked him: "Did you have many problems yesterday? 
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Q3904801 Inglês
Choose the right alternative that correspond the reported speech of this sentence below:

He said to her: “I saw your sister on the street last night.” 
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Q3877290 Inglês
When we want to report what someone said, we can use “direct speech” or “reported speech”.
Read this statement:
“Mr. Mason has gone out.” the secretary told me.
The correct sentence that maintains the meaning of the situation above, in reported speech, is: 
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Q3870855 Inglês

Consider the direct speech:


“I can’t attend the meeting now because my supervisor is traveling,” said Laura.


When transforming the sentence into reported speech, it is necessary to consider the appropriate changes in verb tense and deictic expressions. About this, choose the correct alternative: 

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Q3865172 Inglês
No discurso relatado, a frase "She said, ‘I am tired’" assume corretamente a forma:
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Q3859703 Inglês
O uso do 'Reported Speech' é mandatório quando se deseja converter uma frase da voz ativa para a passiva, mantendo a temporalidade original da oração. 
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Respostas
1: D
2: E
3: A
4: C
5: B
6: B
7: D
8: A
9: B
10: D
11: E
12: E
13: E
14: E
15: D
16: E
17: E
18: C
19: C
20: E