Questões de Concurso Comentadas sobre formação de palavras (prefixos e sufixos) | word formation (prefix and suffix) em inglês

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Q4096488 Inglês
Which of the following words is formed by prefixation?
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Q4090051 Inglês

A new William Hope Hodgson blog

Welcome to Hodgsoniana, a new blog about the life and works of author William Hope Hodgson (1877–1918). The aim of this blog is to provide a home for articles and new research on Hodgson, details of Hodgson-related happenings, and just generally act as an up-to-date (hopefully) resource that’s open to anyone interested in this remarkable literary figure. At time of writing, there is a lack of other active websites covering this subject, which is why starting a blog seemed a worthwhile endeavour. At the very least, it gives me a place to post some Hodgson-related thoughts and findings I’ve been meaning to write up! My hope is that others may be moved to contribute also.

Before going any further, I want to recognise the work of the late Hodgson scholar Sam Gafford, and in particular his excellent Hodgson blog williamhopehodgson.wordpress.com. I first stumbled upon Sam’s blog back in 2016, and his work opened my eyes to the depths and complexities of Hodgson’s history and writings. I entered into brief correspondence with Sam at that time, and his enthusiasm and encouragement were key factors in starting me on the path of pursuing my own Hodgson studies.

Sam Gafford sadly passed away in 2019, leaving his site dormant. It remains a valuable treasure trove of information, and I will certainly aspire to follow Sam’s example in exploring and documenting all matters Hodgson.

2027 will see the 150th anniversary of William Hope Hodgson’s birth. There is still much to discuss regarding his work, and many areas of his life remain obscure and in need of further investigation. I hope this site can help in encouraging and chronicling such efforts.

 

Source: https://hodgsoniana.wordpress.com/2025/06/22/a-new-william-hope-hodgson-blog/ access on 28 february 2026.

The Hodgsoniana blog owner mentions that, in the worst case scenario, he will have a medium to write his thoughts on William Hodgson. What is the expression he uses to describe this worst case scenario and the best substitution?
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Q4050522 Inglês
 A formação e o posicionamento dos advérbios na sentença são fundamentais para a coesão e para a precisão semântica do enunciado em Língua Inglesa. Acerca do assunto, registre V, para as afirmativas verdadeiras, e F, para as falsas:
(__) Advérbios de modo derivados de adjetivos terminados em -ic, como "tragic" ou "economic", exigem a inserção da sílaba intermediária -al- antes da adição do sufixo -ly, resultando em formas como "tragically".
(__) Advérbios de frequência indeterminada, como "seldom" e "often", ocupam majoritariamente a posição final da frase quando o verbo principal está no tempo presente simples, para evitar a fragmentação do sintagma verbal.
(__) O termo "hardly" funciona como um advérbio de intensidade com carga semântica negativa, não guardando relação de significado com o advérbio de modo "hard", que descreve a aplicação de esforço ou força.
(__) Advérbios conectivos (conjunctive adverbs), como "nonetheless" e "furthermore", exigem o uso de ponto e vírgula ou ponto final para separar as orações independentes que relacionam logicamente no texto.

Após análise, assinale a alternativa que apresenta a sequência CORRETA dos itens acima, de cima para baixo: 
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Q4050518 Inglês
 A morfologia derivacional em inglês permite a expansão do léxico através da fixação de afixos que alteram a classe gramatical ou o sentido das bases. Acerca das propriedades de "word formation", registre V, para as afirmativas verdadeiras, e F, para as falsas:
(__) O prefixo "un-" é utilizado para expressar oposição ou reversão em adjetivos e verbos, enquanto o prefixo "in-" possui alomorfos como "im-", "il-" e "ir-", condicionados pela letra inicial da raiz.
(__) Sufixos como "-en", adicionados a adjetivos como "weak" ou "short", funcionam como formadores de verbos que indicam o processo de tornar-se ou causar a qualidade descrita pela base.
(__) A adição do sufixo "-ness" transforma adjetivos em substantivos concretos que designam ferramentas manuais, perdendo a relação semântica com o estado ou qualidade original da palavra.
(__) Prefixos de origem grega, como "hyper-" e "hypo-", são utilizados em registros acadêmicos para indicar excesso e deficiência, respectivamente, mantendo a produtividade em terminologias técnicas.

Após análise, assinale a alternativa que apresenta a sequência CORRETA dos itens acima, de cima para baixo: 
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Q4042630 Inglês
Leia a frase a seguir.

“The internationalization of artificial intelligence technologies has transformed the way people communicate, work and access information around the world.”

A palavra “internationalization” apresenta um processo de formação lexical característico da língua inglesa, envolvendo prefixação e sufixação a partir de um radical nominal. Assinale a alternativa que apresenta a análise correta da formação dessa palavra. 
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Q4037208 Inglês
In English lexicology, understanding how words are formed and related is essential for analysing vocabulary expansion and semantic change. When the word "unbelievable" is examined from a morphological perspective, which process best describes its formation and lexical structure? 
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Q4037196 Inglês
O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.

We can learn a lot from Troy's trash

Beneath the epic tales of heroes and gods, Troy's true story is written in something far less glamorous − its rubbish.

When we think of Troy, we imagine epic battles, valiant deeds, cunning tricks and the wrath of gods. Thanks to Homer's Iliad, the city is remembered as a stage for romance and heroism.

But long before Paris stole Helen and Achilles raged on the battlefield, the people of bronze age Troy lived ordinary lives − with extraordinary consequences. They built, cooked, stored, traded and, crucially, threw things away. And they did it right where they lived.

Today, waste is whisked away quickly − out of sight, out of mind. But in bronze age Troy (3000−1000BC), trash stayed close, often accumulating in domestic dumping grounds for generations.

Having spent more than 16 summers excavating and analysing the bronze age layers of Troy, I've learned to read the city's history this waste.

Hundreds of thousands of animal bones from cattle, sheep, fish − even turtles − were found alongside vast quantities of pottery shards, ash, food scraps, and human waste. Sometimes, these layers were reused to level floors or build walls, showing how closely intertwined daily life and refuse management were.

This wasn't laziness or neglect, it was pure pragmatism. In a world without rubbish trucks or sanitation systems, managing refuse was neither chaotic nor careless, but a collective, spatially negotiated − and surprisingly strategic − effort.

The excavations I have worked on as part of the University of Tübingen's Troy Project, which has been going on since 1988, have revealed just how deliberate these routines were. Where people chose to dump, or not to dump, speaks volumes about status, social roles, and community boundaries. Waste is the diary no one meant to write, yet it records the intimate rhythms of daily life with unfiltered clarity.

Far from a nuisance, Troy's waste is an archaeologist's treasure trove.

Over nearly 2,000 years, Troy ended up with 15 meters of built-up debris. Archaeologists can see nine major building phases in it, each made up of hundreds of thin layers, which formed as people lived their everyday lives. These layers act like snapshots, quietly recording how the city changed over time. Some capture hearth cleanings, others record the rebuilding of entire city quarters.

By analysing the layers and their ratios of bones to pottery, ash concentration, presence of storage jars, grinding stones, or production debris, specific spaces of activity become visible: kitchens, workshops, storage areas, rubbish pits. What appears chaotic turns out to be a carefully structured map of everyday routines − showing where meals were prepared, tools made, and discarded objects left behind.

The story these remains tell is one of profound transformation. Troy began as a modest agrarian settlement, shaped by the steady rhythms of farming, herding, and small-scale craft. Over time, it grew into a thriving regional centre.

The archaeological record, rich in refuse, traces this long arc of change. Exotic imports fashioned from stones such as carnelian and lapis lazuli begin to appear, revealing distant trade connections. Specialised metalworking tools emerge alongside monumental architecture. some buildings stretched nearly 30 metres, signalling growing ambitions and expanding capabilities.

This rise unfolded gradually, reflected not just in grander buildings, but in shifting tools, trade, and how people dealt with what they left behind. Waste management became more organised, with designated areas for different types of waste. This reflects broader shifts in how the community structured space and managed its economy. 

Yet this ascent was interrupted. By the mid-third millennium BC, signs that things were becoming smaller appear. Architecture simplifies, household inventories shrink, production debris declines suggesting economic slowdown or political instability.

Still, Troy endured. By the mid-second millennium BC, the city revived. Refined ceramics, luxury imports and evidence of social complexity marked a new chapter of recovery and reinvention. This splendid settlement later became the stage for Homer's Trojan War where Greek warriors faced the daunting task of climbing towering mounds of debris built up over centuries just to reach the palaces.

These insights allow us to see Troy not just as a city of walls and towers, but as a living organism shaped by daily routines, unspoken norms and social negotiation. The waste left behind is a remarkably honest archive of bronze age society − beneath myths, stones, and poetry.

Troy's trash heaps are the bronze age's search history. To know what mattered 4,500 years ago, don't ask poets − ask the garbage. From broken tools to shared meals, from imported luxuries to scraps, this waste reveals the pulse of everyday life and society's evolving structure.

Ironically, these mundane refuse layers preserved the bronze age world for us. Without them, we'd know far less about early Troy's people. Their depth and composition trace changes in economy, technology, and social structure. From scraps to towers of pottery shards, waste archaeology is key to understanding early urban complexity.

So next time you picture Achilles storming Troy's gates, remember: the heroes might have been divine, but their city smelled very human.


https://theconversation.com/we-can-learn-a-lot-from-troys-trash-260613 
Judge the sentences below as TRUE (T) or FALSE (F) regarding morphological analysis and word formation processes:

(__) The compound noun "search history" in the metaphor "Troy's trash heaps are the bronze age's search history" exemplifies an endocentric compound where "history" functions as the head determining the grammatical category, while "search" acts as a modifier specifying the type of history, and this word formation pattern is highly productive in contemporary English, particularly in technology-related vocabulary.
(__) The adjective "unfiltered" in "unfiltered clarity" is formed through derivational morphology by attaching the negative prefix "un-" to the past participle "filtered," creating a word meaning "not filtered" or "without filtration," and this same prefix demonstrates consistent phonological behavior across all English words, always being pronounced /?n/ regardless of the phonological environment of the base word it attaches to. 
(__) The phrase "trash heaps" contains two free morphemes that can function independently as words, whereas "heroism" in "the city is remembered as a stage for romance and heroism" contains the bound morpheme "-ism" (denoting doctrine, practice, or condition) attached to the base "hero," exemplifying derivational suffixation that changes the word class from noun to abstract noun while adding semantic content related to qualities or principles.

The CORRECT sequence is: 
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Q4034385 Inglês
Read the sentence below:
"His arguments were specious , appealing on the surface but fundamentally flawed."
The underlined word "specious" derives from the Latin root spec- ("to look, to appear"), also present in words such as:
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Q4034373 Inglês
Digital archeology

The City Gallery presents Filip Popov with his exhibition "Digital Archeology"

With a large exhibition, including works from his most famous cycles, the visual artist Filip Popov will exhibit in the Hall "2019" at 32 Gladstone Street from March 2 to 31.

For the first time the artist makes such a large-scale performance in the city where he was born.

The opening will be on March 2 from 17:00 to 19:30.

The topics that excite the author of the exhibition "Digital Archeology" can be deciphered in the titles of the series of works created over the past 8 years: TransOrganic, Para Bellum, Order, Posthuman, Paleomatic Monologues and Prayers to the latest series - Bunker City and Zero City. As Velizara Ivanova emphasizes in her analysis:

Combining works dating back to 2014, Digital Archeology reflects Philip Popov's continuing focus on the posthumanism and transhumanism, confronting technology and our uncertain future and insight into the way machines are woven into our tomorrow's world. "

Born in 1964 in Plovdiv, Filip Popov spent several years of his childhood in Germany, where he formed his ideas for unity between art, architecture, design and technology. He studied art at the National Academy of Arts in Sofia, moved to Basel to study at the Kunstgewerbeschule, and later lived in Zurich.

He has had solo exhibitions at EASA, West Berlin (1988), EKG, Wetzikon, CH (1993), Binz Foundation 39, Zurich (1994), Kunsthalle Liesthal, CH (1996), ArtFront Gallery, Tokyo (2005). It is presented in the most famous galleries in Sofia and the country. In 2014 he participated in the National Autumn Exhibitions in Plovdiv. Filip Popov exhibits his works in numerous group exhibitions in Bulgaria, Switzerland, Austria, France.


https://www.visitplovdiv.com/en/node/10577
Regarding the morphological and syntactic structures in the text "Digital Archeology," judge the statements below.

I.The compound noun "posthumanism" in the phrase "Philip Popov's continuing focus on the posthumanism and transhumanism" exhibits derivational morphology through the prefix "post-" (meaning after/beyond) attached to the base "humanism," creating a philosophical term denoting ideology beyond traditional humanism, and this word formation process exemplifies productive morphological patterns in academic and philosophical English vocabulary.

II.The prepositional phrase "from 2014" in "Combining works dating back to 2014" functions as a temporal adjunct modifying the present participle "dating," and the phrasal verb "dating back to" is a three-word intransitive phrasal verb meaning to originate or have existed since a particular time, commonly used in historical and chronological contexts.

III.The relative clause "where he was born" in "the city where he was born" is a restrictive (defining) relative clause that specifies which city is being referenced, using the relative adverb "where" to indicate location, and this construction could be alternatively expressed as "in which he was born" with preposition fronting, though "where" is more natural and commonly preferred in spoken and written English.


The following statement(s) is/are CORRECT.
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Q4028353 Inglês
In English morphology, derivational suffixes are used to create new words and may change the grammatical class of a base word. For example, the suffix -ness can transform an adjective into a noun.

Select the alternative that presents a correct example of a noun formed through the addition of the suffix -ness.
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Q4024000 Inglês
Derivational morphology in English utilizes prefixes and suffixes to change the meaning or the word class of a lexical base. Regarding the semantic and grammatical properties of English affixes, mark T for True or F for False:

(__) The prefix "un-" can indicate the reversal of an action when attached to verbs, as in "untie" or "unlock."
(__) The suffix "-en" is used to derive verbs from adjectives or nouns, signifying a change of state, as in "shorten" or "strengthen."
(__) Prefixes in English are primarily used to change the grammatical category of the base word, such as turning a noun into an adverb.
(__) The suffix "-ish" is used exclusively to denote nationality and can never be used to express an approximate quality or age.

After analysis, choose the alternative that presents the CORRECT sequence:
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Q4020445 Inglês
Word formation in English involves processes like derivation, compounding, and conversion. Regarding the use of prefixes and suffixes, mark the CORRECT alternative.
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Q4020433 Inglês
Regarding the processes of inflection and word formation in English, mark T for True or F for False:
(__)Conversion (or zero-derivation) occurs when a word changes its grammatical category without the addition of any affix, such as "to water" from "water".
(__)The suffix "-ness" is a highly productive nominalizer in English, typically used to transform adjectives into abstract nouns describing a state or quality.
(__)In compounding, the right-hand element of the word usually functions as the semantic head, determining the basic meaning and the grammatical class of the compound.
(__)Diminutive suffixes like "-let" or "-ling" are primarily used in technical English to increase the formal density of scientific descriptions of large mammals.
Now, choose the CORRECT alternative with the sequence from top to bottom: 
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Q4009861 Inglês
About the adjective in the sentence

“There is a dangerous person in the house.”

I – The prefix in the adjective changed the meaning of the word. II – It characterizes the word house. III – The suffix means “full of”. IV – The adjective comes from a noun.

The alternative which shows the right information is:
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Q4004155 Inglês
The word ‘unacceptable’ has the prefix un-meaning not or the opposite of. There are other prefixes in English with a negative meaning. Choose the only sequence of words that have negative prefixes.
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Q3998572 Inglês
Read Text I and answer the question that follows.


Text I


Multiliteracy: the new basic skill for the 21st century classroom


    We increasingly engage with texts that draw meaning beyond written words from other sources. Images, sound, video clips and gestures (alone and in combination) all play central roles in how we communicate and interpret content.

    This multimedia approach is especially evident in online platforms and social media, where a single piece of content may blend written language with videos, graphics, photos and other visual elements. This change requires us to rethink what we mean by literacy.

    Nearly 30 years ago, a group of scholars, the New London Group, recognised the need for a broader understanding of literacy after observing a growing gap between the literacy needs students faced outside of school and the print-based practices still dominant in classrooms.

    They introduced a concept of multiliteracies which acknowledges that we now engage with texts that use multiple modes of communication. We engage with these texts in different media environments, each with their own practices and strategies.

    The concept incorporates the literacy skills needed to acquire, interpret, produce and evaluate the multimodal and multimedia texts we encounter today.

    For literacy education, this shift means updating classroom aims, content and activities. The group developed a pedagogical framework to help schools respond to the growing inequalities and rapid changes in technology and the textual landscape.

    The process starts with examining pupils’ everyday literacy practices and experiences together. Then these practices are approached analytically by introducing a metalanguage for discussing the resources they use to create meaning. Students can use this metalanguage to critically evaluate their literacy practices which helps them understand how different modes of communication work and how to use them effectively.

    The pedagogy of multiliteracies also emphasises the design and production of multimodal texts and collaborative learning in linguistically and culturally diverse groups, rather than individual reading activities. […]

    Multiliteracies are already included in many European curricula, and the European framework for key competencies for lifelong learning defines literacy in a way that aligns with the concept of multiliteracies. These policy documents and guidelines provide a foundation for integrating multiliteracies into literacy education.

    Yet, research shows that there is still work to be done to incorporate teaching multimodal literacy practices into mainstream literacy education. While many teachers do include multimodal texts in their classroom activities, tensions between multimodal and traditional practices still exist.

    Studies point out the huge challenges teachers face when they adapt their teaching to the redefined literacies, and there are concerns about teachers’ preparedness to teach multiliteracies. They need support with training and appropriate materials. Teacher educators and policy makers must ensure that teachers have substantial and concrete support.


Adapted from https://school-education.ec.europa.eu/en/discover/expertviews/multiliteracy-new-basic-skill-21st-century-classroom


The word “lifelong” (9th paragraph) is formed by: 
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Q3953465 Inglês
A morfologia derivacional permite a criação de novas palavras através de afixos. Considerando os processos de formação de palavras, assinale a alternativa CORRETA.
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Q3946989 Inglês
        Digital technologies have transformed the way English is taught and learned, offering educators and students more dynamic and flexible ways to engage with language. According to recent research, tools such as computer-assisted instruction, mobile devices, and online multimedia platforms enable both teachers and learners to access a wide variety of resources — from interactive exercises, videos, and audio recordings to adaptive learning modules. 


        These tools facilitate exposure to real language input, allow for repetition and individual pacing, and help learners practise all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) beyond the constraints of the traditional classroom schedule. 


        Moreover, the integration of technology in English-language instruction tends to increase student motivation and engagement. Studies report that when classrooms incorporate digital media and interactive tasks, students often show greater participation, interest, and willingness to communicate — factors that contribute to better learning outcomes.


        In contexts where technology offers immediate feedback or allows for collaborative online work, learners also benefit from more autonomy and personalized learning paths, which can boost confidence and foster a more learner-centered environment. 


       However, effective technology integration depends on thoughtful planning, teacher training, and pedagogical balance. The literature warns that simply having access to digital tools does not guarantee improved learning; educators must design meaningful tasks, adapt materials appropriately, and support learners' needs. 


          Furthermore, in settings where access to devices or internet is limited, or where teachers lack sufficient training, the potential benefits may not be realized — which underlines the importance of institutional support and professional development for successful implementation. 



Source: Günüç, S. (2023). Technology Integration in English Language Teaching and Learning. International Journal of Language Learning and Applied Linguistics. Nishat Tasneem (2024). The Impact of Technology-Enhanced EFL Reading Classes on Learners' Performances and Participations. International Journal of English Learning and Applied Linguistics.

In the text, the noun “integration” is used when discussing how technology is incorporated into teaching. Which option CORRECTLY provides the adjective form that best fits the context of describing this process?
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Q3944856 Inglês
Teacher Qualifications, Professionalism, Competencies, and Benchmarks


To achieve professionalism, English language teachers (both native English-speaking teachers [NESTs] and nonnative English-speaking teachers [NNESTs]) need to gain competence in disciplinary content knowledge about the nature of language, language learning, and language teaching, as well as pedagogical content knowledge regarding teaching strategies that they can use to make their teaching contextually appropriate and effective. Teachers also need to achieve the ability to use English effectively for different purposes, and acquire knowledge about English that gives them the skills to analyze and explain the language. In addition, teachers need to engage in reflective activities and classroom-based research as part of developing teacher qualifications, in order to be able to make a connection between these bodies of knowledge and their practice and continue their professional development. Benchmarks developed to measure teachers' English language proficiency need to reflect local needs and constraints as well as respond to the role of English as a lingua franca.


Content extracted and adapted from:

DOĞANÇAY-AKTUNA, Seran; HARDMAN, Joel. Teacher qualifications, professionalism, competencies, and benchmarks: Nonnative English-speaking teachers (NNESTs). 2018. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118784235.eelt0034
Regarding the word “non-native”, extracted from Text 2, it is CORRECT to affirm that:
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Q3935000 Inglês

TEXT FOR QUESTION 


"In the contemporary classroom, the teacher’s role has shifted from being the sole provider of knowledge to a facilitator of LITERARY LITERACY. This approach encourages students to engage deeply with texts, moving beyond literal decoding to a critical understanding of the social and cultural nuances embedded in the language." 

The word UNDERSTANDING, as used in the text, is formed by: 
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21: A
22: A
23: D
24: A
25: E
26: C
27: D
28: D
29: D
30: B
31: A
32: B
33: A
34: C
35: C
36: E
37: A
38: E
39: D
40: B