Questões de Concurso Comentadas sobre preposições | prepositions em inglês

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Q2439429 Inglês
Fire up your taste buds … it’s International Hot and Spicy Food Day!



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(Available at: www.hillstreetgrocer.com – text especially adapted for this test).
Mark the alternative that correctly and respectively fills the gaps in lines 04, 08 and 17. 
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Q2392987 Inglês
Check the alternative that corresponds to the following order of types of errors: (1) Prepositions – (2) pronouns – (3) articles
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Q2392977 Inglês
Text 3: Extreme heat intensifies across south-west US


A heat dome over the US south-west has translated (1) into extreme heat warnings from coast to coast, which continue to affect more than 110 million people.

Temperature records could be broken in as many as 38 cities. In Las Vegas, the intense heatwave is threatening on Sunday to break or tie the city's record high of 117F (47.2C).

It comes as soaring temperatures are also hitting southern Europe and Canada is battling the worst season of wildfires in its history.

Scientists have long warned (2) that climate change linked to human activities will lead to an increase in the severity and frequency of extreme weather events.

Elsewhere in the south-western US, hundreds of firefighters have been battling brush fires in blistering heat and low humidity on the outskirts of Los Angeles.


Extract from: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66218321
Read text 3 above and check the alternative in which the list of grammatical terms correspond, respectively, to the sequence of the highlighted words.
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Q2387709 Inglês
Audit data analytics, machine learning, and full population testing


Technologies are evolving at an unprecedented pace and pose significant challenges and opportunities to companies and related parties, including the accounting profession. In today’s business environment, it is inevitable for companies to react quickly to changing conditions and markets. Many companies are seeking better ways to utilize emerging technologies to transform how they conduct business. We live in an age of information explosion, with technologies capable of making revolutionary changes in various industries and reshaping business models. At present, many companies view data as one of their most valuable assets. They amass an unprecedented amount of data from their daily business operation and strive to harness the power of data through analytics. Emerging technologies like robotic process automation, machine learning, and data analytics also impact the accounting profession. It is important for the profession to understand the impacts, opportunities, and challenges of these technologies.


Specifically, in audit and assurance areas, data analytics and machine learning will lead to many changes in the foreseeable future. Audit sampling is one such potential change. The use of sampling in audits has been criticized since it only provides a small snapshot of the entire population. To address this major issue, this study introduces the idea of applying audit data analytics and machine learning for full population testing through the concept of “audit-by-exception” and “exceptional exceptions.” In this way, the emphasis of audit work shifts from “transaction examination” to “exception examination” and prioritizes the exceptions based on different criteria. Consequently, auditors can assess the associated risk based on the entire population of the transactions and thus enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the audit process.


Adapted from the introduction to a study published in: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S240591882200006X
In the sentence “Emerging technologies like robotic process automation” (1st paragraph), “like” expresses:
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Q2383501 Inglês
Text 3A4


      During the last century water infrastructure projects involving large dams played a major role in the socio-economic transformation of many countries. At the same time, in a significant number of cases the benefits were not shared equitably, and the negative impacts on the environmental and sociocultural structures were excessive. In some cases their economic performance was questionable. Diverging views have arisen on the merits and demerits of dams, the roles they play, and their alternatives in providing water and energy services. However, recognition that such roles are complementary rather than mutually exclusive has been growing as the dam debate has moved forward.

      It is envisaged that, as part of the global effort to improve water and energy supplies, more dams will be constructed, especially in developing countries, alongside other diverse alternatives. There will, consequently, be a need to enhance the benefits of dams and avoid many of their drawbacks by applying better decision-making processes within the overall framework of sustainability. There are complex issues around the planning and management of dams in the context of sustainable development which will need to be adequately considered and addressed to achieve sustainable outcomes.

      Dealing with the environmental and social challenges within the context of meeting water and energy needs is at the heart of the sustainability of projects involving dams. Dams are one of the options, structural or non-structural, available to meet specific water or energy needs. In many cases water and energy services are best provided through a mix of options. Each case is different. A decision to build a dam should emerge after a comprehensive assessment of the full range of available options, giving appropriate consideration to all aspects of sustainability.


 United Nations Environmental Programme. Dams and Development: Relevant Practices for Improved

Decision-making. Nairobi: The Secretariat of the Dams and Development Project, 2007. p. 10-1 (adapted).

In the last sentence of the first paragraph of text 3A4, the word “However”
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Ano: 2024 Banca: CESPE / CEBRASPE Órgão: INPI Provas: CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2024 - INPI - Analista De Planejamento, Gestão E Infraestrutura Em Propriedade Industrial – Área: A3 – Gestão E Suporte – Formação: Contabilidade Ou Ciências Contábeis | CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2024 - INPI - Analista De Planejamento, Gestão E Infraestrutura Em Propriedade Industrial – Área: A4 – Gestão E Suporte – Formação: Economia Ou Ciências Econômicas | CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2024 - INPI - Analista De Planejamento, Gestão E Infraestrutura Em Propriedade Industrial – Área: A1 – Gestão E Suporte – Formação: Administração | CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2024 - INPI - Analista De Planejamento, Gestão E Infraestrutura Em Propriedade Industrial – Área: A2 – Gestão E Suporte – Formação: Direito | CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2024 - INPI - Analista De Planejamento, Gestão E Infraestrutura Em Propriedade Industrial – Área: A5 – Gestão E Suporte – Formação: Engenharia Civil | CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2024 - INPI - Analista De Planejamento, Gestão E Infraestrutura Em Propriedade Industrial – Área: A6 – Gestão E Suporte – Formação: Engenharia Elétrica | CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2024 - INPI - Analista De Planejamento, Gestão E Infraestrutura Em Propriedade Industrial – Área: A7 – Gestão E Suporte – Formação: Arquitetura | CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2024 - INPI - Analista De Planejamento, Gestão E Infraestrutura Em Propriedade Industrial – Área: A8 – Gestão E Suporte – Formação: Psicologia | CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2024 - INPI - Pesquisador Em Propriedade Industrial – Área: P2- Bioquímica / Imunologia / Biologia Celular E Molecular / Biotecnologia / Microbiologia | CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2024 - INPI - Pesquisador Em Propriedade Industrial – Área: P1 - Biologia Celular E Molecular / Bioquímica / Biotecnologia / Enzimologia / Microbiologia / Imunologia / Bioinformática | CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2024 - INPI - Pesquisador Em Propriedade Industrial – Área: P5 – Instrumentos E Processos De Medição De Grandezas Físicas, Químicas E Biomédicas/Sensores E Biosensores/Aparelhos De Diagnóstico E Terapia/Biomecânica | CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2024 - INPI - Tecnologista em propriedade industrial – área: t1 – formação: qualquer área de formação. | CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2024 - INPI - Pesquisador Em Propriedade Industrial – Área: P3 - Redes De Comunicação Sem Fio / Sistemas De Comunicações Móveis / Sistemas E Redes De Comunicação Digital / Protocolos De Comunicação | CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2024 - INPI - Pesquisador Em Propriedade Industrial – Área: P4 – Processamento De Sinais/Processamento De Dados De Imagem, Áudio Ou Voz/Codificação, Compressão E Decodificação De Imagem, Áudio E Voz/Reconhecimento De Padrões |
Q2370840 Inglês

        Using your phone while on the toilet poses significant health risks, as warned by an expert, Dr. Sethi. Despite being a common habit, mindlessly scrolling or using your phone in the bathroom can lead to severe consequences. Dr. Sethi, a Harvard-trained stomach doctor, highlights that this practice, particularly during bowel movements, causes extended sitting that strains the rectum and anus, potentially resulting in hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and rectal prolapse.


Furthermore, using phones in the bathroom makes them a breeding ground for bacteria, surpassing the hygiene levels of a public toilet seat. Dr. Sethi emphasizes the importance of avoiding phone usage while on the toilet or, if unavoidable, suggests disinfecting the phone afterward. Research spanning over a decade has consistently shown that phones harbor a significant amount of germs, including fecal matter.


Despite these health warnings, over 65% of adults take their phones into the bathroom, with Spain having the highest usage rates (nearly 80%) and Germany the lowest (just under 55%). Interestingly, younger age groups, particularly those aged 26-41 and 18-25, are most likely to engage in this unhygienic behavior. Apart from health concerns, there’s the practical risk of dropping the phone into the toilet, with a fifth of respondents in the United States admitting to this mishap.


Internet: <www.mirror.co.uk> (adapted). 

Based on the previous text, judge the following item. 


It would change the meaning of the first sentence of the text if in the excerpt “on the toilet” the preposition “on” was replaced by in

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Q2364873 Inglês
Text 41A1-I


      Tapioca is the starch extracted from the cassava root. Cassava is a native vegetable of South America that grows in tropical and subtropical regions. In addition to providing daily nutrition for millions of people around the globe, tapioca has become a popular substitute for wheat flour in gluten-free baking. It is also very easy to digest, so it’s a good choice for people with irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive issues.

      The minerals in tapioca can provide important health benefits. For example, calcium is important for keeping your bones strong and preventing the development of osteoporosis. Tapioca also contains iron, an essential mineral we need to help transport oxygen throughout the body. In addition, tapioca contains no saturated fat. Reducing saturated fat has been found to lower the risk of heart disease. Tapioca starch contains no fat or cholesterol, which makes it a healthy choice for those watching their dietary cholesterol and saturated fat intake.

      Tapioca is also very low in sodium.


Internet: <webmd.com> (adapted).
The expression “In addition” (fourth sentence of the second paragraph), could be correctly replaced, without changing the meaning of text 41A1-I, by
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Q2353156 Inglês
Identify the correct preposition to complete the sentence:

"The detective was determined to find clues that would lead him _____ solving the mysterious case." 
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Q2350984 Inglês
“I have to work with computers and phones all the time in my work, either sitting in front of a screen or living by the apps on my mobile. I think the number of voice-to-voice phone calls has gone down a lot in the last few years, but with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and so on, I feel sort of chained to technology the entire length of the working week. So when the weekend comes, there’s nothing I like better than switching off the computer, the mobile and the landline and enjoying real peace and quiet. We live near to some fields and open country, and I can listen to the birds sing, go for long walks, maybe drop in at our local pub and have a drink with some of the locals. It’s not exciting, I grant you, but it’s very relaxing and helps me remember I’m a human being, not a part of some computerised machine. Of course, by Sunday night I’m already thinking about the working week ahead, but never mind. I’ve had those two days to recharge my batteries, as they say.”


Teaching English. The British Council, 2016. Adapted.
Based on the above extract, it is correct to say:

I. The person enjoys spending weekends away from technology, shutting off the computer, mobile, and landline to embrace peace and quiet in nature.
II. The number of voice-to-voice phone calls has significantly increased in the last few years, according to the person's observation.
III. The person prefers spending the weekends in a more relaxed and nature-oriented setting.
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Q3733295 Inglês
Marque a alternativa que corresponde à preposição que preenche "___ 6 o'clock".
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Q3733288 Inglês
Marque a alternativa que corresponde à preposição que preenche "___ July".
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Q3714273 Inglês
Select the APPROPRIATE preposition or phrasal verb to complete each sentence:

He couldn't concentrate because the noise was coming I. ____ the construction site.

Please hand II. ____ your assignment by the end of the class.

She's really good III. ____ managing her time efficiently.

The cat jumped IV. ____ the table and knocked the vase V. ____.
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Q3686226 Inglês
Considering the use of prepositions of time, check the CORRECT alternative: 
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Q3678482 Inglês
O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão abaixo:

(1º§) POSTNATAL depression is rife among parents, affecting more than one in 10 women within a year after they've given birth. But many mums hesitate before speaking out about their battles with mental health in what supposed to be a blissful period for them.

(2º§) Ellie Polly Killah, a YouTuber and mum of two boys aged six and two, said she'd ummed and ahhed about sharing her own experience for two years. In a video uploaded to her channel, she gave a raw account of her postnatal depression and the severe anxiety and intrusive thoughts it triggered in its aftermath. "I'm not gonna sugarcoat it, I'm just gonna say it how it is because it's not a pretty thing to deal with, to go through so I'm not going to try and make it so," she told viewers. "This is my story from the beginning till now and how I learned to live with it - I say live with it not overcome it because I don't think you ever do," the mum went on. She hoped the video might help anyone at the precipice of this process.

(3º§) Ellie said she had no history of mental health struggles when she gave birth to her first son Leo in 2017 at the age of 27. She was the first of her friends to have a kid she recalled feeling lonely. And Ellie became aware of her 'attachment issues' with Leo immediately after he was born. "People love to tell you that when your baby is born you have this immediate rush of love when you look at them," she explained. But Ellie said that isn't the case for everyone and it wasn't the case for her with her first child. "Obviously I was amazed when I saw him, sort of overwhelmed, couldn't believe he was here, but I don't remember feeling that complete love and awe of him."

(4º§) Ellie struggled to feel bonded to Leo, but thought there was just 'something really wrong' with her. "I would cry every day but a lot of the time in secret," she remembered, and the new mum said she locked herself in her room to do so whenever someone came round to visit. "I think I did it secretly because I was embarrassed or ashamed, or I thought if people knew I was struggling that they would just think I was this awful mother, or he'd get taken away from me." "Your brain sends you an all of these imaginary scenarios."

(5º§) In retrospect, Ellie questioned how she thought this was normal. Her fiance Clint went back to work when Leo was two weeks old and he'd often have to travel, meaning that Ellie was on her own a lot. She remembered ringing Clint and saying __ her son: "I feel like I don't like him." She told viewers it was painful to recall feeling that way, but it made her begin to realise something wasn't quite right. "This was the first baby for both of us, so we didn't really recognise post-partum depression or know what we were really looking for.

(6º§) At eight weeks old, Ellie's bond for her baby 'came on quite suddenly'. "I remember it hitting me like a wave, looking at him one day and being like: there it is," Ellie said.


Intrusive thoughts and OCD

(7º§) But the guilt of not experiencing that early attachment lead to the mum being 'extremely anxious' about her son. She explained: "The intense love and responsibility that I had to this baby lead me to constantly, constantly [think] he was going to die." Ellie would have 'hideous, morbid, intrusive thoughts' multiple times a day, particularly triggered when she was driving or Leo was in the bath: "It was intense."

(8º§) She started to get panic attacks and physical side effects from the anxiety she was experiencing, like like a tight chest, stomach pains, nausea and headaches. "I know now that OCD basically goes hand in had with severe anxiety," Ellie went on. At her worst, Ellie was convinced her home would catch fire in the night and would obsessively plan out an escape route in her head before sleeping. She also became gripped by the fear that she would die __ the night and leave her baby on his own.    

(9º§) Ellie asked her mum or fiance text her every morning in case this happened.The new mum had her wake-up call when she confessed this fear to her friends one evening and saw the horror on their faces. She booked a therapist appointment the next day.


What helped?

(10º§) Ellie said therapy was hugely helpful to her recovery journey, as was medication. The mum saw female therapist who specialised in anxiety, who taught her techniques that Ellie said she used to this day. A method deal with with her intrusive thoughts was to take a deep breath when she was taken over by one, soak it in and then weigh up the evidence it is true vs. the evidence it isn't. "The one or two minutes it takes for you to sum up that evidence for and against, you've completely calmed down," Ellie said.

(11º§) Three years later Ellie said she's realised how common her experience with postnatal depression is. "I'll worry about my kids forever, I'll probably always get these horrible thoughts and ideas, but I know how to deal with them so I just get on with it. It doesn't control me at all." She went on: "If you are in a dark place and feel like you need help, just talk to someone." Then it's best you get professional help, as these kinds of feelings are "really hard to master on your own". The mum ended on a happier note. "And if you had a bad experience and you're nervous about your second, let me tell you it was a completely different experience __ me second time round.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/22465978

Choose the alternative that correctly fills in the blanks of paragraphs 05, 08 and 11:
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Q3674174 Inglês
Check the item that CORRECTLY fills in the gaps in the text below:
______ the winter, my town is buzzing with Christmas decorations and people all over the place. ______ Christmas Day, everyone’s with their families. I’m waiting for the bus _____ the bus stop. I’m visiting my family for the holidays.
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Q3666652 Inglês
Complete the sentence below with the correct preposition. Choose the CORRECT answer.
Me: Have you heard the news about passengers of the flight 7879?
My friend: Yes, I have. It is quite impressive!
After crashing into the ocean, the survivors were stranded ________ an island nearby.
Me: That is right. Can you imagine going through that?” 
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Q3665469 Inglês
Teaching music with a system that works


Schoolchildren in Britain are set to enjoy high quality teaching from classical music legends thanks ...................... an exciting project linked to Venezuela’s world-famous El Sistema orchestra. Four new community orchestras have been created ...................... the country in a scheme ......................  aims to improve children’s confidence through music. Government departments are providing funds...................... the multi-million pound project in Gateshead, Leeds, Nottingham, and Telford ...................... 2015.


El Sistema is the inspiration behind Britain’s In Harmony scheme. In Harmony uses classical music to change the lives of children, and benefit their communities, and families.


Already, musicians from the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Manchester Camerata have agreed to take part. They will provide instrumental tuition, ensemble playing practice, and promote wider musical activities in communities. Organizers hope the initiative will give children role models to look up to, and help uncover the next generation of composers, artists, and performers.


For several years, there have been successful In Harmony projects in London and Liverpool. While the project is all about classical music, some of those who have taken part have shown an interest in other types of music, too. Many of those children whose musical talents really stood out have since begun to learn the piano, drums, or guitar, while others have gone into music production. Some have gone on to record and release their own music, and others now perform regular gigs. Organizers of the scheme want to repeat that success by bringing the project to towns and cities where there are areas of deprivation.


The project offers disadvantaged children the chance to master a classical instrument with rigorous tuition. Along the way, the children learn valuable teamwork skills, and enjoy a sense of community spirit. In the past, it has transformed attitudes towards classical music, and learning in general. Even children who say that they can’t stand learning instruments at the beginning, sometimes end up wanting to become professional musicians by the end. They often grow to realize that they love making music after playing with others in an orchestra.


In Harmony will run in selected primary schools whose students will meet several times a week from an early age to play instruments together. The aim is engage all the children in participating schools and communities so they can benefit from sharing the experience. Once the project settles down in the communities where it is launching, it is hoped the children will soon be rehearsing for big performances on the local, regional, or national stage.
Choose the alternative that presents the correct words that are missing in paragraph 1 of the text.
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Q3653351 Inglês
Complete the sentences with IN, AT or ON.
I arrived ____ the USA last week. Paulwas ____ the party last night. The library is ____ the right. They are _____ work.

Choose the correct alternative: 
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Q3653346 Inglês
Complete the sentence and choose the correct alternative.
We arrived ____ the hotel after midnight. 
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Q3643016 Inglês
Complete the blank spaces with prepositions.

I. My cousins and I always used to play video game __ night.
II. The yoga classes start __ the afternoon.
III. Those people __ the bus seem tired.
IV. The tree is __ two houses.
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181: B
182: A
183: B
184: E
185: C
186: C
187: A
188: C
189: B
190: E
191: D
192: E
193: C
194: D
195: B
196: D
197: B
198: C
199: C
200: C