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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.
Adverbs and prepositions are fundamental elements in constructing sentences in English, as they can indicate, among other things, time, manner, and place. The use of these words in sentences can provide important information regarding the context in which an event took place. Regarding the correct use of adverbs and prepositions, select the correct alternative from the following:
Using English effectively means being aware of how language functions _______ different contexts, adapting your speech _______ the audience, choosing words appropriate ________ the situation, and being sensitive ________ cultural differences that may affect communication _________ international settings. Which option correctly fills in all the blanks?
(__) The CEO was accused of embezzlement and had to comply with the regulations.
(__) The new software is superior to the old version, but it is not compatible with the hardware.
(__) She is responsible for the project and specializes on marketing strategies.
(__) We must prevent him from making a huge mistake.
After analysis, select the alternative that presents the correct sequence of the items above, from top to bottom:
"We have English classes _______ Tuesdays."
Read the text below and answer question
Plan to test Liberian schoolchildren for drugs blocked
October 17th, 2025
By Moses Kollie Garzeawu
Monrovia, Liberia, Africa
Liberia's Education Ministry has blocked controversial plans to introduce mandatory drug testing in all of the country's schools.
Speaking to local media, the interim head of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Fitzgerald Biago, said school testing would help address the growing problem of drug abuse.
The announcement sparked a mixed response. Some thought it would help tackle the scourge of drugs, while others saw it as an invasion of privacy, or feared it would cost too much.
Last year, President Joseph Boakai declared drug and substance abuse a national emergency and a recent EU-backed report estimated that one in five young Liberians take drugs.
However, the Education Ministry said it was not aware of any plans to test students and added that such a decision needed to be based on concrete evidence and properly thought through.
Assistant minister in charge of students Sona Toure-Sesay told the BBC that this kind of plan required proper research. "Let's assume we are made aware of the proposed initiatives by the LDEA, it will require us to conduct research and review case studies from other countries where this has been successful," she said.
Toure-Sesay also noted that testing could affect students. "What happens to students who test positive? What are the social services in place for them? Some of them might be bullied even after returning, and it may affect their overall educational performances."
She added that a multi-sectoral committee on drug and substance abuse had been set up, headed by the Health Ministry. Along with strengthening health clubs in schools, she said that this would help to reduce the prevalence of drugs among students.
President Boakai dismissed the leadership of the LDEA in August this year, and recently appointed Biago, a former senior police officer, as interim head of the agency.
Taken from:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0mxz3x1lr7o
The Education Ministry is concerned ABOUT the effects of drug testing on students.
Choose the sentence in which the underlined preposition has been used incorrectly:
‘George is the pet store, looking what kind of pet he might want to get for his birthday. George asked if he could have a horse, but his parents said no because horses are too big.’
Select the alternative that correctly completes the blanks in the sentence.
In the sentence 'She placed the book on the shelf with great care', analyze the highlighted phrases and the assertions below:
I.'On the shelf' is a prepositional phrase functioning as an adverbial of place.
II.'With great care' is a prepositional phrase functioning as an adverbial of manner.
III.Both phrases could be syntactically replaced by single adverbs like 'there' and 'carefully' without changing the core grammatical relations.
Mark the option that presents only the correct statements.
World War I (WWI) took place ______ the 20th century.
“At” generally denotes a specific point, especially in directional or functional contexts. Considering the standard usage of these prepositions in British and international varieties of English, the sentence below which demonstrates the most appropriate and contextually precise usage is:
Text 1
Smatphones are banned in Brazilian Schools
Brazil’s president has signed a law to limit smartphone use in schools, starting in February. This rule will apply to elementary and high schools across the country. Phones will only be allowed in emergencies, for educational activities, or for students with disabilities. The goal is to help students focus better and reduce distractions caused by phones.
Officials explained that children are using the internet at younger ages, which makes it harder for parents to monitor them. Limiting smartphones at school can help students concentrate on studying. A recent survey found that nearly two-thirds of Brazilians support banning smartphones in schools, and over threequarters believe these devices are harmful for kids.
Some families and students agree with the move, saying it will encourage more interaction and help classmates focus better. However, others believe it won’t solve all school issues, like bullying and harassment.
As of 2023, about two-thirds of Brazilian schools already limit smartphone use, while 28% ban them completely. Some states, such as Rio de Janeiro and Goias, have passed local laws restricting phones in schools, but enforcement has been challenging. In Sao Paulo, discussions are ongoing about banning phones in both public and private schools.
Globally, concerns ______________ smartphone use ______________ children have led to similar measures. Countries ______________ China, France, and parts of the U.S. have introduced restrictions to reduce distractions and protect children’s mental health. A report ______________ UNESCO found that one in four countries has already limited smartphone use in schools.
Adapted from: https://en.islcollective.com
In the last paragraph of Text 1, some prepositions are missing.
Choose the alternative which presents the correct prepositions that are missing.
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