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Sobre preposições | prepositions em inglês
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(1) on (2) at (3) in
( ) Wait for me ____ the bus stop!
( ) My grandmother passed away ____ 2014.
( ) Come and see us ____ Christmas Day
I. The definite article "the" is used with both countable and uncountable nouns whenever the noun is specific in context.
II. Prepositions such as "in," "on," and "at" follow strict and unchanging rules for use with expressions of time and place.
III. Connectors like "however" and "nevertheless" introduce contrasting ideas but differ in their degree of formality and intensity.
IV. Adverbs in English often end in "-ly" and can modify verbs, adjectives, or even other adverbs, depending on the context.

_____ the library, she found herself engrossed _____ a book, while simultaneously balancing her laptop _____ the edge of the table.
Assinale a alternativa que preenche corretamente a lacuna:
"The book is ______ the table."
Complete the sentence and choose the correct alternative.
You can’t get there by car. You have to go ____ foot.
Complete the sentence and choose the correct alternative.
The next game is _____ 22 March.
The (Not Always) Sweet Holiday History of Gingerbread

(Available at: https://www.marthastewart.com/1523540/gingerbread-holiday-history – text specially adapted for this test).
Mark the alternative that correctly and respectively fills the dashed gaps in lines 02, 04, 07 and 09.
In our modern world, there are many factors that place the wellbeing of the planet in jeopardy. While some people have the opinion that environmental problems are just a natural occurrence, others believe that human beings have a huge impaction the environment. Regardless of your viewpoint, take into consideration the following factors that place our environment as well as the planet Earth in danger.
Global warming or climate change is a major contributing factor to environmental damage. Because of
global warming, we have seen an increase in melting
ice caps, a rise in sea levels, and the formation of new
weather patterns. These weather patterns have caused
stronger storms, droughts, and flooding in places that
they formerly did not occur.
Air pollution is primarily caused as a result of excessive
and unregulated emissions of carbon dioxide into the
air. Pollutants mostly emerge ____________the burning_________fossil fuels______ addition __________ chemicals, toxic substances, and improper waste disposal.
Air pollutants are absorbed into the atmosphere, and
they can cause smog, a combination of smoke and
fog, in valleys as well as produce acidic precipitation in
areas far away from the pollution source.
In many areas, people and local governments do not
sustainably use their natural resources. Mining for
natural gases, deforestation, and even improper use of
water resources can have tremendous effects on the
environment. While these strategies often attempt
to boost local economies, their effects can lead to oil
spills, interrupted animal habitats, and droughts.
Ultimately, the effects of the modern world on the
environment can lead to many problems. Human
beings need to consider the repercussions of their
actions, trying to reduce, reuse, and recycle materials
while establishing environmentally sustainable habits.
If measures are not taken to protect the environment,
we can potentially witness the extinction of more
endangered species, worldwide pollution, and a completely uninhabitable planet.
source: lingua.com
( ) The words sustainably, Ultimately, and potentially (last two paragraphs in the text) are adverbs.
( ) The word Regardless of in Regardless of your viewpoint… (first paragraph in the text), is being used as a preposition.
( ) In the following sentence These weather patterns have caused stronger storms, droughts, and flooding in places that they formerly did not occur., the tense of the words in bold is the past perfect.
( ) The underlined words as well as (first and third paragraphs of the text), are multi-words prepositions which means in addition to.
Choose the alternative which presents the correct sequence, from top to bottom.
In our modern world, there are many factors that place the wellbeing of the planet in jeopardy. While some people have the opinion that environmental problems are just a natural occurrence, others believe that human beings have a huge impaction the environment. Regardless of your viewpoint, take into consideration the following factors that place our environment as well as the planet Earth in danger.
Global warming or climate change is a major contributing factor to environmental damage. Because of
global warming, we have seen an increase in melting
ice caps, a rise in sea levels, and the formation of new
weather patterns. These weather patterns have caused
stronger storms, droughts, and flooding in places that
they formerly did not occur.
Air pollution is primarily caused as a result of excessive
and unregulated emissions of carbon dioxide into the
air. Pollutants mostly emerge ____________the burning_________fossil fuels______ addition __________ chemicals, toxic substances, and improper waste disposal.
Air pollutants are absorbed into the atmosphere, and
they can cause smog, a combination of smoke and
fog, in valleys as well as produce acidic precipitation in
areas far away from the pollution source.
In many areas, people and local governments do not
sustainably use their natural resources. Mining for
natural gases, deforestation, and even improper use of
water resources can have tremendous effects on the
environment. While these strategies often attempt
to boost local economies, their effects can lead to oil
spills, interrupted animal habitats, and droughts.
Ultimately, the effects of the modern world on the
environment can lead to many problems. Human
beings need to consider the repercussions of their
actions, trying to reduce, reuse, and recycle materials
while establishing environmentally sustainable habits.
If measures are not taken to protect the environment,
we can potentially witness the extinction of more
endangered species, worldwide pollution, and a completely uninhabitable planet.
source: lingua.com
Choose the alternative that presents the correct prepositions that are missing.
"Samuel is arriving ____ September 10 ____ 6 o'clock ____ the morning. I went to his country ____ last week."
Complete the following sentence:
We have been married _______ 2012. We are going to celebrate our anniversary _____Miami, ____ the Magic Hotel.