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Sobre preposições | prepositions em inglês
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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.
Complete the following sentence:
My father was born ___ 1948, _____ a Saturday.
a) We congratulated Ann on her newborn babygirl.
b) Because Joe had lied over and over, mom was mad at him.
c) Alice decided to wait until sunrise to go home.
d) Since the beginning, their relationship was doomed.
e) Mark remained in the office until he finished talking about Ted’s behavior.
f) Greens are low in fat, one can’t blame them for weight gain.
g) Global warming is leading us not to rely on fossil fuels.
h) Patricia is planning to resign from the 9-5 work soon.
i) We’ve been going to school together since we were little kids.
j) Even though they have limited funds, they hold fun events for the community.
k) Stop being so inquisitive and peering at this stuff, it’s supposed to be a surprise!
I - I'll see you ___ the afternoon.
II - We're traveling ___ Paris next month.
III - The stars look beautiful ___ night.
IV - My appointment is ___ Wednesday.
Mark the alternative that fills out, correctly and respectively, the gaps.
I - The cat is _______ the table.
II - We will meet you _______ 3 PM.
III - He walked _______ the room to greet his friend.
I. Patrick has to dress in a black suit for work.
II. Listen to me! Too much sugar isn’t good at your health.
III. I can’t believe you’re responsible for all this mess.
IV. I go for a walk on Mondays and Thursdays.
The sentences in which the prepositions in italics are grammatically correct are:
Before the plane takes ........, the flight attendant tells you to buckle ..........
Don’t go to your room yet, young lady! You’ve got to put ........... these groceries first!
During my last vacation I could finally caught up ........ my reading!
Fortunately, we could put ........ the fire quickly! The damage was little.
I.____the horizon, the sun dipped below the ocean, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink.
II.Without a doubt, his dedication to his work earned him great respect____his peers.
III.Beneath the surface____his calm demeanor, a storm of emotions brewed.
Complete the sentences above and select the CORRECT alternative.
I. Anna bought fifteen books __ August.
II. They usually watch __ stars together.
III. Can I return your call __ six o’clock?
IV. Everyone says we’re __ united group.
In the order presented, the words that fill in the gaps in the sentences are correctly and respectively:
I. Where do you go __ Saturdays?
II. Lucy’s laptop is barely working.
III. They live in the countryside, don’t they?
IV. Nobody is paying attention to me.
"For the first time, according ___ a preliminary study by scientists ____ the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the arrival of an intense gust of solar wind ___ low Earth orbit (LEO) triggered the migration ___ half ___ all active satellites" (Doménech, 2024).
DOMÉNECH, F. Latest solar superstorm blinded the systems that prevent satellites from crashing in space. El País, 2024. Disponível em: https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2024-07-27/latest-solar-supersto rm-blinded-the-systems-that-prevent-satellites-from-crashing-in-space.h tml. Acesso em 25 de julho de 2024
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