Questões de Concurso Sobre presente progressivo | present continuous em inglês

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Q4348448 Inglês
Question refer to the text below.


“Waiting for the Barbarians” by C.P. Cavafy  

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In English grammar, the words ending in “-ing” have different uses. Match these functions to a corresponding example in bold from the poem. 

(1) Continuous verbs
(2) Gerunds acting as nouns
(3) Adjectives

( ) “Why are the senators sitting there without legislating?” (l. 4)
( ) “Once the barbarians are here, they’ll do the legislating” (l. 7)
( ) “Why have they put on bracelets with so many amethysts, rings sparkling with magnificent emeralds?” (l. 17-18)
( ) “Now what’s going to happen to us without barbarians?” (l. 35) 
( ) “loaded with titles, with imposing names.” (l. 14)
( ) “and they’re bored by rhetoric and public speaking” (l. 26)

Select the alternative with the correct sequence from top to bottom. 
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Q4345133 Inglês
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English Language Teaching in Brazil: A Gap in Policy, Problems in Practice


Only three percent of Brazilians are estimated to speak English despite the status of this language as a mandatory subject. This fact relates to a gap in foreign language teaching policy documents: the National Education Guidelines and Framework Law (LDB), and the National Curriculum Parameters (PCN). These documents for many years did not prescribe the necessary conditions for English Language Teaching (ELT) to take place effectively, often focusing on reading due to a lack of resources or large classes.

LDB mandated the teaching of a foreign language chosen locally from grades 5 to 12. A recent reform in 2017 has added that English will be the foreign language taught in secondary school (from grade 6 up) throughout the country. Previous versions of LDB, however, did not mandate the teaching of English, leading to the perception that only in private language centers could students learn the language.

The effectiveness of ELT in basic education remains low because policies impact the quality of teacher education, the availability of pedagogical resources, and the number of students in the classroom. Most schools are equipped with basic materials like blackboards and chairs, but few have audiovisual equipment installed in every classroom. This reality shows why many teachers stick to the textbook most of the time.

Many English teachers in Brazil do not speak the language fluently because most undergraduate programs offer a dual major (English and Portuguese). Often, aspiring teachers enroll because they actually want to teach Portuguese. Consequently, these teachers reproduce in their classrooms the approaches in which they were taught as students, focusing on grammar-translation rather than modern communicative methods.

Misconceptions about the language also contribute to a lack of motivation. Some believe English is only from England or the USA. To correct this, BNCC (National Common Curriculum Base) suggests an intercultural approach to make the study of a foreign language more socially and culturally relevant. BNCC aims to raise awareness of the global web in which English is involved, and it is treating it as a tool for citizenship.


(Adapted from: BATISTA, F. C. A. English Language Teaching in Brazil: A Gap in Policy, Problems in Practice. English Language Teaching, v. 13, n. 8, p. 135- 145, 2020. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.5539/elt.v13n8p135. Acesso em: 30 maio 2026.)
Number the following Verb Tenses (in Column B) according to the sentences (in Column A). Choose the option that corresponds to the correct sequence.

Column A

( 1 ) This fact relates to a gap in foreign language teaching policy documents.
( 2 ) […] and it is treating it as a tool for citizenship.
( 3 ) A recent reform in 2017 has added that English […]
( 4 ) Previous versions of LDB, however, did not mandate the teaching of English […]

Column B

( ) Present Perfect
( ) Present Continuous
( ) Present Simple
( ) Past Simple
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Q4203065 Inglês
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The World's Carmakers Are Struggling to Compete with China


   Global carmakers are facing a reckoning as US, European and Japanese brands lose ground to Chinese rivals setting the pace not only in electric vehicles, but also in batteries, design and software. The BBC visited factory floors in Beijing and Hefei and found striking levels of automation and software development speed, leaving foreign brands that once dominated the Chinese market struggling to keep up.

   "We have no chance against this," Honda chief executive Toshihiro Mibe told Japanese media after visiting a highly automated factory in Shanghai. Ford chief executive Jim Farley has also warned that Western carmakers are "in a fight for our lives" as Chinese rivals expand globally.

   After decades spent investing in joint ventures with Chinese partners to build vehicles, foreign carmakers are now changing the nature of those partnerships to stay competitive.

   "The biggest mistake that the developed world is making is believing that the transition is only about electric cars," says Shanghaibased auto analyst Bill Russo. "It's about who will lead the next generation of mobility technology."


Source: BBC News, "The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China". Available at: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g8vg72z430. Accessed on May 27, 2026.
The sentence "Global carmakers are facing reckoning" contains a verb phrase in the:
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Q4197735 Inglês
Passe a frase do Discurso Direto para o Discurso Indireto (Reported Speech): He said,
"I am working on a new project."
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Q4155953 Inglês
Choose the statement in which the present is timeless.  
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Q4148246 Inglês

English verb tenses are used to express actions that occur at different times and under different circumstances. Understanding the structure and function of each tense is essential for accurate communication and for teaching English effectively. Analyze the sentences in Column 01 and correlate them with the appropriate verb tense descriptions in Column 02.


Column 01  

( )She loves classical music and attends concerts regularly.


(_)They are studying for their final exams at the moment.


( )He had finished the report before the manager arrived.


( )We will be traveling across Europe this time next month.


(__)She has lived in this city for more than ten years.


Column 02

I.Present Perfect Simple

II.Future Continuous

III.Simple Present

IV.Past Perfect Simple

V.Present Continuous


Correlate the columns according to the verb tense used in each sentence. Then, choose the alternative with the correct sequence.  

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Q4108002 Inglês
Look at the sentence: “Peter ______ a book right now.”
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Q3221244 Inglês

Analyze the cartoon below by Ellis Rosen




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(Available at: https://www.newyorker.com/gallery/and-the-oscar-goes-to – text specially adapted for this test).


The present continuous tense has the same use as in “They’re all looking at me” in which of the alternatives below? 

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Q3206840 Inglês
Mpox was declared a global public health emergency by the WHO. Now what?






Source: <https://abcnews.go.com/Health/declared-mpox-global-public-healthemergency/story?id=112873324> Consulted on Sept.13, 202
Match the sentences with the correct verb tense:
1. Present Simple 2. Past Simple 3. Present Perfect 4. Past Perfect
( )"Sweden became the first nation outside Africa to report a case of the newer strain." (Lines 10-11)
( ) "Cases of other strains, or clades, of mpox have popped up in other countries." (Line 12)
( ) "The outbreak involves a newer strain primarily seen in African countries." (Line 1)
( ) "… in neighboring countries that had never reported countries of mpox before." (Lines 8-9)


The correct order of the numbers, from top to bottom, is:
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Q3158179 Inglês
Choose the sentence that uses the present continuous tense:
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Q3108928 Inglês

TEXT:


Making homework count

By Stephanie Hirschman

October 8, 2024



Homework and independent study can make a massive contribution to students’ progress, particularly when classes don’t meet daily, or students aren’t living, working or studying in anglophone environments. There are several issues to consider when setting homework.

Why students are doing homework is a fundamental question which can cover a wide spectrum of reasons. The most obvious is that it offers both teachers and students a chance to check on learning and identify areas for further review and consolidation. Exam preparation courses make use of homework to consolidate and accelerate learning and deliver results. Finally, some institutions require teachers to set homework and some clients, for example parents, believe that a course with homework offers better value for money.

Whatever the reason behind setting homework, be clear with students about how they’ll benefit from the assignment, how to do it effectively, how long they should spend on it and how it will be marked.

The homework that many people expect from a language course is “more of the same” exercises, that is, those that offer extra opportunities to practice grammar or vocabulary from the lesson.

It is also possible to bring in practice from other online or print sources, but this can sometimes be problematic, especially for lower levels. Make sure that the resource you choose maps onto the lesson content without placing extra demands on students, for example, by introducing a completely different context or topic with unfamiliar vocabulary to practice a grammar point. You also need to make sure that terminology is consistent – students who are expecting to practice present continuous may not recognize that it is also called present progressive. With lower levels, go over the instructions and/or demonstrate one of the exercises so they know how to get started.

It's worth mentioning here that flipped learning may also be a useful approach to homework. This is where students preview part of the lesson plan (like a reading or listening task) or research a general topic independently before class in order to maximize opportunities for communicative activities during the lesson.

Other types of homework include semi-controlled practice of target language. Students could write personal sentences including vocabulary items or grammatical structures from the class – note that they may need training to do this. A sentence like, “The milk went off,” is not as effective for learning as, “We had no milk for the coffee this morning – it went off because we didn’t put it in the fridge last night.” You may wish to provide some question or example prompts as support.

An unusual and motivating type of speaking homework is a personalized bingo game. Students create their own bingo card, which might be a 4x4 grid. In each cell, they write a key word or structure from the lesson that they wish to practice during the next few days. They carry the card around in their pocket, and every time they use an item of target language, they can tick it off, aiming to complete a line. This is especially suitable for students who are living, working or studying in anglophone environments. Teachers can monitor progress regularly and even offer small prizes.

The question of what teachers actually do with homework also has multiple possible responses, which will depend on the teaching context. At one end of the spectrum, if there is good buy-in from the students, teachers may only need to point them towards a selected set of “more of the same” exercises and make sure the answers are accessible for self-checking. Make it clear that you welcome questions if anything isn’t clear and test regularly to check understanding.

Whatever choices you make about homework, here’s one final tip. It’s best to complete assignments the day after receiving them and not on the same day. Research on spaced repetition shows that reviewing information after around 24 hours, “just before you forget it,” is the most effective way to boost retention.


Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/blog/post/makinghomework-count

Acesso em 25/10/2024

Dentre as frases abaixo, todas retiradas do texto, a que contém um verbo no "present continuous" é:
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Q3072542 Inglês
For question, choose the best option according to what is asked.

Check the sentences below:


I- She’s been sleeping.

II- She’s being tested.

III- She’s just finished her meeting.


What is the ’s a contraction of in each sentence, RESPECTIVELY?

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Q3072529 Inglês
“Henrique got a quite good offer from this American company, plus he was feeling stuck in his previous company, so he’s ____________ this month.” 
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Q2576345 Inglês
Match the sentences below to their verb tense:

I. They are travelling for hours.
II. She will finish her project by next week.
III. He is going to read a book right now.
IV. We had dinner at a new restaurant yesterday.
V. The meeting starts at 3 PM tomorrow. Verbal tense

A – Present Continuous
B – Immediate Future
C – Simple Past
D – Simple present
E – Simple Future 
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Q2541656 Inglês
John and Mary are discussing their weekend plans. Complete their dialogue with the correct verb tense.

John: "What ___ (you/do) this Saturday?"
Mary: "I ___ (attend) a workshop on active learning methodologies." 
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Q2469106 Inglês



Internet:<www.learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org>

  (with adaptations).

According to the text and general English knowledge answer the item.


The words “receiving” (line 7), “seeing” (line 7) and “having” (line 8) are examples of the present continuous or present progressive tense.

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Ano: 2023 Banca: IADES Órgão: SEE-DF Prova: IADES - 2023 - SEE-DF - Professor - LEM/Inglês |
Q4241982 Inglês




MONACO, Emily. Gladstone's: The UK's only residential library. BBC. 22nd October 2023. https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20231022- gladstones-the-uks-only-residential-library. [adapted]



Based on the text, judge the following item. 

The word “setting” in “it’s an ideal setting” (line 2) is a verb in the present continuous form.
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Q4228261 Inglês
Here's why Friday the 13th scares us


    Jane Risen, a behavioral scientist at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, has found that superstitions can influence even nonbelievers. In one 2016 study, Risen found that people who identify as superstitious and non-superstitious both believe a bad outcome is more likely when they've been jinxed. For example, they worry that stating they definitely won't get into a car accident will make it more likely to happen.
    “Generally speaking, I find that this occurs because the bad outcome springs to mind and is imagined more clearly following the jinx,” she explains. “People use the ease of imagining something as a cue to its likelihood.”
     _____________, Risen's research also suggests that performing rituals that ward off bad luck can have surprising results. In a 2014 study, she found that some people use them even when they don't actively believe, and when tested, both types of people reported benefits from such acts.
      It's difficult to pin down the origins and evolution of a superstition. But Stuart Vyse, an author and former _____________ of psychology at Connecticut College in New London, told National Geographic in 2014 that our fear of Friday the 13th may be rooted in religious beliefs surrounding the 13th guest at the Last Supper—Judas, the apostle said to have betrayed Jesus—and the ______________ of Jesus on a Friday, which was known as hangman's day. The combination of those factors produced a "sort of double whammy of 13 falling on an already nervous day," Vyse explained.


(Fonte: National Geographic - adaptado.)

Concerning the use of the present continuous, mark the CORRECT alternative:


He is ___________ a very good juice.

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Q4212062 Inglês
Look at the picture. Based on what you can see, choose the CORRECT answer.
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“She _________ a cake.” 
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Q2342558 Inglês
Which sentence is in the Present Continuous tense?
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Respostas
1: A
2: A
3: C
4: B
5: B
6: D
7: C
8: B
9: A
10: C
11: A
12: B
13: A
14: A
15: A
16: E
17: E
18: A
19: A
20: C