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(__) The relative pronoun "which" refers to the entire preceding clause (the fact that rain caused a flood).
(__) It can be inferred that the bridge was destroyed directly by the rain drops, not by the resulting flood.
(__) This structure is an example of a sentential relative clause, providing a comment on the whole situation.
(__) The pronoun "which" could be grammatically replaced by "that" in this specific non-restrictive context.
The correct sequence, from top to bottom, is:
I. In the phrase "The person responsible for the damage," the adjective must follow the noun because it is post-modified by a prepositional phrase.
II. "Between you and I" is the prescriptively correct form for the object of a preposition in standard English grammar.
III. Adjectives ending in -ble or -ible often follow the noun when the noun is modified by a superlative (e.g., "the best hotel available").
Select the correct analysis:
Textual cohesion depends on the use of reference words to link sentences and avoid repetition, creating a unified whole. Regarding the concepts of anaphora and cataphora in text comprehension, mark T for True and F for False:
(__)Anaphora occurs when a pronoun refers back to a word or phrase mentioned earlier in the text (e.g., "Mary arrived. She was tired.").
(__)Cataphora occurs when a pronoun refers forward to a word or phrase that will be mentioned later (e.g., "When he arrived, John was tired.").
(__)Reference words such as "this", "that", "these", and "those" cannot be used to establish cohesion in a text.
(__)Recognizing referential ties is essential for understanding the logical flow and meaning of a paragraph.
Choose the alternative that presents the correct sequence, from top to bottom.
(__)The modal verb "must" in "He must be exhausted after the marathon" expresses epistemic necessity (logical deduction), not obligation.
(__)In the sentence "The theory, that I described earlier, is complex," the use of "that" is grammatically correct for a non-restrictive clause.
(__)The pronoun "whom" is mandatory, in formal English, when it functions as the complement of a preposition (e.g., "The person to whom I spoke").
(__)The conjunction "lest" is followed by the subjunctive mood or "should", expressing a negative purpose (e.g., "Lest he forget").
Select the alternative that presents the correct sequence, from top to bottom.
Choose the alternative that correctly completes the sentences below.
1- “Please, ask the guests to come in.”
“Sorry, I don't know ______."
2 - “Where is my key?”
“Oh no, I've lost ______!”
3 - “Look at your children.”
“Don't let ______ play near the street.”
Complete the sentences with the appropriate Reflexive Pronoun.
➢ Dogs hate being all _____I______.
➢ We want to talk to the mayor _____II_____, not to his assistant!
➢ Donald, I need your help. I think I’ve got _____III _____ into trouble.
➢ That cat won’t come off the tree ____IV ______.
We can replace the highlighted word by:
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Disinformation1 in public health is a distinct type of information risk which, unlike misinformation2, is created with malicious intent to spread discord, disharmony and mistrust in targets such as government agencies, scientific experts, public health agencies, private sector and law enforcement, among others. The potential impacts of disinformation can be understood through examples during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Covid-19 pandemic had two key elements that created the perfect storm for disinformation to proliferate and spread. First, it rapidly caused global fear, increasing uncertainty and doubt. Second, it occurred at a point in history where people can easily access, create and share information (as well as misinformation and disinformation) widely over the internet, mobile telecommunications, media and social media platforms. As the pandemic took hold, many posts appeared on social media and spread through instant messaging communications, increasing uncertainty about the treatment, the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, the usefulness of social distancing, and more. This caused social protest, delayed vaccine uptake and led to higher death rates in some instances.
(https://who.int, 06.02.2024. Adaptado.)
1disinformation: informação falsa criada ou compartilhada com o objetivo de enganar.
2misinformation: informação falsa ou enganosa, mas que é compartilhada sem intenção de enganar.
Acerca do uso desses pronomes, marque V, para as afirmativas verdadeiras, e F, para as falsas:
(__)Na sentença "The students are teaching *themselves*", o uso de *themselves* indica que os alunos estão aprendendo sozinhos, sem ajuda externa (uso enfático ou reflexivo).
(__)Na sentença "The students are teaching *each other*", o uso de *each other* indica que o Aluno A ensina o Aluno B, e o Aluno B ensina o Aluno A (ação recíproca).
(__)O pronome "it" é usado exclusivamente para se referir a objetos inanimados, nunca podendo ser usado para falar sobre tempo (weather) ou horas (time).
(__)Os pronomes *each other* e *themselves* são completamente intercambiáveis em todos os contextos, possuindo o mesmo significado.
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Analyze the following excerpt from a song:
With one person
One very special person
A feeling deep in your soul
Says you were half, now you're whole
No more hunger and thirst
But first, be a person WHO NEEDS PEOPLE
People who need people
Are the luckiest people in the world.
(Available: https://www.letras.mus.br/barbra-streisand/92902/. Access in: September, 2025.)
It is true about the highlighted verse:
There is no denying that Artificial Intelligence has changed ______ lives. However, some might argue if it's for the better.
A recent survey by Forbes indicated that many Americans still trust humans over AI by a large percentage. Those surveyed shared that ______ think people would do a better job of administering medicine, writing laws, and even choosing gifts, just to name a few.
The faculty in the College of Engineering have ______ own opinions based on their expertise and related research. We wanted to hear from some of the most well-versed in the AI space to learn more about how this technology impacts ______. ______ faculty experts range from computer scientists to electrical engineers to aerospace engineers and even building construction experts.
Source: AI − The good, the bad, and the scary, by Eugenia Rho. Available on: https://eng.vt.edu/magazine/stories/fall-2023/ai.html
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Jobs and Professions
As has been the case for many years, jobs, or forms of employment wherein employees perform a service or duty in exchange for financial compensation, play a prominent role in society. Furthermore, all jobs — even those of seemingly little significance — are important, as they simply wouldn't exist if their specific responsibilities weren't of value to employers (companies or persons that pay others for their work), customers (individuals who pay money for a product or service), and the economy generally.
Teachers, or educational professionals tasked with helping students understand certain subjects and topics, are especially crucial today. In short, teachers help their students to become qualified for their future careers.
Doctors, or medical professionals who specialize in providing health-related assistance to patients, are some of the most respected individuals in America and the world. It's the responsibility of doctors to help those who feel less-than-stellar to determine the underlying health issue(s) and recommend an effective treatment (or remedy to a disease, disorder, or condition).
There are quite a few types of specialty doctors in America (besides MD, which simply means "medical doctor"), all of whom can be referred to simply as "Doctor (Name)." Dentists (mouth/ teeth doctors), dermatologists (skin doctors), and psychiatrists (mental-health doctors) are just a few examples of the many different types of doctors.
Additionally, nurses are medical professionals who help to administer doctor-ordered treatments to patients.
Police officers are law enforcement professionals whose job it is to protect citizens, solve crimes, and assure that rules and regulations are followed. Similarly, firefighters serve the public by responding to fires (and other emergency situations) and using high-tech equipment to extinguish these fires, while bringing any individuals who're in danger to safety.
Farmers maintain fields of crops (or vegetable/fruit plants) and/ or collections of animals with the intention of selling these products as food.
Chefs/cooks prepare meals in professional settings, including restaurants, cafeterias, and other venues wherein food and drink are sold, for customers. Chefs are generally experienced in cooking and managing kitchens.
Waiters bring menus, beverages, meals, and ultimately, the check (or a bill of the foods and drinks purchased in a transaction) to tables in restaurants and other establishments that serve food.
Artists produce art, or works of creative significance, including music, paintings, drawings, poetry, writing, and more.
Fonte: https://pdfcoffee.com/meeting-5-basic-english-for-academic-porposes-pdffree.html. Acessado em 25/08/2025
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Jobs and Professions
As has been the case for many years, jobs, or forms of employment wherein employees perform a service or duty in exchange for financial compensation, play a prominent role in society. Furthermore, all jobs — even those of seemingly little significance — are important, as they simply wouldn't exist if their specific responsibilities weren't of value to employers (companies or persons that pay others for their work), customers (individuals who pay money for a product or service), and the economy generally.
Teachers, or educational professionals tasked with helping students understand certain subjects and topics, are especially crucial today. In short, teachers help their students to become qualified for their future careers.
Doctors, or medical professionals who specialize in providing health-related assistance to patients, are some of the most respected individuals in America and the world. It's the responsibility of doctors to help those who feel less-than-stellar to determine the underlying health issue(s) and recommend an effective treatment (or remedy to a disease, disorder, or condition).
There are quite a few types of specialty doctors in America (besides MD, which simply means "medical doctor"), all of whom can be referred to simply as "Doctor (Name)." Dentists (mouth/ teeth doctors), dermatologists (skin doctors), and psychiatrists (mental-health doctors) are just a few examples of the many different types of doctors.
Additionally, nurses are medical professionals who help to administer doctor-ordered treatments to patients.
Police officers are law enforcement professionals whose job it is to protect citizens, solve crimes, and assure that rules and regulations are followed. Similarly, firefighters serve the public by responding to fires (and other emergency situations) and using high-tech equipment to extinguish these fires, while bringing any individuals who're in danger to safety.
Farmers maintain fields of crops (or vegetable/fruit plants) and/ or collections of animals with the intention of selling these products as food.
Chefs/cooks prepare meals in professional settings, including restaurants, cafeterias, and other venues wherein food and drink are sold, for customers. Chefs are generally experienced in cooking and managing kitchens.
Waiters bring menus, beverages, meals, and ultimately, the check (or a bill of the foods and drinks purchased in a transaction) to tables in restaurants and other establishments that serve food.
Artists produce art, or works of creative significance, including music, paintings, drawings, poetry, writing, and more.
Fonte: https://pdfcoffee.com/meeting-5-basic-english-for-academic-porposes-pdffree.html. Acessado em 25/08/2025
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