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Q3648794 Inglês
Read the following sentence:
“The department will buy 20 tablets for the field team.”
Choose the option that best replaces “buy” without changing the meaning. 
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Q3648793 Inglês
The US may be a bitterly divided country, but I think I’ve found a topic which pretty much everyone can unite behind: tipping culture is out of control. The US norm of tipping at least 20% on a meal, and at (the very, very) least $1 a drink at a bar, has always confused European tourists. In recent years, however, tipping prompts have become so ubiquitous, have spread to so many new areas of commerce, that even Americans are confused about when and where a tip is appropriate. There is now almost no payment transaction in the US that doesn’t involve a prompt for a tip. If you go to get a coffee or pick up a takeout order, for example, an electronic screen will almost certainly get swivelled in your direction, asking if you want to add a 20%, 25% or 30% tip. More confusingly, however, if you go to the local convenience store to buy a pint of milk or a pack of crisps, chances are you’ll still see that tip screen pointed at you. You’re even prompted to leave a tip at some self-checkouts.
MAHDAWI, Arwa. Tipping culture in the US is out of control – we’re even asked to tip self-checkouts. The Guardian, 16 ago. 2023. Disponível em: https://www.theguardian.com Acesso em: 18 ago. 2025.
According to US cultural norms, what is generally considered appropriate tipping behavior?
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Q3648792 Inglês

33.png (658×214) Watterson, Bill. “Calvin and Hobbes.” GoComics. https://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/2025/08/14. Accessed August 17,  
In “If we wanted more leisure, we’d invent machines that do things less efficiently,” which conditional structure is used?
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Q3648791 Inglês
Regarding the following words, the stressed syllable is in bold and underlined. Choose the option that is a noun: 
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Q3648789 Inglês

Read the following news report to answer question.


Air Canada flights will resume on Sunday after the government ordered cabin crew to end a strike that caused hundreds of cancellations.


The Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) instructed staff to return to work and extended the collective agreement that had expired on 31 March until a new one is negotiated. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu invoked Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code, imposing binding arbitration after more than 10,000 flight attendants walked out, leading to about 700 cancellations.

The union accused the government of “caving to corporate pressure” and reiterated demands for higher salaries and payment for ground duties. Air Canada said it had suspended all flights, including those operated by its budget arm Rouge, and warned that full normalization could take several days[...]

Hajdu stated that “stability and supply chains” had to be preserved, while the parties had been “unable to resolve their differences in a timely manner.”[...] The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) criticized the intervention as a violation of charter rights, claiming it would cause “incalculable damage” to workers’ interests.


BBC News. Air Canada flights to resume after union told to end strike. Published on August 17, 2025. Available at: BBC News. Accessed on August 17, 2025.

According to the report, why did Minister Patty Hajdu impose binding arbitration? 
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Q3648788 Inglês

Read the following news report to answer question.


Air Canada flights will resume on Sunday after the government ordered cabin crew to end a strike that caused hundreds of cancellations.


The Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) instructed staff to return to work and extended the collective agreement that had expired on 31 March until a new one is negotiated. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu invoked Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code, imposing binding arbitration after more than 10,000 flight attendants walked out, leading to about 700 cancellations.

The union accused the government of “caving to corporate pressure” and reiterated demands for higher salaries and payment for ground duties. Air Canada said it had suspended all flights, including those operated by its budget arm Rouge, and warned that full normalization could take several days[...]

Hajdu stated that “stability and supply chains” had to be preserved, while the parties had been “unable to resolve their differences in a timely manner.”[...] The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) criticized the intervention as a violation of charter rights, claiming it would cause “incalculable damage” to workers’ interests.


BBC News. Air Canada flights to resume after union told to end strike. Published on August 17, 2025. Available at: BBC News. Accessed on August 17, 2025.

In the sentence “The Canadian Industrial Relations Board instructed staff to return to work,” the term staff refers to:
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Q3648787 Inglês

Read the following news report to answer question.


Air Canada flights will resume on Sunday after the government ordered cabin crew to end a strike that caused hundreds of cancellations.


The Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) instructed staff to return to work and extended the collective agreement that had expired on 31 March until a new one is negotiated. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu invoked Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code, imposing binding arbitration after more than 10,000 flight attendants walked out, leading to about 700 cancellations.

The union accused the government of “caving to corporate pressure” and reiterated demands for higher salaries and payment for ground duties. Air Canada said it had suspended all flights, including those operated by its budget arm Rouge, and warned that full normalization could take several days[...]

Hajdu stated that “stability and supply chains” had to be preserved, while the parties had been “unable to resolve their differences in a timely manner.”[...] The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) criticized the intervention as a violation of charter rights, claiming it would cause “incalculable damage” to workers’ interests.


BBC News. Air Canada flights to resume after union told to end strike. Published on August 17, 2025. Available at: BBC News. Accessed on August 17, 2025.

In the report, the word “strike” means: 
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Q3648786 Inglês

Read the following news report to answer question.


Air Canada flights will resume on Sunday after the government ordered cabin crew to end a strike that caused hundreds of cancellations.


The Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) instructed staff to return to work and extended the collective agreement that had expired on 31 March until a new one is negotiated. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu invoked Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code, imposing binding arbitration after more than 10,000 flight attendants walked out, leading to about 700 cancellations.

The union accused the government of “caving to corporate pressure” and reiterated demands for higher salaries and payment for ground duties. Air Canada said it had suspended all flights, including those operated by its budget arm Rouge, and warned that full normalization could take several days[...]

Hajdu stated that “stability and supply chains” had to be preserved, while the parties had been “unable to resolve their differences in a timely manner.”[...] The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) criticized the intervention as a violation of charter rights, claiming it would cause “incalculable damage” to workers’ interests.


BBC News. Air Canada flights to resume after union told to end strike. Published on August 17, 2025. Available at: BBC News. Accessed on August 17, 2025.

In the passage, the expression “cabin crew” refers to:
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Q3648785 Inglês

Read the following news report to answer question.


Air Canada flights will resume on Sunday after the government ordered cabin crew to end a strike that caused hundreds of cancellations.


The Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) instructed staff to return to work and extended the collective agreement that had expired on 31 March until a new one is negotiated. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu invoked Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code, imposing binding arbitration after more than 10,000 flight attendants walked out, leading to about 700 cancellations.

The union accused the government of “caving to corporate pressure” and reiterated demands for higher salaries and payment for ground duties. Air Canada said it had suspended all flights, including those operated by its budget arm Rouge, and warned that full normalization could take several days[...]

Hajdu stated that “stability and supply chains” had to be preserved, while the parties had been “unable to resolve their differences in a timely manner.”[...] The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) criticized the intervention as a violation of charter rights, claiming it would cause “incalculable damage” to workers’ interests.


BBC News. Air Canada flights to resume after union told to end strike. Published on August 17, 2025. Available at: BBC News. Accessed on August 17, 2025.

Based on the BBC report, what was the main legal instrument used by the Canadian government to end the Air Canada strike? 
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Q3643970 Inglês
Examine this morphological breakdown:

"The unhappiness of the restructured employees was predictable."

How many bound morphemes are present in this sentence? 
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Q3643969 Inglês
Identify the syntactic structure of this sentence:

"Although the research team had anticipated positive results, the data revealed significant anomalies that challenged their initial hypothesis."

This sentence exemplifies:
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Q3643968 Inglês
Literary and non-literary texts serve different purposes. A short story is typically fictional and may rely on literary devices such as symbolism and metaphor to convey meaning. On the other hand, a newspaper article aims to provide factual information, prioritizing accuracy and objectivity. Which option below correctly represents this distinction?
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Q3643967 Inglês
When dealing with online texts, readers often face challenges such as misinformation, biased arguments, and lack of credible sources. Critical reading strategies are essential for identifying the reliability of a text and distinguishing between fact and opinion. In this context, which element is explicitly required for a critical reader when approaching online materials? 
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Q3643966 Inglês
A student needs to write a formal complaint letter to a company regarding a defective product. Which elements are ESSENTIAL for this specific genre?

I.Formal salutation and closing.
II.Clear statement of the problem with specific details.
III.Creative narrative techniques to engage the reader.
IV.Professional tone throughout the document.
V.Specific request for resolution or action.

The appropriate combination is: 
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Q3643965 Inglês
Cohesion in texts is achieved through linguistic elements that connect sentences and ideas, such as conjunctions and adverbial connectors. Consider the following example:

"The company promised to reduce its carbon footprint. However, recent reports show an increase in emissions."

In this case, what is the function of the connector "however"?
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Q3643964 Inglês
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Primate thumbs and brains evolved hand-in-hand

By University of Reading Tue, Aug 26, 2025


University of Reading - Longer thumbs mean bigger brains, scientists have found − revealing how human hands and minds evolved together. Researchers studied 94 different primate species, including fossils and living animals, to understand how our ancestors developed their abilities. They found that species with relatively longer thumbs, which help with gripping small objects precisely, consistently had larger brains. The research, published today (Tuesday, 26 August) in Communications Biology, provides the first direct evidence that manual dexterity and brain evolution are connected across the entire primate lineage, from lemurs to humans. Humans and our extinct relatives boast both extraordinarily long thumbs and exceptionally large brains. However, the link remains strong across all primates: when scientists removed human data from their analysis, the connection between thumb length and brain size remained. 


Dr Joanna Baker, lead author from the University of Reading, said: "We've always known that our big brains and nimble fingers set us apart, but now we can see they didn't evolve separately. As our ancestors got better at picking up and manipulating objects, their brains had to grow to handle these new skills. These abilities have been fine-tuned through millions of years of brain evolution." 


Thumbs linked to thinking, not movement


The scientists made a surprising discovery about which part of the brain grows alongside longer thumbs. They expected longer thumbs to be linked to the cerebellum because it is the region of the brain that controls movement and coordination. Instead, longer thumbs were connected to the neocortex (a complex layered region comprising approximately half the volume of the human brain), which processes sensory information and handles cognition and consciousness. 


It was a surprise that only one of the two major brain regions they thought would be involved actually was. The findings suggest that as primates developed better manual skills for handling objects, their brains had to grow to process and use these new abilities effectively − but further work is needed to establish exactly how the neocortex supports manipulative abilities.


https://popular-archaeology.com/article/primate-thumbs-and-brains-evol ved-hand-in-hand/
 In the passage, the word "dexterity" in the phrase "manual dexterity and brain evolution" means:
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Q3643963 Inglês
O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.


Primate thumbs and brains evolved hand-in-hand

By University of Reading Tue, Aug 26, 2025


University of Reading - Longer thumbs mean bigger brains, scientists have found − revealing how human hands and minds evolved together. Researchers studied 94 different primate species, including fossils and living animals, to understand how our ancestors developed their abilities. They found that species with relatively longer thumbs, which help with gripping small objects precisely, consistently had larger brains. The research, published today (Tuesday, 26 August) in Communications Biology, provides the first direct evidence that manual dexterity and brain evolution are connected across the entire primate lineage, from lemurs to humans. Humans and our extinct relatives boast both extraordinarily long thumbs and exceptionally large brains. However, the link remains strong across all primates: when scientists removed human data from their analysis, the connection between thumb length and brain size remained. 


Dr Joanna Baker, lead author from the University of Reading, said: "We've always known that our big brains and nimble fingers set us apart, but now we can see they didn't evolve separately. As our ancestors got better at picking up and manipulating objects, their brains had to grow to handle these new skills. These abilities have been fine-tuned through millions of years of brain evolution." 


Thumbs linked to thinking, not movement


The scientists made a surprising discovery about which part of the brain grows alongside longer thumbs. They expected longer thumbs to be linked to the cerebellum because it is the region of the brain that controls movement and coordination. Instead, longer thumbs were connected to the neocortex (a complex layered region comprising approximately half the volume of the human brain), which processes sensory information and handles cognition and consciousness. 


It was a surprise that only one of the two major brain regions they thought would be involved actually was. The findings suggest that as primates developed better manual skills for handling objects, their brains had to grow to process and use these new abilities effectively − but further work is needed to establish exactly how the neocortex supports manipulative abilities.


https://popular-archaeology.com/article/primate-thumbs-and-brains-evol ved-hand-in-hand/
Consider the sentence from the article:

"As our ancestors got better at picking up and manipulating objects, their brains had to grow to handle these new skills."

Which option correctly describes its syntactic structure?
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Q3643962 Inglês
O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.


Primate thumbs and brains evolved hand-in-hand

By University of Reading Tue, Aug 26, 2025


University of Reading - Longer thumbs mean bigger brains, scientists have found − revealing how human hands and minds evolved together. Researchers studied 94 different primate species, including fossils and living animals, to understand how our ancestors developed their abilities. They found that species with relatively longer thumbs, which help with gripping small objects precisely, consistently had larger brains. The research, published today (Tuesday, 26 August) in Communications Biology, provides the first direct evidence that manual dexterity and brain evolution are connected across the entire primate lineage, from lemurs to humans. Humans and our extinct relatives boast both extraordinarily long thumbs and exceptionally large brains. However, the link remains strong across all primates: when scientists removed human data from their analysis, the connection between thumb length and brain size remained. 


Dr Joanna Baker, lead author from the University of Reading, said: "We've always known that our big brains and nimble fingers set us apart, but now we can see they didn't evolve separately. As our ancestors got better at picking up and manipulating objects, their brains had to grow to handle these new skills. These abilities have been fine-tuned through millions of years of brain evolution." 


Thumbs linked to thinking, not movement


The scientists made a surprising discovery about which part of the brain grows alongside longer thumbs. They expected longer thumbs to be linked to the cerebellum because it is the region of the brain that controls movement and coordination. Instead, longer thumbs were connected to the neocortex (a complex layered region comprising approximately half the volume of the human brain), which processes sensory information and handles cognition and consciousness. 


It was a surprise that only one of the two major brain regions they thought would be involved actually was. The findings suggest that as primates developed better manual skills for handling objects, their brains had to grow to process and use these new abilities effectively − but further work is needed to establish exactly how the neocortex supports manipulative abilities.


https://popular-archaeology.com/article/primate-thumbs-and-brains-evol ved-hand-in-hand/

Which sentence is appropriate as the opening line of a concise academic summary of the article, preserving objectivity and scope?

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Q3643961 Inglês
O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.


Primate thumbs and brains evolved hand-in-hand

By University of Reading Tue, Aug 26, 2025


University of Reading - Longer thumbs mean bigger brains, scientists have found − revealing how human hands and minds evolved together. Researchers studied 94 different primate species, including fossils and living animals, to understand how our ancestors developed their abilities. They found that species with relatively longer thumbs, which help with gripping small objects precisely, consistently had larger brains. The research, published today (Tuesday, 26 August) in Communications Biology, provides the first direct evidence that manual dexterity and brain evolution are connected across the entire primate lineage, from lemurs to humans. Humans and our extinct relatives boast both extraordinarily long thumbs and exceptionally large brains. However, the link remains strong across all primates: when scientists removed human data from their analysis, the connection between thumb length and brain size remained. 


Dr Joanna Baker, lead author from the University of Reading, said: "We've always known that our big brains and nimble fingers set us apart, but now we can see they didn't evolve separately. As our ancestors got better at picking up and manipulating objects, their brains had to grow to handle these new skills. These abilities have been fine-tuned through millions of years of brain evolution." 


Thumbs linked to thinking, not movement


The scientists made a surprising discovery about which part of the brain grows alongside longer thumbs. They expected longer thumbs to be linked to the cerebellum because it is the region of the brain that controls movement and coordination. Instead, longer thumbs were connected to the neocortex (a complex layered region comprising approximately half the volume of the human brain), which processes sensory information and handles cognition and consciousness. 


It was a surprise that only one of the two major brain regions they thought would be involved actually was. The findings suggest that as primates developed better manual skills for handling objects, their brains had to grow to process and use these new abilities effectively − but further work is needed to establish exactly how the neocortex supports manipulative abilities.


https://popular-archaeology.com/article/primate-thumbs-and-brains-evol ved-hand-in-hand/
The researchers excluded human data to test whether the correlation persisted. What does this methodological choice suggest?
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Q3643960 Inglês
O texto seguinte servirá de base para responder à questão.


Primate thumbs and brains evolved hand-in-hand

By University of Reading Tue, Aug 26, 2025


University of Reading - Longer thumbs mean bigger brains, scientists have found − revealing how human hands and minds evolved together. Researchers studied 94 different primate species, including fossils and living animals, to understand how our ancestors developed their abilities. They found that species with relatively longer thumbs, which help with gripping small objects precisely, consistently had larger brains. The research, published today (Tuesday, 26 August) in Communications Biology, provides the first direct evidence that manual dexterity and brain evolution are connected across the entire primate lineage, from lemurs to humans. Humans and our extinct relatives boast both extraordinarily long thumbs and exceptionally large brains. However, the link remains strong across all primates: when scientists removed human data from their analysis, the connection between thumb length and brain size remained. 


Dr Joanna Baker, lead author from the University of Reading, said: "We've always known that our big brains and nimble fingers set us apart, but now we can see they didn't evolve separately. As our ancestors got better at picking up and manipulating objects, their brains had to grow to handle these new skills. These abilities have been fine-tuned through millions of years of brain evolution." 


Thumbs linked to thinking, not movement


The scientists made a surprising discovery about which part of the brain grows alongside longer thumbs. They expected longer thumbs to be linked to the cerebellum because it is the region of the brain that controls movement and coordination. Instead, longer thumbs were connected to the neocortex (a complex layered region comprising approximately half the volume of the human brain), which processes sensory information and handles cognition and consciousness. 


It was a surprise that only one of the two major brain regions they thought would be involved actually was. The findings suggest that as primates developed better manual skills for handling objects, their brains had to grow to process and use these new abilities effectively − but further work is needed to establish exactly how the neocortex supports manipulative abilities.


https://popular-archaeology.com/article/primate-thumbs-and-brains-evol ved-hand-in-hand/
The line "Longer thumbs mean bigger brains" encodes a correlation via comparatives. Which option correctly recasts this relation using the correlative comparative pattern in standard English? 
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3541: A
3542: A
3543: D
3544: B
3545: B
3546: E
3547: A
3548: D
3549: C
3550: B
3551: B
3552: D
3553: A
3554: C
3555: C
3556: D
3557: A
3558: D
3559: A
3560: B