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NO KID-DING Why you should never let your kids take a
bag on the plane − even if it's free
 (§ 1) A TRAVEL expert has revealed you should never let
your kids bring a bag on the plane if you want a
stress-free journey.
 (§ 2) Experienced flyer, Vanessa Grant recommends
parents don't let their kids take a bag with them after
sharing her recent experience of travelling with her kids -
aged 8 and 11.
 (§ 3) "Smart packing is what really saved us," she said.
 (§ 4) Vanessa did two long-haul flights with her family
from Canada to Indonesia which went smoothly because
the kids didn't have bags, she claims.
 (§ 5) It is important to "instil a sense of responsibility" in
kids however, it is not worth the stress of tracking down a
lost backpack __ a busy international airport, according
 to the travel expert.
 (§ 6) Vanessa explained: "The stakes are just too high
and even replacing a charging cord can be pricey at a
duty-free shop, let alone a whole backpack's worth of
stuff."
 (§ 7) It is also important to bring the right type of carry-on
when travelling with your family, to make your life a lot
easier.
 (§ 8) A small rolling suitcase is perfect for long-haul
flights and "is like the clown car of carry-ons".
 (§ 9) Vanessa added: "It fits a change of clothes for three
 of us, plus toiletries and some snacks."
 (§ 10) Instead of storing your carry-on in the overhead
bins you should put it __ the seat of your shortest child so
they'll be able to rest their feet on it, Vanessa
recommends.
(§ 11) This clever hack will stop your child from
complaining as it is "uncomfortable to have your legs
hanging for hours".
 (§ 12) Packing a change of clothes for everyone will
ensure you have a smoother journey, according to the
experienced flyer.
 (§ 13) "Spills and vomiting can happen to anyone," she
said.
 (§ 14) Vanessa added: "One of my kids lost multiple
socks __ the plane and in the hotel.
 (§ 15) "Luckily most airlines give passengers a little
package including a toothbrush and toothpaste, ear
plugs, an eye mask and socks so we had a few extra
pairs."
 (§ 16) Bringing snacks for your kids can end up saving a
lot of money as they likely won't eat all the food offered
 by airlines, "unless your child is a unicorn".
 (§ 17) Vanessa also recommends bringing an empty
water bottle you can fill up before getting on the plane.
 (§ 18) Most kids on flights are thrilled to get "hours of
uninterrupted screen time, both on their tablets and the screens on the back of seats in front of them".
 (§ 19) However, screens even for kids can get old
quickly.
 (§ 20) Parents should bring alternative activities for their
children.
 (§ 21) Vanessa brought a book, notepad and pens which
kept them entertained throughout the flight.
 (§ 22) Forgetting either your charger or headphones can
spoil the whole journey, the travel expert claims.
 (§ 23) Parents will need the chargers to make sure their
children can stay entertained on the screens.
 (§ 24) "We brought headphones for everyone," Vanessa
said.
 (§ 25) She added: "No one—including you—wants to
hear the sound effects from your kid's favourite video
game for hours on end."
https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/26306770/never-let-your-kidstake-a-bag-on-plane/ (adaptado) Choose the option that contains a sentence in indirect
speech: Alternativa A: "However, screens even for kids can get old quickly"
 (§ 19). Ou Alternativa B: "No one—including you—wants to hear the sound
effects from your kid's favourite video game for hours
on end" (§ 25). Ou Alternativa C: "Vanessa brought a book, notepad, and pens which
kept them entertained throughout the flight" (§ 21). Ou Alternativa D: "A small rolling suitcase is perfect for long-haul flights
and 'is like the clown car of carry-ons'" (§ 8). Ou Alternativa E: "It fits a change of clothes for three of us, plus
toiletries and some snacks" (§ 9).

Qconcursos · Accepted Answer

Alternativa [A] "However, screens even for kids can get old quickly"
 (§ 19). Tema central: A questão avalia o conhecimento sobre discurso direto (direct speech) e discurso indireto (reported speech), habilidade essencial para o cargo de Professor de Inglês, especialmente em interpretação de textos e análise gramatical.

Esclarecimento teórico: O discurso direto apresenta as palavras originais de alguém, geralmente entre aspas. Já o discurso indireto reconta o que foi dito com palavras próprias do narrador, normalmente sem as aspas e com eventuais mudanças de pronomes, tempos verbais, e advérbios para adequar à nova perspectiva.

Exemplo:
Discurso direto: She said, "I am tired."
Discurso indireto: She said that she was tired.

Justificativa da alternativa correta:
A alternativa A) "However, screens even for kids can get old quickly" é a correta. Ela expressa uma ideia relatada pela narrativa do texto, sem o uso de aspas, sem introdução de fala do personagem, e sem citação das palavras exatas de um personagem ou especialista. É, portanto, discurso indireto, pois está inserida no fluxo narrativo do autor contando o que é observado/afirmado.

Análise das alternativas incorretas:

B) Usa aspas e reproduz fala exata – é discurso direto.

C) Relata uma ação, mas trata-se de resumo factual e não de relato do que foi dito, nem relato de fala de ninguém sobre Vanessa, mas sim descrição do que ela fez.

D) Apresenta trecho entre aspas, representando palavras exatas de alguém – é discurso direto.

E) Está entre aspas, evidenciando citação direta – também discurso direto.

Estratégia para concursos: Sempre verifique:

Aspas (“ ”): geralmente sinal de discurso direto.
  Verbo de relato + that/if/whether: indicativo de discurso indireto.
  Se a frase reconta, resume, ou interpreta sem as palavras exatas, tende ao reported speech.

Dominar essa distinção é fundamental para evitar pegadinhas que apenas trocam a forma de citação. Autores como Murphy (English Grammar in Use) e Leech & Svartvik (A Communicative Grammar of English) explicam o tema e reforçam a importância do contexto narrativo.

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