Questões de Concursos Públicos - Inglês

The Lexical Approach challenges the traditional dichotomy between grammar and vocabulary, proposing a different unit of analysis for language acquisition. Select the alternative that correctly identifies the central element of language learning according to Michael Lewis's Lexical Approach theory.

Lexical accuracy is essential in language learning, particularly regarding words that appear similar across languages but have different meanings, known as false cognates. Choose the alternative that correctly defines the meaning of the word "comprehensive" in English, distinguishing it from its Portuguese false friend "compreensivo".

Study the sentences below and decide if they are true ( T ) or false ( F ), according to Text 1. ( ) Good readers usually preview the title and images before reading. ( ) The purpose of skimming is to translate the text into another language. ( ) Scanning is used when the reader wants to search for specific information. ( ) Combining clues from the text with what the readers already know is to make inferences. ( ) Readers often summarize after reading to avoid making inferences. Choose the alternative which presents the correct sequence, from top to bottom.

Read the text below: Listening, speaking, reading and writing are the four fundamental language skills that are often called the “macro skills” and work together to support meaningful communication. Listening allows learners to understand spoken language ............... different contexts, while speaking enables them to express ideas, interact, and participate ............... conversations. Reading helps students develop vocabulary, grammar awareness, and comprehension strategies through contact with written texts. Writing, ............... turn, allows them to organize thoughts, create messages, and communicate ............... a structured way. Choose the alternative that correctly completes all the blanks in the text.

Analyze the following sentences according to Text 2. 1. Effective ESL practice should encourage authentic and meaningful communication. 2. The integration of speaking, listening, reading, and writing aims to prepare students for standardized tests only. 3. Formative assessment in ESL practice involves observing progress continuously. 4. Digital tools are used in ESL classrooms because they limit students’ exposure to authentic English. Choose the alternative which presents all the correct sentences.

Analyze the following sentences according to vocabulary use. 1. The underline words in paragraph 1 from text 2 meaningful and purposeful, are, respectively noun suffixes. 2. The ( ‘ ) in constantly observes learners’ progress, provides feedback, is being used to form the possessive case of a plural noun. 3. In the sentence provides feedback, and adjusts activities according to their needs, the word their, refers to activities. 4. In the sentence ESL teachers promote not only language development but also learners’ confidence and autonomy, the not only / but also construction is used to connect two similar, grammatically equal parts of a sentence. Choose the alternative which presents all the correct sentences.

Match column 2 with the correct examples of the genres in column 1. Column 1 Textual Genres 1. Descriptive 2. Narrative 3. Expository 4. Argumentative Column 2 Examples ( ) textbooks chapters, emails, news articles. ( ) editorials, opinion pieces, political speeches. ( ) poems, diary entries, travel writing. ( ) novels, short stories, fables. Choose the alternative which presents the correct sequence, from top to bottom.

The "Generic Reference" in English can be achieved through three distinct noun phrase structures: the definite article + singular noun (The tiger), the zero article + plural noun (Tigers), and the indefinite article + singular noun (A tiger). Regarding the nuances of these forms, select the correct alternative.

Epistemic modality deals with degrees of certainty. When a speaker wants to express a logical deduction that something is impossible or false in the present, based on evidence, the correct modal structure involves a specific negative form. Choose the alternative that correctly completes the sentence: "That __________ be the right house; the windows are different and the number is wrong." 

In advanced text production, the use of cleft sentences (it-clefts and wh-clefts) allows the writer to manipulate information structure for emphasis. Considering the morphosyntactic properties of it-clefts, select the alternative that correctly analyzes the focus in the sentence "It was the strong wind that caused the power outage".