(ACAFE 2013) - Question Medium of English

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Sometimes in English, we want to say that something is not true or that we don't have something. For example, if I have a pencil and I want to say that I don't have an eraser, I can use a negative form. Look at this sentence: 'I have an apple.' If I don't have an apple, I can change the sentence to the negative form like this: 'I don't have an apple.' Now, imagine you have a dog and you want to say that it's not small. How would you write this in English, using the negative form? Write a complete sentence explaining that your dog is not small. Remember to use the word 'not' in your sentence.

Excerpt from the poem 'Sonnet of Fidelity', by Vinicius de Moraes: 'May it not be immortal, since it is flame. But may it be infinite while it lasts.' Considering the above excerpt and your knowledge of linguistic varieties, reflect on the treatment pronouns in the Portuguese language: a) Taking the poem 'Sonnet of Fidelity' as an example, write a sentence replacing the pronoun 'que' with 'tu' and 'vós', in order to maintain the original meaning of the sentence. b) Explain the difference between 'tu' and 'vós' and how treatment pronouns can influence the formality of a text.

In the Portuguese language, words are composed of syllables, which are sound units formed by vowels, alone or accompanied by consonants. The correct separation of syllables is essential for understanding spelling and reading. Considering the word 'combustível', which is of utmost importance in studies on the environment and sustainability, identify how many syllables are in this word and justify the syllable division according to the grammatical rules. Relate the concept of syllable to the importance of environmental preservation that the conscious use of fuels exemplifies.