Questões de Concurso Comentadas para sedf

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Both yet and nevertheless express the same idea as “However” in paragraph 2

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The “–ed” in “lasted” (line 11) and “introduced” (line 15) is pronounced in the same way.

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The singular form of “these” (line 11) can be this or that.

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In paragraph 1, according to some doctors, fad diets have recently contributed to making the obesity issue much worse. 

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In line 8, the “s” in “diets” is pronounced as the “s” in “foods”.

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In “some pathological eating disorders” (lines 6 and 7), “some” means a few. 

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The idea expressed by “should” in “we should inform the population” (lines 4 and 5) can also be expressed by ought to. 

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“by 2050” (line 4) means that 2050 is the deadline.

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If we want avoiding is a suitable alternative for “If we want to avoid” (line 4). 

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Both Besides and Furthermore can be used instead of “In addition” (line 2).

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It is clearly stated in the text that there are now more cats than dogs in British homes.

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“all day” (line 8) has the same meaning as every day.

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In 1993 the dog population in Britain increased by 7 million.

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The preposition “up” in “crept up” (line 6) is optional.

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not anymore is a correct alternative to “no longer” (line 1).

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“The dog” (line 1) means a specific type of animal. Not a specific dog. 

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A person from “Poland” (line 12) is a Pole.

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The sentence “the inspectors recommend the introduction of ‘homework charters’” (lines 5 and 6) can be expressed as follows: The inspectors recommend to introduce “homework charters”.

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In “the inspectors” (line 5), the definite article can be omitted.

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A synonymous word for “homework” (line 2) is housework.