Questões de Concurso

The methodologies and approaches of English Language teaching are organized around distinct principles regarding the nature of language and of learning. Regarding these approaches, analyze the following statements:

I. The communicative approach prioritizes language use in situations of meaningful interaction, shifting the focus from the formal mastery of grammar rules to the negotiation of meanings among speakers.

II. The grammar-translation method organizes teaching around the analysis of target-language structures and the translation of texts, with little emphasis on oral practice and communicative interaction.

III. The audiolingual approach relies on repetition and structural substitution drills, grounded in behaviorist principles applied to foreign language teaching.

The correct statements are:

Adverbs of manner in English, regularly formed by adding the suffix "-ly" to an adjective, characterize the way in which a verbal action occurs. Consider the sentence: "He drives ___ on the highway, which worries his family." Choose the alternative that presents the adverb of manner that appropriately fills the gap.

The transposition from direct to reported speech in English implies adjustments in verb tenses, pronouns, and time markers, in an operation known as "backshift". Consider the direct speech sentence: "She said, 'I am studying English now'." Choose the alternative that presents the correct form of this sentence transposed to reported speech.

Possessive pronouns in English agree with the possessor subject, and not with the object possessed. Consider the sentence: "My sister and I went to the park, and we had fun with ___ friends." Choose the alternative that correctly fills the gap with the appropriate possessive pronoun.

Modal verbs in English express notions such as obligation, possibility, permission, and ability, varying according to the communicative context. Consider the sentence: "Students ___ wear uniforms at this school; it is a mandatory rule." Choose the alternative that presents the modal that expresses obligation and appropriately fills the gap.