Synonyms Quiz (quiz aula 25)

What is a synonym for "fun"?

• Enjoyable

• Gorgeous

• Content

• Wonderful

Which word is a synonym for "gorgeous"?

• Lovely

• Enjoyable

• Happy

• Fun

Which adjective best completes the sentence: "The games were ________."

• tasty

• glad

• fun

• pleased

Qual é o tema das questões acima?

• Synonyms of adjectives

• Synonyms of nouns

• Synonyms of verbs

• Synonyms of adverbs

Qual é o termo em inglês britânico, que melhor corresponde para "restroom" em inglês americano?

• Toilet

• Bathroom

• Lavatory

• Washroom

Which of the following is a linguistic variation due to regional and cultural factors?

• Dialect

• Syntax

• Grammar

• Phonetics

Which of the following is a common phrase in both American and British English?

• That's exactly right!

• Spot on!

• Have you got a pen?

• Do you have a pen?

What is the main focus of today's class?

• Differences in grammar rules

• Differences in pronunciation and vocabulary

• Differences in writing styles

• Differences in cultural practices

What aspect of vocabulary was covered in today's class?

• Vocabulary for shopping

• Vocabulary for traveling

• Vocabulary for leaving a social event

• Vocabulary for cooking

Leia os textos a seguir: Text 1

The most significant differences between British and American English are in their pronunciations, their vocabularies, and their spelling. There are grammatical differences, too [...]. British English and American English sound noticeably different (and) there are many differences in American and British English vocabulary.  

Text 2

While there may be certain differences between British and American English, the key takeaway is that the two have more similarities. Accidentally using one instead of the other will not automatically lead to miscommunication. Americans and Brits can usually communicate with each other without too much difficulty, so don’t be too hard on yourself if you are unable to memorise the nuances of both languages.

O que o texto 1 e o texto 2 têm em comum?

• Os dois textos falam sobre a dificuldade de memorizar palavras do inglês norte-americano e do inglês britânico. 

  
  

• Os dois textos falam sobre os problemas de comunicação e compreensão entre britânicos e norte-americanos.

• Os dois textos falam sobre (e explicam em que contexto ocorrem) as diferenças entre o inglês britânico e o inglês norte-americano.

• Os dois textos falam sobre a necessidade de estudar as diferenças entre o inglês norte-americano e o inglês britânico.