ESCREVENDO SOBRE UM FERIADO OU COMEMORAÇÃO _23 Quiz

The Portuguese translation for "How long does Carnaval last?" as mentioned in the material is (a)  

• Quanto tempo dura o Carnaval?
• Quanto tempo demora o Carnaval?
• Quanto tempo leva o Carnaval?
• Quanto tempo passa o Carnaval?

Answer explanation

The correct translation for 'How long does Carnaval last?' in Portuguese is 'Quanto tempo dura o Carnaval?' as mentioned in the material.

Match the following verbs with their definitions.

• to require a certain amount of time

• celebrate

• to continue for a period of time

• take

• to engage in social activities for enjoyment

• partying

• to mark a special occasion with festivities

• last

Answer explanation

The verb 'take' is used to talk about how long it takes for something to be completed. It indicates the duration or time required for the completion of an action.

Match the following topics with their descriptions:

• Events and festivities

• Partying

• Ways to express time periods

• Hotel services

• Amenities provided by hotels

• Celebrations

• Social gatherings and fun

• Duration expressions

Match the following prepositions with their usage:

• Indicates the end of something

• During

• Indicates the duration needed

• Last

• Indicates a period of time

• Take

• Indicates how long something lasts

• For

What does the preposition "during" indicate?

• The start of an event

• The end of an event

• How long something lasts

• Something that happens within a period of time

Answer explanation

The preposition 'during' indicates something that happens within a period of time, not specifically the start or end of an event, or how long something lasts.

It (a)   to make the cake.

• during

• take

• last

• for

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'take' as it is the appropriate verb to use in the sentence 'It takes to make the cake.'

We celebrate _______ hours.

• last

• during

• for

• take

Answer explanation

We celebrate 'for' hours indicates the duration of time we are celebrating, making 'for' the correct choice.

The festival usually lasts one week.

(a)  

• lasts

• during

• for

• take

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'lasts' because it matches the tense and subject of the sentence, indicating the duration of the festival.

What do people usually do during a big meal?

• They eat and talk.

• They usually sleep.

• They usually exercise.

• They usually go shopping.

Answer explanation

During a big meal, people usually eat and talk, making it a social and enjoyable experience.

What do people usually do during a celebration?

• They usually have a big meal.

• They usually go to work.

• They usually clean the house.

• They usually study.

Answer explanation

During a celebration, people usually have a big meal, making it the common activity to mark the occasion.