Questões de Concurso

Analyze the following statements and mark T (True) or F (False):
(  ) In the first paragraph, the word bearing acts as a present participle that introduces a reduced relative clause describing the T-shirt.
(  ) In the sixth paragraph, the verbal forms evicted and dismissed function as past participles in a passive voice structure where the subject receives the action.
(  ) In the phrase occurring in the tenth paragraph, the word fizzing serves as a present participle that modifies the noun morass, describing its active state.
(  ) In the clause appearing in the twelfth paragraph, the word what represents a relative pronoun that functions as the object of the verb doing and cannot be substituted by the word "that" in this speciÍic syntax.
Which alternative CORRECTLY fills in the parentheses above, from top to bottom?

In the English language, noun phrases often consist of a head noun preceded by a specific sequence of modifiers (determiners, adjectives, etc.). Analyze the underlined nominal structure in the sentence below:
“The aviation authority is looking for several highly talented young candidates to fill the vacancies.”

Regarding the internal structure of the underlined noun phrase, which statement is grammatically and functionally CORRECT?

In the third paragraph, the critic states: Instead of a streamlined investigation with one or two red herrings and a carefully prepared twist, Marauders tries to manage a sprawling conspiracy that involves numerous characters, hidden motives, and coincidences. Considering this, mark the CORRECT alternative. 

Analyze the following statements concerning the grammatical functions and syrrtactic structures of the words used in the movie review and mark T (True) or F (False) for each observation:
( ) In the first paragraph, the word targeting acts as a present participle that introduces a reduced relative clause describing the crew of robbers.
( ) In the second paragraph, the word uncovering functions as a present participle that describes the continuous action performed by Montgomery and his team during their investigation.
( ) In the third paragraph, the word prepared serves as a past participle that functions as an adjective, modifying the noun twist.
( ) In the phrase too complicated for the type of story it is trying to tell, the word that is a relative pronoun that functions as the object of the verb tell and has been omitted through ellipsis.
Which alternative CORRECTLY fills in the parentheses above, from top to bottom?

Choose the correct alternative: Maria and John ______ students at the university.