Questões de Concurso

Textual cohesion operates through linguistic mechanisms that articulate the elements of the text and contribute to the construction of meaning by the reader in the English language. Regarding textual cohesion, mark T for the true statements and F for the false statements:

(__) The use of pronouns such as "he", "she", "it", and "they" contributes to referential cohesion by resuming terms mentioned previously in the text.

(__) The integral repetition of nouns, word by word, configures the main mechanism of textual cohesion indicated for academic texts in the English language.

(__) Connectors such as "however", "therefore", and "moreover" establish logical relations between clauses and paragraphs, articulating ideas throughout the written text.

(__) Lexical substitution by synonyms and equivalent expressions compromises the clarity of the exposition and configures a resource to be avoided in contemporary proposals of written text production.

After analysis, choose the alternative that presents the correct sequence of the items above, from top to bottom:

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: