Questões de Falso Cognatos | False Cognates (Inglês)

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Enquanto palavras cognatas favorecem a transferência positiva, falsos cognatos frequentemente interferem na compreensão da língua estrangeira. Assinale a alternativa em que a palavra em negrito é um falso cognato no contexto da frase.

  • A We are all proud of my father who has just assumed the post of CEO in his company.
  • B His lifelong dream of winning an Olympic medal has been finally realized.
  • C The boys did not seem interested in learning, but eventually proved to be very good students!
  • D I believe we have all met someone with a giant ego at least once in our lives!
  • E I don’t like her, always with an air of innocence!

Certain words are cognates across English and Portuguese, while some are false cognates. Considering these two languages and text 7A1-I, it is correct to affirm that the words “lunch” (first panel), “sandwich” (second panel) and “mustard” (third panel) are, respectively,

  • A a false cognate; a cognate; and a false cognate.
  • B a false cognate; a cognate; and a cognate.
  • C a false cognate; a false cognate; and a cognate.
  • D a cognate; a cognate; and a false cognate.
  • E a cognate; a false cognate; and a cognate.

Choose the option which presents the correct translation for the word in parentheses.

  • A Sarah pretends that she speaks Spanish fluently. (pretends = pretende)
  • B English is actually a very useful language nowadays. (actually = atualmente)
  • C There are a lot of good libraries in downtown Penarth. (libraries = bibliotecas)
  • D The students at Llanidloes High School can’t smoke cigars in the chemistry laboratory. (cigars = cigarros)

Read the following quote and select the correct alternative.


“Life doesn't make any sense, and we all pretend it does. Comedy's job is to point out that it doesn't make sense, and that it doesn't make much difference anyway.” ― Eric Idle


The word "pretend" can be correctly translated into Portuguese as:

  • A Pretender.
  • B Falsificar.
  • C Brincar.
  • D Fingir.
  • E Tentar.

São exemplos de palavras cognatas nas línguas inglesa e portuguesa, exceto:

  • A Museum.
  • B Heart.
  • C Emotion.
  • D Offensive.