Questões de Palavras conectivas | Connective words (Inglês)

Consider the following statement taken from the text.

“However, the Education Ministry said it was not aware of any plans to test students” (paragraph 5).

This sentence could be rewritten, with no change in meaning, as:

Connectives (linking words) are essential for organizing ideas in a text. Mark V (true) or F (false) for the function of the connectives in bold:

(__) In "She speaks French and Spanish," the connective "and" is used to add information.

(__) In "He studied hard, but he failed the exam," the connective "but" is used to show contrast or opposition.

(__) In "We can go by bus or by train," the connective "or" is used to present an alternative or choice.

(__) In "I was late but I forgot my keys," the connective "but" is used to show a logical result.

Mark the alternative that shows the correct sequence, from top to bottom.

“ESP draws on various disciplines, including education, linguistics, and communication, and emphasizes the importance of sociocultural competence—understanding how to use language appropriately within specific social and cultural contexts. Key methodologies in ESP include corpus linguistics, which utilizes large collections of texts to identify essential vocabulary and grammatical patterns relevant to specialized fields. Additionally, genre analysis helps learners recognize the structural elements of texts within their discourse communities, thereby aiding their ability to produce contextually appropriate written and spoken communication.

As globalization continues to increase the demand for specialized English training, ESP is evolving to address the unique linguistic needs of diverse professional environments, making it an increasingly popular and valuable area of study.”

Adapted from: https://www.ebsco.com/researchstarters/language- and-linguistics

In the fragment of the text “Additionally, genre analysis helps learners recognize the structural elements of texts”, the adverb ADDITIONALLY could be replaced, with no change in meaning, by:

In the sentence "The weather was terrible; therefore, the picnic was canceled," what is the function of the word "therefore"?

The article presents an argumentative structure where the author analyzes Reeves' budget strategy, provides evidence, and evaluates potential consequences. The text employs cohesive devices such as "At the same time," "As ever," "Finally," and contrastive structures like "But" to connect ideas logically. In teaching argumentative writing in English, particularly for students preparing to write opinion essays or analytical texts about current events, it is essential to focus on thesis statements, supporting evidence, counterarguments, and appropriate linking words. Consider a teacher who wants students to write a 250-word argumentative essay responding to the question: "Should governments prioritize reducing debt over increasing welfare spending?" Which instructional sequence would prepare students for this task?