When teaching reading comprehension, one important process happens even before the actual reading begins: readers start to raise expectations about the text, activating prior knowledge and predicting possible content, structures, or meanings. This mental operation prevents cognitive overload and makes reading more efficient. This strategy is called:

British English is the variety most commonly taught worldwide, mainly because of the historical expansion of the British Empire and the cultural prestige associated with the United Kingdom. However, American English has also become highly influential due to the United States’ political, economic, and cultural impact. As a result, students often encounter vocabulary differences between these two major varieties. Match the British English words (I–V) with their American English equivalents, respectively: 

I. Flat
II. Lift
III. Lorry
IV. Underground
V. Garden

American English equivalents:

A. Truck
B. Elevator
C. Apartment
D. Subway
E. Yard

The BNCC emphasizes that English teaching in Brazil should not be limited to the traditional idea of a “foreign language” belonging only to native speakers in hegemonic countries. Instead, it prioritizes its social and political role, considering it as:

Formal written communication in English requires clarity and politeness. Identify the alternative that does not correspond to an adequate expression for professional e-mails.

In the sentence “Only Mary read the article”, the scope of focus particle “only” implies that:

Which of the following minimal pairs does not represent synonymy in English?

The following description refers to a famous English novelist generally considered the greatest of the Victorian era. His works often depicted the struggles of the poor, criticized social injustice, and were originally published in serialized form. His novels are known for vivid characters, humor, moral lessons, and a deep concern with childhood and poverty. 

Who is the author?

This region in Northern California is not only a global symbol of innovation but also a major driver of the United States economy. It concentrates some of the world’s most valuable technology companies, attracts billions of dollars in venture capital, and exerts worldwide influence on markets, employment, and technological development. Which region is being described?

Which of the following word pairs exemplifies a contrast based specifically on vowel quality in English phonology?

Which of the following plural forms is incorrectly inflected in English?