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Review - Verbs And False Cognates - Quiz

FOR EACH SENTENCE THAT FOLLOWS, CHOOSE THE CORRECT TRANSLATION IN PORTUGUESE:

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1.

Bring your camera.
- A.
  
  Traga sua câmera.
- B.
  
  Traga sua câmara.
- C.
  
  Brilhe na sua câmera.
Correct Answer
A. Traga sua câmera.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Traga sua câmera" because it is the correct translation of "Bring your camera" in Portuguese. "Traga" is the imperative form of the verb "trazer" which means "to bring" and "sua câmera" means "your camera".

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2.

Buy that exquisite fabric.
- A.
  
  Compre aquela fábrica esquisita.
- B.
  
  Compre aquele tecido esquisito.
- C.
  
  Compre aquele tecido refinado.
Correct Answer
C. Compre aquele tecido refinado.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Compre aquele tecido refinado." This is because the word "exquisite" in the original sentence suggests that the fabric is of high quality and refined. The word "refinado" in the correct answer accurately translates to "refined," which conveys the same meaning as "exquisite." The other options ("Compre aquela fábrica esquisita" and "Compre aquele tecido esquisito") use the word "esquisito," which means "weird" or "strange," and does not accurately convey the intended meaning of the sentence.

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3.

Choose the novel.
- A.
  
  Escolha a novela.
- B.
  
  Escolha o romance.
- C.
  
  Corra para ver a novela.
Correct Answer
B. Escolha o romance.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Escolha o romance" because it translates to "Choose the novel" in English. The other options either translate to "Choose the soap opera" or "Hurry to watch the soap opera," which are not the correct translations of the given phrase.

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4.

Clean the lamp.
- A.
  
  Limpe a lâmpada.
- B.
  
  Limpe a luminária.
- C.
  
  Limpe o chão.
Correct Answer
B. Limpe a luminária.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Limpe a luminária" because the sentence "Clean the lamp" is translated as "Limpe a luminária" in Portuguese. The other options do not accurately translate the phrase "Clean the lamp."

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5.

Dance with the mayor.
- A.
  
  Dance com o maior.
- B.
  
  Dance com o menor.
- C.
  
  Dance com o prefeito.
Correct Answer
C. Dance com o prefeito.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Dance com o prefeito" because the word "prefeito" in Portuguese translates to "mayor" in English. Therefore, the phrase "Dance com o prefeito" means "Dance with the mayor."

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6.

Give me the baton.
- A.
  
  Dê-me a batata.
- B.
  
  Dê-me o batom.
- C.
  
  Dê-me a batuta.
Correct Answer
C. Dê-me a batuta.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Dê-me a batuta" because the word "batuta" means "baton" in Portuguese. The other options ("batata" means "potato", "batom" means "lipstick") do not make sense in the given context.

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7.

Go to the exit.
- A.
  
  Vá para a saída.
- B.
  
  Vá atrás do seu êxito.
- C.
  
  Tenha êxito.
Correct Answer
A. Vá para a saída.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Vá para a saída" because it directly translates to "Go to the exit" in English. The other options do not accurately convey the same meaning.

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8.

Learn with the lecture.
- A.
  
  Aprenda com a leitura.
- B.
  
  Aprenda com a palestra.
- C.
  
  Aprenda a dar palestra.
Correct Answer
B. Aprenda com a palestra.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Aprenda com a palestra" because the phrase translates to "Learn from the lecture" in English. The other options either mean "Learn with the lecture" or "Learn from reading," which do not accurately capture the meaning of the phrase given.

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9.

Let the carton on the table.
- A.
  
  Deixe a cartolina na mesa.
- B.
  
  Deixe o cartão na mesa.
- C.
  
  Deixe a caixa de papelão na mesa.
Correct Answer
C. Deixe a caixa de papelão na mesa.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Deixe a caixa de papelão na mesa." This is because the phrase "carton on the table" is translated as "caixa de papelão na mesa" in Portuguese. The word "caixa de papelão" specifically refers to a cardboard box, which matches the meaning of "carton." Therefore, this is the most accurate translation given the context provided.

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10.

Make lunch.
- A.
  
  Faça um lanche.
- B.
  
  Faça a janta.
- C.
  
  Faça o almoço.
Correct Answer
C. Faça o almoço.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Faça o almoço" because it translates to "Make lunch" in English. The other options translate to "Make a snack," "Make dinner," and "Make the lunch" respectively, which do not accurately convey the meaning of the original phrase.

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11.

Meet the defendant.
- A.
  
  Conheça o defensor.
- B.
  
  Conheça o acusado.
- C.
  
  Conheça o defendido.
Correct Answer
B. Conheça o acusado.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Conheça o acusado" because it translates to "Meet the defendant" in English. The word "acusado" means "defendant" in Portuguese, which matches the context of the sentence. The other options, "defensor" and "defendido," mean "defender" and "defended" respectively, which do not accurately describe the person being introduced in the sentence.

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12.

Read the magazine.
- A.
  
  Leia a revista.
- B.
  
  Leia o jornal.
- C.
  
  Leia no magazine.
Correct Answer
A. Leia a revista.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Leia a revista" because it translates to "Read the magazine" in English. The other options either have incorrect grammar or do not accurately convey the meaning of the original sentence.

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13.

Send your résumé.
- A.
  
  Envie seu resumo.
- B.
  
  Envie sua carta.
- C.
  
  Envie seu currículo.
Correct Answer
C. Envie seu currículo.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Envie seu currículo" because the phrase "Send your résumé" is translated as "Envie seu currículo" in Portuguese. The other options provided are incorrect translations.

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14.

Smoke your cigar in the balcony.
- A.
  
  Fume seu cigarro no balcão.
- B.
  
  Fume seu charuto no balcão.
- C.
  
  Fume seu charuto na sacada.
Correct Answer
C. Fume seu charuto na sacada.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Fume seu charuto na sacada." The word "charuto" means cigar, and "na sacada" means on the balcony. Therefore, this sentence correctly translates to "Smoke your cigar on the balcony."

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15.

Wait for me at college.
- A.
  
  Me espere no colégio.
- B.
  
  Me espere na faculdade.
- C.
  
  Me espere no colegial.
Correct Answer
B. Me espere na faculdade.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Me espere na faculdade" because the sentence "Wait for me at college" implies that the speaker wants the other person to wait for them specifically at the college/university. The word "na" in Portuguese is used to indicate location, so "na faculdade" accurately conveys the intended meaning of waiting at the college. The other options ("no colégio" and "no colegial") refer to different educational levels and do not match the context of the sentence.

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16.

Win the contest.
- A.
  
  Vença com conteúdo.
- B.
  
  Veja a competição.
- C.
  
  Vença a competição.
Correct Answer
C. Vença a competição.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Vença a competição" because it translates to "Win the competition" in English, which is the closest meaning to the original phrase "Win the contest." The other options do not accurately convey the intended meaning.

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17.

Write a legend.
- A.
  
  Escreva uma lenda.
- B.
  
  Escreva uma legenda.
- C.
  
  Leia a lenda.
Correct Answer
A. Escreva uma lenda.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Escreva uma lenda" because it directly translates to "Write a legend" in English. The given phrases "Escreva uma legenda" and "Leia a lenda" mean "Write a caption" and "Read the legend" respectively, which are not the same as the requested task of writing a legend.

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Review - Verbs And False Cognates

Bring your camera.

Buy that exquisite fabric.

Choose the novel.

Clean the lamp.

Dance with the mayor.

Give me the baton.

Go to the exit.

Learn with the lecture.

Let the carton on the table.

Make lunch.

Meet the defendant.

Read the magazine.

Send your résumé.

Smoke your cigar in the balcony.

Wait for me at college.

Win the contest.

Write a legend.