(Originais Teachy 2023) - Questão Difícil de Inglês

Which sentence correctly uses the Present Continuous tense to describe what the children are doing?

Leia o trecho do poema abaixo e responda à pergunta a seguir: "Em meio ao bosque denso, entre carvalhos e pinheiros, o lobo uiva para a lua prateada, enquanto a coruja observa do alto das árvores. Suas penas macias brilham à luz do luar, tal qual o brilho das estrelas no céu. A floresta, com suas folhas verdes e flores coloridas, é um lar para inúmeros seres, cada um desempenhando seu papel no equilíbrio da natureza." Com base no vocabulário presente no trecho, qual alternativa descreve corretamente a interação entre os elementos da fauna e da flora mencionados, considerando as características dos animais e plantas citados?

In English, the present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking or to talk about temporary situations. For example, 'I am reading a fascinating book right now' indicates an action in progress at the present moment, whereas 'The company is expanding into new markets' describes a temporary situation that is currently occurring. Consider the following excerpt from an article about current environmental initiatives: 'Scientists are developing new methods to reduce carbon emissions, and companies are increasingly investing in sustainable technologies.' (Source: Environmental Progress, June 2023, www.envprogress.com) Based on your understanding of the present continuous tense, analyze the use of this grammatical structure in the given context and address the following points in your response: 1. Identify and explain the function of the present continuous tense in each of the two examples from the article. 2. Discuss how the use of the present continuous tense contributes to the overall meaning of the sentence and the sense of ongoing progress in environmental efforts.

Consider the following excerpt from J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone': 'They were in a narrow, low, windowless passage, lit by a solitary candle. They were standing on a cold stone floor, looking at a heavy wooden door.' Based on this passage, what English words can you identify that are related to parts or objects commonly found in a house?