🟨 QUESTAO 49
Read the text and then choose the correct answer to fill the blanks. Be attentive to the coherence of the text and the prepositions you must use or omit before the phrases.
SPECIAL TALENTS AT THE NCO ACADEMY
Sergeant Major Gilson commands respect, standing ____ the door of the NCO Academy print workshop and ready to greet his comrades with a gentle smile. He always works diligently ____ his desk, with piles of paperwork and a strong cup of coffee. However, behind closed doors, behind that disciplined facade, there is a secret: a passion for art. His own masterpieces are hanging ____ the walls of his office, showing his remarkable talent as a painter.
In his quarters, Sergeant Major Gilson devotes all his spare time to painting. Paintbrushes and palettes lie meticulously arranged ____ a shelf. As people rarely see him out of uniform, he surprises everyone with his remarkable talent. When he is not in the barracks, Sergeant Gilson is pursuing a degree in Fine Arts ____ the local college, indulging his passion.
Late in the evening, after his long day, Sergeant Gilson finally gets ____ home, exhausted but content. He kicks off his boots, relaxes in his favourite chair, and dreams of the next stroke of his brush that will bring his vivid imagination to life.
(A) on – on – no preposition – at – at – at
(B) at – at – on – on – at – no preposition
(C) at – on – no preposition – on – at – on
(D) in – at – in – on – at – on
(E) at – on – in – at – on – in
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🧭 Leitura orientada
A questão testa o uso adequado de preposições de lugar e a ausência de preposição em expressões fixas do inglês.
🔍 Análise alternativa por alternativa (com pegadinhas)
(A) ❌ Errada
Pegadinha: preposição inadequada por tradução literal.
“On the door” e “on his desk” não expressam posição estática correta neste contexto.
(B) ✅ Correta
Pegadinha: combinação correta de expressões idiomáticas.
“At the door”, “at his desk”, “on the walls”, “on a shelf”, “at the local college” e
“get home” (sem preposição) seguem o uso padrão do inglês.
(C) ❌ Errada
Pegadinha: generalização indevida do uso de on.
“On his desk” e “get on home” estão incorretos neste contexto.
(D) ❌ Errada
Pegadinha: uso excessivo de in.
“In the door” e “in the walls” não são construções idiomáticas corretas.
(E) ❌ Errada
Pegadinha: confusão entre movimento e posição.
“Get in home” é incorreto; a expressão fixa exige ausência de preposição.
🧠 Resumo B3GE™ Master
Em questões de preposição, a banca explora traduções literais e confusão entre expressões fixas e uso livre. Reconhecer locuções idiomáticas é decisivo para acertar.