Concurso CBMERJ - Simulado de Língua Estrangeira (Inglês) II
60 questões inéditas sobre interpretação de textos, gramática e vocabulário, no estilo das maiores bancas de concurso público. Um excelente exercício para quem busca aprimorar seus conhecimentos e alcançar a aprovação.
CONCURSOS
Shyrlene Chicanelle
1/5/20259 min read


Este simulado de Língua Estrangeira (Inglês) foi elaborado para desafiar candidatos que desejam se preparar para concursos públicos de alto nível. Com questões abrangendo interpretação de textos, vocabulário, gramática aplicada e expressões idiomáticas, o simulado avalia a capacidade de compreensão, análise e aplicação prática do idioma inglês. São 60 questões de alta dificuldade, distribuídas de forma equilibrada e seguindo rigorosamente os padrões das principais bancas de concurso.
01. Read the excerpt below and choose the alternative that best expresses the main idea of the text:
"The rapid growth of urban areas has led to significant environmental challenges, including air pollution and waste management issues."
a) Urban growth contributes positively to environmental sustainability.
b) The expansion of urban areas does not impact the environment.
c) Rapid urban growth leads to environmental problems such as pollution and waste management.
d) Urbanization has solved most environmental issues in modern cities.
e) Urban areas are free from environmental challenges.
02. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence below:
"The company decided to hire a new manager because the team was struggling with their productivity issues, ______?"
a) wasn’t it
b) weren’t they
c) didn’t they
d) wasn’t they
e) wasn’t it
03. Which of the following sentences contains an idiomatic expression?
a) He left work earlier than usual.
b) She hit the nail on the head during the meeting.
c) The new project was launched yesterday.
d) They are going to the park this weekend.
e) I prefer reading books to watching TV.
04. Identify the alternative in which the bolded word is a false cognate:
a) The library is closed for renovation.
b) His actual behavior surprised everyone.
c) We need to assist the victims of the earthquake.
d) The eventual solution took longer than expected.
e) Her sensible approach impressed her colleagues.
05. Complete the sentence below with the correct verb form:
"If I ______ more about the topic, I would have spoken during the meeting."
a) had known
b) knew
c) would know
d) have known
e) did know
06. In terms of prepositions, choose the correct alternative to complete the sentence below:
"She has been interested ______ environmental issues for a long time."
a) of
b) for
c) about
d) in
e) to
07. The synonym of "innovative" in the sentence below is:
"Her approach to solving the issue was highly innovative."
a) Conventional
b) Typical
c) Creative
d) Unimaginative
e) Standard
08. Select the alternative that presents an example of a conditional sentence:
a) The weather is warm in the summer.
b) They went to the cinema last night.
c) If he studies hard, he will pass.
d) She enjoys reading novels in her free time.
e) He will be here tomorrow for the meeting.
09. The antonym of the word "opaque" is:
a) Transparent
b) Dull
c) Dense
d) Blurred
e) Fuzzy
10. Which alternative best completes the sentence below with an appropriate idiom?
"When she realized she had made a mistake, she decided to face the music and apologize."
a) Play a song
b) Avoid the consequences
c) Accept responsibility
d) Change the topic
e) Leave the situation
11. Choose the correct option to transform the sentence into the passive voice:
"The company launched a new product last month."
a) A new product was launching by the company last month.
b) A new product launched last month by the company.
c) A new product was launched by the company last month.
d) The company was launching a new product last month.
e) The company has launched a new product last month.
12. In the following sentence, identify the phrasal verb:
"She looked after her younger brother while her parents were away."
a) Looked after
b) Younger brother
c) Parents were
d) While her
e) Were away
13. Complete the sentence with the correct modal verb:
"You ______ wear a helmet while riding a bike; it’s mandatory by law."
a) can
b) might
c) must
d) could
e) should
14. Identify the tense used in the sentence below:
"She has been working on this project for two months."
a) Present simple
b) Present perfect continuous
c) Present perfect
d) Past continuous
e) Future continuous
15. Choose the word that best fits the sentence below:
"The lecture was very ______; everyone paid attention until the end."
a) Boring
b) Intriguing
c) Tedious
d) Uninteresting
e) Predictable
16. Select the correct conjunction to complete the sentence below:
"She stayed home ______ she was feeling unwell."
a) but
b) or
c) because
d) although
e) if
17. The underlined word in the sentence below is an example of which grammatical element?
"They quickly ran to the nearest shelter."
a) Verb
b) Adverb
c) Adjective
d) Noun
e) Pronoun
18. The correct alternative to complete the sentence below is:
"Despite the heavy rain, they ______ arrived on time."
a) yet
b) already
c) still
d) however
e) because
19. Which of the following sentences includes a comparative structure?
a) This book is more interesting than the other one.
b) They are going to the beach tomorrow.
c) She has lived here for ten years.
d) The movie was incredibly good.
e) He worked on the project alone.
20. In the context of formal writing, which sentence is most appropriate?
a) Can I have a look at that report?
b) Could you kindly provide me with the report?
c) I wanna check the report.
d) Gimme that report, please.
e) Hey, hand me the report.
21. Choose the correct alternative to complete the sentence below:
"The team worked overtime ______ they could meet the project deadline."
a) or
b) so that
c) yet
d) however
e) since
22. Which of the alternatives contains a synonym for the word "essential"?
a) Trivial
b) Indispensable
c) Optional
d) Unnecessary
e) Minor
23. Select the sentence that is in the future perfect tense:
a) She will have completed the task by tomorrow.
b) She completes her tasks on time.
c) She had completed the task before the meeting.
d) She has completed her work.
e) She is completing the task now.
24. Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence below:
"After a long debate, they decided to ______ the new policy."
a) bring up
b) call off
c) put forward
d) take over
e) break down
25. Which of the following sentences contains an example of reported speech?
a) "I am going to the park," she said.
b) She said that she was going to the park.
c) I said, "I will be at the park later."
d) "He told me he likes the park," she replied.
e) "We will meet at the park tomorrow," they agreed.
26. The antonym of the word "scarce" is:
a) Limited
b) Abundant
c) Insufficient
d) Rare
e) Minimal
27. Identify the alternative that correctly uses a modal verb to express possibility:
a) She must be home by now.
b) She might attend the meeting later.
c) She will attend the meeting at 5 p.m.
d) She can’t miss the deadline for this task.
e) She should attend the next session.
28. Which alternative best explains the meaning of the idiom "to pull someone’s leg"?
a) To help someone in need.
b) To make a joke or tease someone.
c) To interfere with someone’s plans.
d) To encourage someone to take action.
e) To criticize someone harshly.
29. Complete the sentence with the correct tense:
"By the time we arrived at the station, the train ______."
a) has left
b) had left
c) was leaving
d) leaves
e) will leave
30. Choose the most appropriate conjunction to complete the sentence below:
"We’ll go hiking tomorrow ______ it doesn’t rain."
a) unless
b) because
c) although
d) and
e) if
31. Identify the word that is a false cognate in the sentence below:
"The factory produced a large amount of fabric for the new collection."
a) Produced
b) Factory
c) Fabric
d) Collection
e) Large
32. Select the sentence that contains an example of passive voice:
a) They are discussing the proposal now.
b) The proposal was discussed in the meeting.
c) They discussed the proposal yesterday.
d) The proposal will discuss important changes.
e) They have discussed the proposal several times.
33. Which of the following phrases includes an adjective clause?
a) She is the person who helped me yesterday.
b) She works at the office every day.
c) She will meet us at the restaurant.
d) She left work early today.
e) She likes to travel to different countries.
34. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence below:
"If they ______ more time, they could have finished the project."
a) have
b) will have
c) had
d) has
e) had had
35. In the sentence below, identify the tense used:
"He had been waiting for hours before she arrived."
a) Present perfect
b) Past perfect
c) Future perfect
d) Past perfect continuous
e) Present continuous
36. The word "transparent" is most likely the antonym of:
a) Clear
b) Opaque
c) Invisible
d) Thin
e) Bright
37. Select the sentence that correctly uses a conditional structure:
a) She studies at the library every day.
b) If she had more time, she would join the course.
c) She is studying English for her exam.
d) They left the room quietly.
e) She will complete the assignment tomorrow.
38. Which alternative best completes the sentence with a preposition?
"The conference is scheduled to take place ______ May 15th."
a) on
b) in
c) at
d) of
e) by
39. Choose the alternative that includes an idiomatic expression:
a) He finished the task on time.
b) She spilled the beans about the surprise party.
c) The sun was shining brightly.
d) They went shopping yesterday.
e) I will call you later.
40. Identify the alternative in which the word "eventually" is used correctly:
a) She eventually completed her project after months of hard work.
b) The event is happening eventually next week.
c) Eventually, they are going to start the new job today.
d) The company eventually hired a new employee yesterday.
e) Eventually, she might be at the office tomorrow morning.
41. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence below:
"He was late for work because he forgot to set his alarm clock, ______?"
a) wasn’t he
b) didn’t he
c) did he
d) wasn’t it
e) didn’t he
42. The word "consequences" in the sentence below is closest in meaning to:
"The policy changes had significant consequences for the employees."
a) Causes
b) Outcomes
c) Benefits
d) Actions
e) Decisions
43. Which sentence includes a modal verb expressing necessity?
a) He might attend the meeting later.
b) She can come to the party tomorrow.
c) You must wear a helmet while cycling.
d) They should visit their grandparents soon.
e) He could improve his performance with practice.
44. Identify the sentence in the present perfect tense:
a) She will finish her homework tomorrow.
b) She finished her homework last night.
c) She has finished her homework already.
d) She is finishing her homework now.
e) She had finished her homework before dinner.
45. Choose the correct alternative to complete the idiomatic expression below:
"After the incident, they decided to let bygones be ______."
a) gone
b) forgiven
c) erased
d) memories
e) bygones
46. In the context of writing, the word "concise" most likely means:
a) Detailed
b) Brief
c) Complex
d) Elaborate
e) Confusing
47. The following sentence includes which type of conditional?
"If I were you, I would accept the offer."
a) Zero conditional
b) First conditional
c) Second conditional
d) Third conditional
e) Mixed conditional
48. Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:
"The workshop is scheduled to take place ______ the afternoon."
a) on
b) in
c) at
d) by
e) during
49. Which sentence includes a phrasal verb?
a) They called off the meeting due to bad weather.
b) He completed the assignment before the deadline.
c) She prefers tea to coffee.
d) The presentation starts at 2 PM.
e) The cat sat under the table.
50. The antonym of "temporary" is:
a) Fleeting
b) Brief
c) Permanent
d) Short-lived
e) Passing
51. Identify the alternative in which the word "comprehensive" is used correctly:
a) The comprehensive report lacked essential details.
b) He gave a comprehensive explanation of the topic.
c) She has a comprehensive view of the situation but provided no details.
d) Their solution was comprehensive, covering only one aspect of the issue.
e) A comprehensive plan focuses on a single goal.
52. The word "eventual" in the sentence below is closest in meaning to:
"The team discussed the problem and found an eventual solution."
a) Immediate
b) Sudden
c) Delayed
d) Final
e) Partial
53. Choose the most appropriate conjunction to complete the sentence below:
"She stayed calm ______ the stressful situation."
a) because
b) despite
c) although
d) if
e) unless
54. Which of the following is an example of passive voice?
a) They are cleaning the house.
b) She cleans the house every week.
c) The house is cleaned every week.
d) They will clean the house tomorrow.
e) She cleaned the house yesterday.
55. Select the sentence that uses a conditional structure:
a) They usually walk to school in the morning.
b) If she had more time, she would learn a new language.
c) She is preparing a presentation for the meeting.
d) They left for the airport early today.
e) He will finish his assignment tomorrow.
56. The word "predictable" is closest in meaning to:
a) Surprising
b) Expected
c) Random
d) Unclear
e) Ambiguous
57. Complete the sentence with the correct modal verb:
"You ______ ask for help if you don’t understand the instructions."
a) can
b) might
c) should
d) will
e) must
58. Identify the alternative that best completes the idiomatic expression below:
"She was walking on ______ after receiving the good news."
a) ground
b) air
c) water
d) clouds
e) sunshine
59. Choose the correct tense for the sentence below:
"By the end of this month, I ______ my final project."
a) will have completed
b) complete
c) am completing
d) had completed
e) will complete
60. Select the correct option to complete the sentence below:
"The company plans to invest heavily in innovation, ______ their competitors are lagging behind."
a) if
b) although
c) unless
d) since
e) because
Gabarito
01-C, 02-B, 03-B, 04-E, 05-A, 06-D, 07-C, 08-C, 09-A, 10-C, 11-C, 12-A, 13-C, 14-B, 15-B, 16-C, 17-B, 18-C, 19-A, 20-B, 21-B, 22-B, 23-A, 24-C, 25-B, 26-B, 27-B, 28-B, 29-B, 30-A, 31-C, 32-B, 33-A, 34-E, 35-D, 36-B, 37-B, 38-A, 39-B, 40-A, 41-E, 42-B, 43-C, 44-C, 45-E, 46-B, 47-C, 48-B, 49-A, 50-C, 51-B, 52-D, 53-B, 54-C, 55-B, 56-B, 57-E, 58-D, 59-A, 60-E.