Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. People think the Samba is the most popular dance in

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

People think the Samba is the most popular dance in Brazil.

The Samba is thought to be the most popular dance in Brazil.

It is thought that the Samba was the most popular dance in Brazil.

It is thought that the Samba is among the most popular dances in Brazil.

In Brazil, the Samba is thought to be one of the most popular dances.

Giải thích

Đáp án: A

Giải thích:

Kiến thức: Câu bị động

Cấu trúc bị động của động từ tường thuật (reporting verb):

People think that + S + V…

→ It is thought that + S + V… hoặc

→ S + is thought + to V…

→ The Samba is thought to be the most popular dance in Brazil.

Xét các đáp án khác:

B. It is thought that the Samba was the most popular dance in Brazil. – Sai thì, vì câu gốc là hiện tại (is), không phải quá khứ (was).

C. It is thought that the Samba is among the most popular dances in Brazil. – Sai về mức độ, vì "among" là "một trong những", trong khi câu gốc nói là "phổ biến nhất".

D. In Brazil, the Samba is thought to be one of the most popular dances. – Cũng sai về mức độ so sánh: “one of the most popular” ≠ “the most popular”.

Dịch: Người ta cho rằng Samba là điệu nhảy phổ biến nhất ở Brazil.