Questão 96565

Língua Inglesa · 2025

Questão

ID 96565

Disciplina: Língua Inglesa

Assuntos: Pronomes Indefinidos | Indefinite Pronouns, Some / any

Ano: 2025 Banca: PORTAL CONCURSOS Órgão: PORTAL CONCURSOS

A common point of confusion for advanced learners of English is the nuanced distinction between 'any' and 'either' when referring to choices. While 'either' is strictly dual, 'any' can apply to a selection from three or more items. However, in certain negative constructions, their domains can appear to overlap. Consider the sentence: 'She was not satisfied with either of the two proposals submitted by the committee.' Which word best fits the blank, and for what reason?

Alternativa A:
'any', because in negative sentences, 'any' is always preferred over 'either' for emphasis.
Alternativa B:
'either', because the context explicitly limits the number of proposals to two.
Alternativa C:
'any', because it is interchangeable with 'either' in all negative contexts, regardless of number.
Alternativa D:
'either', but only if the sentence implied that both proposals were equally unsatisfactory.
Alternativa E:
Both 'any' and 'either' are equally correct and interchangeable in this specific context.

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