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Answer 39 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. what to do to the adjectives that precede a nound expressing a age-size-length
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
They refer to a plural noun when pronoun is the subject of the verb..dont take theese pills while driving as they might cause drowsiness
Hyphenate them for example...a six-year-old boy vs He is six years old-a two-bedroom flat vs a flat with two bedrooms
Of...trend+of+how much changed

2. uncountable nouns followed by singular verbs
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet
When
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc

3. x% something/x% of something
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
x% of something 18 % of men
Whether
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet

4. prepostions(for)
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
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x% of something 18 % of men
Help+someone+with something

5. I suspect the main reason for the change may be/maybe financial
x% of something 18 % of men
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet
May be ( a verb phrase)
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers

6. invest+money+_____
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
If
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
In

7. there has been an increase ___in/of the number of old age people
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
In trend+in+the object which has changed
When

8. Give me a call _____ there is any problems (problems are only a possibility)
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
May be ( a verb phrase)
If

9. pronoun(It)
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
When
Hyphenate them for example...a six-year-old boy vs He is six years old-a two-bedroom flat vs a flat with two bedrooms

10. We are pressing for the provision_____ more special lanes for cyclists in/on/with/for
In
Whether
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
Provide+something+for

11. number of something
Hyphenate them for example...a six-year-old boy vs He is six years old-a two-bedroom flat vs a flat with two bedrooms
They refer to a plural noun when pronoun is the subject of the verb..dont take theese pills while driving as they might cause drowsiness
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools

12. Some companies spend huge sums _____ advertising in/on/for/with
Spend+time/money+on something
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
They refer to a plural noun when pronoun is the subject of the verb..dont take theese pills while driving as they might cause drowsiness
If

13. The new labels provide customers _____ better information about ingredients in/on/with/for
With provide+someone+with
When
In trend+in+the object which has changed
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)

14. there has been an increase ____ 35000 in the old age population
If
Of...trend+of+how much changed
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday

15. amount of something
A lot-in fact-even though
In trend+in+the object which has changed
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food

16. If
A lot-in fact-even though
When
We use it when we begin a sentence like -In addition(comma) and in the middle of a sentence-the problem cant-however-be solved so simply
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences

17. Theres a porter in reception to help guests______their bags in/on/with
Help+someone+with something
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
Spend+time/money+on something

18. give me a call ______ you arrive at the airport. (we expect them to arrive)
May be ( a verb phrase)
With provide+someone+with
When
They refer to a plural noun when pronoun is the subject of the verb..dont take theese pills while driving as they might cause drowsiness

19. between X and/to |Y
When
Help+someone+with something
With provide+someone+with
Between x and y....between july and august

20. When
In trend+in+the object which has changed
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
They refer to a plural noun when pronoun is the subject of the verb..dont take theese pills while driving as they might cause drowsiness
Whether

21. pronoun(them)
If
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
Refer back to a plural noun when the pronoun is the object - e.g. medical facilites have to be located where people can make best use of them

22. The current debate is ________ immigrants should adopt local customs
Refer back to a plural noun when the pronoun is the object - e.g. medical facilites have to be located where people can make best use of them
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
If
Whether

23. I plan to go travelling ______ when I finish my studies(expect to finish)
In
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
If
When

24. what are the seperate word phrases
A lot-in fact-even though
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
In trend+in+the object which has changed
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools

25. I would only go home ____ it was a real emergency
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
Provide+something+for
If
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia

26. It would be helpful ______ they could give us a breakdown of the marks
When
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If
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools

27. Many student have to get part time job _______ or not they want to
Whether
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet
Refer back to a plural noun when the pronoun is the object - e.g. medical facilites have to be located where people can make best use of them

28. when should we not use commas
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
When
May be ( a verb phrase)

29. pronoun(they)
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For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
Hyphenate them for example...a six-year-old boy vs He is six years old-a two-bedroom flat vs a flat with two bedrooms
They refer to a plural noun when pronoun is the subject of the verb..dont take theese pills while driving as they might cause drowsiness

30. What are the compounds one words
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
A lot-in fact-even though

31. maybe/may be his plane has been delayed
Help+someone+with something
In trend+in+the object which has changed
Refer back to a plural noun when the pronoun is the object - e.g. medical facilites have to be located where people can make best use of them
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)

32. what are the hyphern words
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
Whether
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
Whether

33. prepostions (on)
Refer back to a plural noun when the pronoun is the object - e.g. medical facilites have to be located where people can make best use of them
A lot-in fact-even though
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences

34. I dont know _____ to have the beef or the lamb.
May be ( a verb phrase)
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
Whether
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food

35. wether
In trend+in+the object which has changed
Between x and y....between july and august
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
When we are considering two possibilities

36. Due to
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
Provide+something+for
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
When

37. trend+for/of+category something
They refer to a plural noun when pronoun is the subject of the verb..dont take theese pills while driving as they might cause drowsiness
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
If

38. we also use whether after verbs and nouns which involve considering two options(both the option have a equal standing so probabiliy are quite similar)
x% of something 18 % of men
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action

39. when do we use commas
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
Provide+something+for
We use it when we begin a sentence like -In addition(comma) and in the middle of a sentence-the problem cant-however-be solved so simply
Refer back to a plural noun when the pronoun is the object - e.g. medical facilites have to be located where people can make best use of them