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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. Many student have to get part time job _______ or not they want to
Whether
Provide+something+for
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

2. trend+for/of+category something
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
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
In trend+in+the object which has changed
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.

3. what to do to the adjectives that precede a nound expressing a age-size-length
Of...trend+of+how much changed
Whether
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
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

4. I would only go home ____ it was a real emergency
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
When we are considering two possibilities
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

5. Due to
Spend+time/money+on something
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
A lot-in fact-even though
Whether

6. what are the hyphern words
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
In trend+in+the object which has changed
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet

7. uncountable nouns followed by singular verbs
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
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 had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action

8. We are pressing for the provision_____ more special lanes for cyclists in/on/with/for
May be ( a verb phrase)
Whether
Whether
Provide+something+for

9. I dont know _____ to have the beef or the lamb.
Whether
x% of something 18 % of men
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
If

10. 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)
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
x% of something 18 % of men
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
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action

11. there has been an increase ____ 35000 in the old age population
In
Of...trend+of+how much changed
Whether
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action

12. I suspect the main reason for the change may be/maybe financial
In trend+in+the object which has changed
May be ( a verb phrase)
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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

13. wether
When we are considering two possibilities
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
May be ( a verb phrase)

14. give me a call ______ you arrive at the airport. (we expect them to arrive)
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
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
When we are considering two possibilities
When

15. It would be helpful ______ they could give us a breakdown of the marks
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
Whether
If

16. When
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
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
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia

17. amount of something
Provide+something+for
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
In trend+in+the object which has changed

18. The current debate is ________ immigrants should adopt local customs
A lot-in fact-even though
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet
With provide+someone+with
Whether

19. If
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
Between x and y....between july and august

20. Theres a porter in reception to help guests______their bags in/on/with
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
Help+someone+with something
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia

21. I plan to go travelling ______ when I finish my studies(expect to finish)
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet
When
Spend+time/money+on something

22. there has been an increase ___in/of the number of old age people
In trend+in+the object which has changed
A lot-in fact-even though
When
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia

23. what are the seperate word phrases
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
In
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
A lot-in fact-even though

24. maybe/may be his plane has been delayed
With provide+someone+with
If
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
When

25. pronoun(It)
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
Whether
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
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

26. number of something
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
When
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc

27. The new labels provide customers _____ better information about ingredients in/on/with/for
With provide+someone+with
When we are considering two possibilities
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
In

28. pronoun(they)
In
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
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
We use it with the noun reason..reason for

29. pronoun(them)
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
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
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet

30. between X and/to |Y
Between x and y....between july and august
If
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
May be ( a verb phrase)

31. prepostions(for)
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
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
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons

32. invest+money+_____
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
A lot-in fact-even though
In
x% of something 18 % of men

33. when do we use commas
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
In
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

34. when should we not use commas
Between x and y....between july and august
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
In trend+in+the object which has changed
Provide+something+for

35. Give me a call _____ there is any problems (problems are only a possibility)
If
Of...trend+of+how much changed
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
When

36. Some companies spend huge sums _____ advertising in/on/for/with
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
Spend+time/money+on something
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen

37. x% something/x% of something
If
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
Whether
x% of something 18 % of men

38. What are the compounds one words
If
In
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers

39. prepostions (on)
With provide+someone+with
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
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
If