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1. When
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
A lot-in fact-even though
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen

2. Give me a call _____ there is any problems (problems are only a possibility)
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
If

3. prepostions (on)
With provide+someone+with
Between x and y....between july and august
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

4. what are the hyphern words
When
In trend+in+the object which has changed
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
Of...trend+of+how much changed

5. there has been an increase ___in/of the number of old age people
In
In trend+in+the object which has changed
Spend+time/money+on something
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food

6. what are the seperate word phrases
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
A lot-in fact-even though
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action

7. I dont know _____ to have the beef or the lamb.
If
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
Whether

8. I suspect the main reason for the change may be/maybe financial
Of...trend+of+how much changed
When we are considering two possibilities
If
May be ( a verb phrase)

9. If
If
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
Of...trend+of+how much changed
If

10. x% something/x% of something
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
A lot-in fact-even though
x% of something 18 % of men
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools

11. It would be helpful ______ they could give us a breakdown of the marks
If
Whether
Whether
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons

12. when should we not use commas
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools

13. wether
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet
If
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
When we are considering two possibilities

14. uncountable nouns followed by singular verbs
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
Spend+time/money+on something

15. between X and/to |Y
In
A lot-in fact-even though
With provide+someone+with
Between x and y....between july and august

16. We are pressing for the provision_____ more special lanes for cyclists in/on/with/for
Provide+something+for
When
Help+someone+with something
If

17. maybe/may be his plane has been delayed
Of...trend+of+how much changed
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
In trend+in+the object which has changed

18. I would only go home ____ it was a real emergency
If
Help+someone+with something
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas

19. what to do to the adjectives that precede a nound expressing a age-size-length
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
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc

20. give me a call ______ you arrive at the airport. (we expect them to arrive)
Spend+time/money+on something
If
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
When

21. The current debate is ________ immigrants should adopt local customs
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
If
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
Whether

22. when do we use commas
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
When we are considering two possibilities
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
Spend+time/money+on something

23. number of something
Help+someone+with something
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
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

24. Theres a porter in reception to help guests______their bags in/on/with
x% of something 18 % of men
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
Help+someone+with something

25. Many student have to get part time job _______ or not they want to
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
Whether
If
When

26. prepostions(for)
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
With provide+someone+with
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action

27. What are the compounds one words
Help+someone+with something
In trend+in+the object which has changed
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

28. trend+for/of+category something
x% of something 18 % of men
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
If
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers

29. Some companies spend huge sums _____ advertising in/on/for/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 if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
Spend+time/money+on something
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.

30. Due to
A lot-in fact-even though
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
Provide+something+for

31. pronoun(It)
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
Of...trend+of+how much changed
In
Between x and y....between july and august

32. pronoun(them)
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
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
When we are considering two possibilities

33. I plan to go travelling ______ when I finish my studies(expect to finish)
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
When
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers

34. pronoun(they)
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
x% of something 18 % of men
In trend+in+the object which has changed

35. amount of something
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
x% of something 18 % of men
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

36. The new labels provide customers _____ better information about ingredients in/on/with/for
With provide+someone+with
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia

37. there has been an increase ____ 35000 in the old age population
Of...trend+of+how much changed
Help+someone+with something
Between x and y....between july and august
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc

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)
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
Provide+something+for
If

39. invest+money+_____
When we are considering two possibilities
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
In

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