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1. prepostions(for)
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
If
We use it with the noun reason..reason for

2. when should we not use commas
When we are considering two possibilities
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
Of...trend+of+how much changed

3. It would be helpful ______ they could give us a breakdown of the marks
If
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
In trend+in+the object which has changed
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences

4. maybe/may be his plane has been delayed
When
Provide+something+for
When we are considering two possibilities
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)

5. give me a call ______ you arrive at the airport. (we expect them to arrive)
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
Whether
May be ( a verb phrase)
When

6. pronoun(them)
x% of something 18 % of men
In trend+in+the object which has changed
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
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

7. Many student have to get part time job _______ or not they want to
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
In
Whether

8. what are the seperate word phrases
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
x% of something 18 % of men
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
A lot-in fact-even though

9. If
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
Whether
In

10. Give me a call _____ there is any problems (problems are only a possibility)
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
When
If

11. The new labels provide customers _____ better information about ingredients in/on/with/for
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
Of...trend+of+how much changed
With provide+someone+with
In trend+in+the object which has changed

12. Due to
When we are considering two possibilities
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
When
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons

13. amount of something
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
With provide+someone+with
In trend+in+the object which has changed
x% of something 18 % of men

14. Some companies spend huge sums _____ advertising in/on/for/with
Whether
If
Spend+time/money+on something
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences

15. when do we use commas
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
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 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

16. between X and/to |Y
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
x% of something 18 % of men
In trend+in+the object which has changed
Between x and y....between july and august

17. trend+for/of+category something
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
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
Whether

18. I dont know _____ to have the beef or the lamb.
Of...trend+of+how much changed
Whether
In trend+in+the object which has changed
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen

19. invest+money+_____
In
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
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

20. The current debate is ________ immigrants should adopt local customs
Whether
If
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
With provide+someone+with

21. x% something/x% of something
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
x% of something 18 % of men
Whether

22. We are pressing for the provision_____ more special lanes for cyclists in/on/with/for
Provide+something+for
In trend+in+the object which has changed
With provide+someone+with
If

23. I plan to go travelling ______ when I finish my studies(expect to finish)
When
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
Whether

24. uncountable nouns followed by singular verbs
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet
Of...trend+of+how much changed
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences

25. I would only go home ____ it was a real emergency
x% of something 18 % of men
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
If
May be ( a verb phrase)

26. 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
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

27. I suspect the main reason for the change may be/maybe financial
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
In trend+in+the object which has changed
May be ( a verb phrase)
Of...trend+of+how much changed

28. When
Of...trend+of+how much changed
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
If

29. pronoun(It)
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
Of...trend+of+how much changed
Whether
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers

30. wether
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
When we are considering two possibilities
When

31. Theres a porter in reception to help guests______their bags in/on/with
Help+someone+with something
May be ( a verb phrase)
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action

32. 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
With provide+someone+with
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
Whether

33. there has been an increase ____ 35000 in the old age population
If
Of...trend+of+how much changed
A lot-in fact-even though
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen

34. what are the hyphern words
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
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
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
In

35. pronoun(they)
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
x% of something 18 % of men
Whether
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

36. prepostions (on)
Provide+something+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
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
A lot-in fact-even though

37. there has been an increase ___in/of the number of old age people
With provide+someone+with
When
In trend+in+the object which has changed
Of...trend+of+how much changed

38. number of something
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
Provide+something+for
With provide+someone+with

39. 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
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
A lot-in fact-even though
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences