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1. there has been an increase ____ 35000 in the old age population
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
x% of something 18 % of men
Of...trend+of+how much changed

2. Give me a call _____ there is any problems (problems are only a possibility)
Between x and y....between july and august
If
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
Whether

3. I dont know _____ to have the beef or the lamb.
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 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
Whether

4. prepostions (on)
Of...trend+of+how much changed
Whether
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

5. We are pressing for the provision_____ more special lanes for cyclists in/on/with/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
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
Provide+something+for

6. prepostions(for)
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
x% of something 18 % of men
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet

7. pronoun(them)
Of...trend+of+how much 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
With provide+someone+with
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc

8. wether
If
When we are considering two possibilities
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)

9. 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)
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
In
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food

10. pronoun(they)
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
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
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

11. what are the hyphern words
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
Provide+something+for
With provide+someone+with

12. trend+for/of+category something
If
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
Whether

13. when do we use commas
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
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
In trend+in+the object which has changed
Whether

14. invest+money+_____
A lot-in fact-even though
In trend+in+the object which has changed
In
x% of something 18 % of men

15. there has been an increase ___in/of the number of old age people
In trend+in+the object which has changed
Whether
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
Whether

16. Many student have to get part time job _______ or not they want to
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet
Whether
x% of something 18 % of men
If

17. I plan to go travelling ______ when I finish my studies(expect to finish)
When
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
If
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas

18. uncountable nouns followed by singular verbs
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
In trend+in+the object which has changed
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet

19. Some companies spend huge sums _____ advertising in/on/for/with
Spend+time/money+on something
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
Whether
If

20. 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 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
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas

21. It would be helpful ______ they could give us a breakdown of the marks
If
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
Whether
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday

22. What are the compounds one words
In trend+in+the object which has changed
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
In
If

23. I would only go home ____ it was a real emergency
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
A lot-in fact-even though
If
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools

24. give me a call ______ you arrive at the airport. (we expect them to arrive)
Spend+time/money+on something
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
When
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences

25. I suspect the main reason for the change may be/maybe financial
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
May be ( a verb phrase)
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
Help+someone+with something

26. Due to
If
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
A lot-in fact-even though
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons

27. If
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
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
Help+someone+with something

28. what are the seperate word phrases
Spend+time/money+on something
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
A lot-in fact-even though

29. The new labels provide customers _____ better information about ingredients in/on/with/for
With provide+someone+with
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
In trend+in+the object which has changed

30. maybe/may be his plane has been delayed
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
When we are considering two possibilities
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)

31. number of something
Whether
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
Help+someone+with something
When

32. pronoun(It)
Whether
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
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons

33. x% something/x% of something
x% of something 18 % of men
Of...trend+of+how much changed
When
Help+someone+with something

34. what to do to the adjectives that precede a nound expressing a age-size-length
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
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc

35. The current debate is ________ immigrants should adopt local customs
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
A lot-in fact-even though
Whether
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.

36. Theres a porter in reception to help guests______their bags in/on/with
Spend+time/money+on something
When we are considering two possibilities
Help+someone+with something
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers

37. when should we not use commas
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
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.

38. between X and/to |Y
When we are considering two possibilities
Between x and y....between july and august
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
Provide+something+for

39. amount of something
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
In trend+in+the object which has changed
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers

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