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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 are the seperate word phrases
A lot-in fact-even though
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
In
2. I plan to go travelling ______ when I finish my studies(expect to finish)
Between x and y....between july and august
When
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. Many student have to get part time job _______ or not they want to
May be ( a verb phrase)
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
Whether
In
4. pronoun(It)
If
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
Provide+something+for
5. maybe/may be his plane has been delayed
Whether
In trend+in+the object which has changed
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
6. 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)
In trend+in+the object which has changed
With provide+someone+with
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
7. uncountable nouns followed by singular verbs
In trend+in+the object which has changed
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
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
8. Due to
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
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
9. number of something
If
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
With provide+someone+with
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
10. When
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
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
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
11. when do we use commas
Between x and y....between july and august
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
In
12. 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
When
May be ( a verb phrase)
If
13. Theres a porter in reception to help guests______their bags in/on/with
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
In
Help+someone+with something
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
14. The new labels provide customers _____ better information about ingredients in/on/with/for
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
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
With provide+someone+with
15. What are the compounds one words
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
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
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet
16. there has been an increase ____ 35000 in the old age population
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
Of...trend+of+how much changed
May be ( a verb phrase)
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
17. when should we not use commas
If
Whether
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
18. there has been an increase ___in/of the number of old age people
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
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
In trend+in+the object which has changed
19. prepostions (on)
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
20. wether
Of...trend+of+how much changed
When we are considering two possibilities
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
21. If
When we are considering two possibilities
Whether
Provide+something+for
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
22. amount of something
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
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
23. x% something/x% of something
A lot-in fact-even though
x% of something 18 % of men
When
Provide+something+for
24. The current debate is ________ immigrants should adopt local customs
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
25. It would be helpful ______ they could give us a breakdown of the marks
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
When
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
If
26. what are the hyphern words
Whether
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
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
27. I suspect the main reason for the change may be/maybe financial
May be ( a verb phrase)
In trend+in+the object which has changed
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
Help+someone+with something
28. I would only go home ____ it was a real emergency
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
With provide+someone+with
x% of something 18 % of men
29. I dont know _____ to have the beef or the lamb.
Of...trend+of+how much changed
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
If
Whether
30. prepostions(for)
Help+someone+with something
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
Whether
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
31. between X and/to |Y
A lot-in fact-even though
x% of something 18 % of men
Between x and y....between july and august
Of...trend+of+how much changed
32. Some companies spend huge sums _____ advertising in/on/for/with
Spend+time/money+on 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
If
Help+someone+with something
33. pronoun(they)
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
When we are considering two possibilities
Whether
34. We are pressing for the provision_____ more special lanes for cyclists in/on/with/for
Provide+something+for
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
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
If
35. trend+for/of+category something
Help+someone+with something
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
If
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
36. 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
If
In trend+in+the object which has changed
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
37. 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
Whether
Whether
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
38. Give me a call _____ there is any problems (problems are only a possibility)
In
If
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
39. invest+money+_____
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
Between x and y....between july and august
In
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
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