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1. 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
A lot-in fact-even though
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. pronoun(they)
If
If
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
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

3. what are the hyphern words
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
Whether
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc

4. when do we use commas
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
Spend+time/money+on something
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
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

5. number of something
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
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food

6. uncountable nouns followed by singular verbs
May be ( a verb phrase)
x% of something 18 % of men
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet

7. when should we not use commas
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)

8. It would be helpful ______ they could give us a breakdown of the marks
Whether
If
May be ( a verb phrase)
x% of something 18 % of men

9. give me a call ______ you arrive at the airport. (we expect them to arrive)
A lot-in fact-even though
When
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

10. Due to
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
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
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
Whether

11. When
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
When

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

13. Give me a call _____ there is any problems (problems are only a possibility)
Help+someone+with something
Between x and y....between july and august
If
x% of something 18 % of men

14. What are the compounds one words
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
A lot-in fact-even though
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

15. Many student have to get part time job _______ or not they want to
In trend+in+the object which has changed
Whether
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

16. 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 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
Provide+something+for
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action

17. We are pressing for the provision_____ more special lanes for cyclists in/on/with/for
When
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
Help+someone+with something
Provide+something+for

18. I dont know _____ to have the beef or the lamb.
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
With provide+someone+with
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
Whether

19. there has been an increase ___in/of the number of old age people
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
Provide+something+for
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
In trend+in+the object which has changed

20. I plan to go travelling ______ when I finish my studies(expect to finish)
Spend+time/money+on something
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
When

21. 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)
When
If

22. between X and/to |Y
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
Between x and y....between july and august
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
If

23. 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
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
In
Help+someone+with something

24. what are the seperate word phrases
Provide+something+for
A lot-in fact-even though
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
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet

25. prepostions(for)
If
When we are considering two possibilities
With provide+someone+with
We use it with the noun reason..reason for

26. maybe/may be his plane has been delayed
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers

27. If
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
May be ( a verb phrase)
Between x and y....between july and august

28. invest+money+_____
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
In
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences

29. The new labels provide customers _____ better information about ingredients in/on/with/for
With provide+someone+with
Provide+something+for
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
A lot-in fact-even though

30. Theres a porter in reception to help guests______their bags in/on/with
If
In
Help+someone+with something
With provide+someone+with

31. x% something/x% of something
x% of something 18 % of men
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
Whether

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

33. The current debate is ________ immigrants should adopt local customs
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
When we are considering two possibilities
When
Whether

34. wether
When we are considering two possibilities
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
Whether

35. I would only go home ____ it was a real emergency
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
If
With provide+someone+with
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons

36. pronoun(It)
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 plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
Whether
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday

37. trend+for/of+category something
If
Whether
x% of something 18 % of men
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers

38. amount of something
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
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
Whether

39. prepostions (on)
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
May be ( a verb phrase)
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools