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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. I dont know _____ to have the beef or the lamb.
Whether
If
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
When

2. between X and/to |Y
Between x and y....between july and august
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
With provide+someone+with

3. trend+for/of+category something
If
Whether
A lot-in fact-even though
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers

4. The new labels provide customers _____ better information about ingredients in/on/with/for
With provide+someone+with
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
If
When we are considering two possibilities

5. prepostions (on)
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
If
Whether

6. pronoun(It)
Whether
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc

7. number of something
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
Help+someone+with something
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas

8. what to do to the adjectives that precede a nound expressing a age-size-length
When
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 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

9. what are the seperate word phrases
Provide+something+for
A lot-in fact-even though
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

10. It would be helpful ______ they could give us a breakdown of the marks
If
Between x and y....between july and august
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
When

11. invest+money+_____
In
A lot-in fact-even though
Whether
May be ( a verb phrase)

12. when do we use commas
Help+someone+with something
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
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet

13. Some companies spend huge sums _____ advertising in/on/for/with
Whether
When we are considering two possibilities
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
Spend+time/money+on something

14. I would only go home ____ it was a real emergency
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
x% of something 18 % of men
If
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas

15. x% something/x% of something
With provide+someone+with
If
x% of something 18 % of men
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas

16. amount of something
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday

17. what are the hyphern words
Whether
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
If

18. We are pressing for the provision_____ more special lanes for cyclists in/on/with/for
With provide+someone+with
If
Provide+something+for
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food

19. maybe/may be his plane has been delayed
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
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)

20. 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
Provide+something+for
May be ( a verb phrase)
Between x and y....between july and august

21. If
Spend+time/money+on something
Of...trend+of+how much changed
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
If

22. Theres a porter in reception to help guests______their bags in/on/with
Help+someone+with something
In trend+in+the object which has changed
When we are considering two possibilities
When

23. there has been an increase ____ 35000 in the old age population
Of...trend+of+how much changed
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
May be ( a verb phrase)
Whether

24. when should we not use commas
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
Provide+something+for
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.

25. What are the compounds one words
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
Spend+time/money+on something
May be ( a verb phrase)
If

26. When
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
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

27. pronoun(they)
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
When we are considering two possibilities
A lot-in fact-even though

28. wether
When we are considering two possibilities
When
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 if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences

29. Many student have to get part time job _______ or not they want to
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
Whether
x% of something 18 % of men
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas

30. give me a call ______ you arrive at the airport. (we expect them to arrive)
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
When
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet

31. I plan to go travelling ______ when I finish my studies(expect to finish)
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
When

32. prepostions(for)
Spend+time/money+on something
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
We use it with the noun reason..reason for

33. 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
If
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

34. there has been an increase ___in/of the number of old age people
x% of something 18 % of men
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
Whether
In trend+in+the object which has changed

35. uncountable nouns followed by singular verbs
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet
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 we are considering two possibilities
With provide+someone+with

36. I suspect the main reason for the change may be/maybe financial
May be ( a verb phrase)
x% of something 18 % of men
Spend+time/money+on something
When we are considering two possibilities

37. Give me a call _____ there is any problems (problems are only a possibility)
In
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
Of...trend+of+how much changed
If

38. Due to
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
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
x% of something 18 % of men

39. The current debate is ________ immigrants should adopt local customs
Whether
When
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
Provide+something+for