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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. number of something
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons

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

3. amount of something
Provide+something+for
Whether
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

4. when do we use commas
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
In
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. invest+money+_____
When
Whether
x% of something 18 % of men
In

6. The new labels provide customers _____ better information about ingredients in/on/with/for
In trend+in+the object which has changed
With provide+someone+with
Whether
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences

7. between X and/to |Y
Between x and y....between july and august
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
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

8. prepostions (on)
When
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
Provide+something+for

9. there has been an increase ____ 35000 in the old age population
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
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
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
Of...trend+of+how much changed

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

11. The current debate is ________ immigrants should adopt local customs
Whether
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
With provide+someone+with
x% of something 18 % of men

12. I suspect the main reason for the change may be/maybe financial
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
May be ( a verb phrase)
When we are considering two possibilities
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences

13. maybe/may be his plane has been delayed
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
x% of something 18 % of men
If

14. pronoun(they)
In
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
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

15. Give me a call _____ there is any problems (problems are only a possibility)
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet
x% of something 18 % of men
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
If

16. I plan to go travelling ______ when I finish my studies(expect to finish)
When
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action

17. I would only go home ____ it was a real emergency
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
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

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
In trend+in+the object which has changed
When

19. Due to
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
Whether
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
Whether

20. What are the compounds one words
If
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
When we are considering two possibilities
Whether

21. It would be helpful ______ they could give us a breakdown of the marks
If
x% of something 18 % of men
When
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas

22. uncountable nouns followed by singular verbs
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet
In trend+in+the object which has changed
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
May be ( a verb phrase)

23. pronoun(them)
A lot-in fact-even though
May be ( a verb phrase)
With provide+someone+with
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

24. prepostions(for)
Whether
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
Provide+something+for

25. 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)
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
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
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action

26. We are pressing for the provision_____ more special lanes for cyclists in/on/with/for
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
Provide+something+for
Whether

27. what are the hyphern words
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
In
Help+someone+with something
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen

28. give me a call ______ you arrive at the airport. (we expect them to arrive)
When
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet
x% of something 18 % of men
With provide+someone+with

29. 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
x% of something 18 % of men
Help+someone+with something
Between x and y....between july and august

30. when should we not use commas
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
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

31. x% something/x% of something
Spend+time/money+on something
A lot-in fact-even though
Help+someone+with something
x% of something 18 % of men

32. wether
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
When we are considering two possibilities
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia

33. pronoun(It)
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
In trend+in+the object which has changed

34. Some companies spend huge sums _____ advertising in/on/for/with
Spend+time/money+on something
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
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

35. When
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
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

36. 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
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
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc

37. I dont know _____ to have the beef or the lamb.
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
Whether
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
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet

38. what are the seperate word phrases
x% of something 18 % of men
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
Spend+time/money+on something

39. trend+for/of+category something
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
Spend+time/money+on something
A lot-in fact-even though
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers