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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. If
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
If
In trend+in+the object which has changed
If

2. 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)
Whether
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
When
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action

3. number of something
Between x and y....between july and august
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
If
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

4. prepostions (on)
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
A lot-in fact-even though
Of...trend+of+how much changed
Provide+something+for

5. prepostions(for)
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 with the noun reason..reason for
When
Spend+time/money+on something

6. The new labels provide customers _____ better information about ingredients in/on/with/for
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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
With provide+someone+with

7. what to do to the adjectives that precede a nound expressing a age-size-length
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
In trend+in+the object which has changed
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences

8. amount of something
If
Spend+time/money+on something
Help+someone+with something
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food

9. what are the seperate word phrases
A lot-in fact-even though
When
If
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet

10. when do we use commas
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
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
In

11. x% something/x% of something
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
x% of something 18 % of men
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
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday

12. pronoun(they)
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 when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
Provide+something+for

13. I suspect the main reason for the change may be/maybe financial
If
If
May be ( a verb phrase)
When we are considering two possibilities

14. wether
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
x% of something 18 % of men
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc

15. 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
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
May be ( a verb phrase)
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons

16. Many student have to get part time job _______ or not they want to
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
Between x and y....between july and august
Whether
When we are considering two possibilities

17. The current debate is ________ immigrants should adopt local customs
Whether
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
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
Provide+something+for

18. It would be helpful ______ they could give us a breakdown of the marks
May be ( a verb phrase)
If
A lot-in fact-even though
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday

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

20. between X and/to |Y
Whether
x% of something 18 % of men
Between x and y....between july and august
In

21. pronoun(them)
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
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

22. there has been an increase ____ 35000 in the old age population
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
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
Of...trend+of+how much changed
Provide+something+for

23. give me a call ______ you arrive at the airport. (we expect them to arrive)
Whether
Provide+something+for
When
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.

24. When
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
If
Between x and y....between july and august
In

25. What are the compounds one words
Provide+something+for
With provide+someone+with
When we are considering two possibilities
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas

26. I would only go home ____ it was a real emergency
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
When
Help+someone+with something
If

27. 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
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
Whether

28. 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
x% of something 18 % of men
In
Provide+something+for

29. uncountable nouns followed by singular verbs
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
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

30. trend+for/of+category something
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
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
If

31. Give me a call _____ there is any problems (problems are only a possibility)
With provide+someone+with
Spend+time/money+on something
If
Whether

32. I dont know _____ to have the beef or the lamb.
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
When we are considering two possibilities
Of...trend+of+how much changed

33. pronoun(It)
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
Help+someone+with something
When we are considering two possibilities

34. I plan to go travelling ______ when I finish my studies(expect to finish)
When
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
Provide+something+for

35. invest+money+_____
In
Whether
If
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers

36. maybe/may be his plane has been delayed
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
A lot-in fact-even though
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)

37. Some companies spend huge sums _____ advertising in/on/for/with
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
x% of something 18 % of men
Provide+something+for
Spend+time/money+on something

38. what are the hyphern words
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
If
If

39. Theres a porter in reception to help guests______their bags in/on/with
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
Help+someone+with something
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
A lot-in fact-even though