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sat
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english
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Instructions:
Answer 39 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Due to
If
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
Whether
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
2. pronoun(It)
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
Spend+time/money+on something
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
3. trend+for/of+category something
A lot-in fact-even though
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
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
4. what are the seperate word phrases
Of...trend+of+how much changed
A lot-in fact-even though
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
Equipment-information-furniture-aid-help-pollution A lot of information is available on the internet
5. The new labels provide customers _____ better information about ingredients in/on/with/for
With provide+someone+with
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
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
6. Give me a call _____ there is any problems (problems are only a possibility)
We use if to talk about a hypothetical possibility - especially in condition sentences
Whether
x% of something 18 % of men
If
7. wether
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
If
When we are considering two possibilities
8. I would only go home ____ it was a real emergency
Whether
If
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
In trend+in+the object which has changed
9. pronoun(them)
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
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
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
10. when do we use commas
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
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 it with the noun reason..reason for
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
11. maybe/may be his plane has been delayed
Whether
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
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
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
12. If
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
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
Whether
13. when should we not use commas
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.
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
14. The current debate is ________ immigrants should adopt local customs
If
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
With provide+someone+with
Whether
15. Some companies spend huge sums _____ advertising in/on/for/with
In trend+in+the object which has changed
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
Spend+time/money+on something
When
16. give me a call ______ you arrive at the airport. (we expect them to arrive)
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
When
With provide+someone+with
Spend+time/money+on something
17. I dont know _____ to have the beef or the lamb.
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
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
Whether
18. what are the hyphern words
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
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
Make-up-well-being-twenty-four-thirty-five etc
19. Many student have to get part time job _______ or not they want to
Used before a noun that Is uncountable...amount of food
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
Whether
Between x and y....between july and august
20. 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
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
In trend+in+the object which has changed
21. 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
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
REFERES to a single uncountable noun the school is closed- it will open next thursday
22. I plan to go travelling ______ when I finish my studies(expect to finish)
In
With provide+someone+with
When
We use when to talk about an event or situation that we believe will happen
23. invest+money+_____
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
Reason the flight was delayed due to technical problems vs the flight was delayed for technical reasons
When
In
24. between X and/to |Y
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
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
25. We are pressing for the provision_____ more special lanes for cyclists in/on/with/for
Between x and y....between july and august
Whether
Provide+something+for
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
26. It would be helpful ______ they could give us a breakdown of the marks
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
Help+someone+with something
If
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
27. Theres a porter in reception to help guests______their bags in/on/with
When
If
Help+someone+with something
A lot-in fact-even though
28. What are the compounds one words
When
When we are considering two possibilities
Maybe(an adverb meaning perhaps)
Countryside-hairstyle-lifestyle-wildlife-workplace-workforce-misuse-outbreak-outcome-overall-overcome-anybody-everyone-everything-someone-sometimes-furthermore-nowadays-morever-throughout-whereas
29. When
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
If
We use it with the noun reason..reason for
30. amount of something
In
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
When
31. number of something
If
Spend+time/money+on something
With provide+someone+with
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
32. I suspect the main reason for the change may be/maybe financial
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
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
May be ( a verb phrase)
Of...trend+of+how much changed
33. x% something/x% of something
Whether
In trend+in+the object which has changed
When
x% of something 18 % of men
34. prepostions (on)
We use prepostions on to talk about information we access using a pc or other screen like tv...check on wikipedia
When
Of...trend+of+how much changed
May be ( a verb phrase)
35. pronoun(they)
When we are considering two possibilities
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
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
36. there has been an increase ___in/of the number of old age people
x% of something 18 % of men
Of...trend+of+how much changed
In trend+in+the object which has changed
Help+someone+with something
37. 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)
With provide+someone+with
Where an adverb describes an adjective-this was matched by a similarly dramatic increase in May.
Whether
They had a meeting to discuss whetjer they should take further action
38. there has been an increase ____ 35000 in the old age population
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
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
Of...trend+of+how much changed
For if we compare the %es for skilled and unskilled workers
39. prepostions(for)
With provide+someone+with
Used before a plural noun that is countable....a number of schools
A lot-in fact-even though
We use it with the noun reason..reason for