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When we don’t need to use article ( normally)

A
  • Uncountable nouns ( get me milk pls )
  • plural noun
  • 1 word country ( Russia, Brazil ; The United States , The United Kingdom)
  • Abstract nouns ; general thing ( information / the information ( if you are specific info from Wikipedia for example )
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When we are talking on the first time , the article is _____. And for the 2a time , is ____

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A; the

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Going through __ ( the/a/ nothing) customs

I’m applying to ___ graduate school

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Nothing
Nothing

Because is saying about a idea , general establishment

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One of the ____ ( in plural/ in singular ) . Is obligated

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Plural

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Even though and but -

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Cant use at the same time

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I THINK we SHOULD NOT listen it

Correct it

A

I DON’T THINK we SHOULD listen it

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Apostrophe, which is __, is used when we want to express ___ or __- or __

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’ . Possession or contraction or plural of single words

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When to use “its” and it’s

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its: to express possession

it’s : it has the same meaning with “it has “ or it is

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when the noun before Apostrophe, is plural, the position of the apostrophe is :

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Sisters’s ( plural)

Sister’s ( singular

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Which pronouns does not need an apostrophe, because already has

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His, Theirs, mine, hers

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Which type of verb you can use with “As well as”, “In addition”

A

ING verbs

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YET as :

1) Adverb
2) You don’t want to continue but is still occurring

3) Conjunction
4) Emphasizes

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1) Time; Present perfect; End: She has not studied yet.
2) We didn’t have done our task yet
3) Contrast ; the people didn’t like it , AND YET, bought all of it .

4) The cook arrived with YET ANOTHER plate of cake.
The printer’s broken downYET AGAIN !

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YET AS

1) it will happen but still didn’t started
2) so far ; it expects to happen but didn’t started

A

5) Have yet to, ]; The price of the tickets has yet to be decided

6) As yet; The AS OF YET untitled show will feature various celebrities showing viewers around their hometowns.
Bush is said not to have read the report in full as of yet, according to the statement.

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For most of the people

Right after graduating

The exam has candidates with over 30 years old

A

F; For MOST PEOPLE
V; right after graduate (x)

F; has candidates OVER 30 YEARS old

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2 prepositions with “links” _

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with; to

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Preposition with “Likely” __

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likely to

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Use preposition ___ with “think” when you are CONSIDERING

Use prep___ when it COMES TO YOUR MIND

A

Think ABOUT of doing something

I always think OF you;

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Only the conjunction ___ can links compounds words ;

Other conjunctions like : Can’t , needs to be ___ ___

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And

As well as , along with both , along with , together with - Between comma and subject Singular

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She bought : pen, sugar, milk and yogurt ( place “,” )

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Milk, and yogurt
Or just milk and yogurt

! You should choose only1 type to write your entire essay

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But / or place “,” in

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Before ; The scholarship covers commodities, college tax , but not food

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Neither / either needs comma ? Justify

And if they are use with ____,

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No, because is talking only about 2 things ; neither A or B

Neither A, B, non C

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1a clause + verb + phase
Ex: The internet allow the consumers to research before making a purchase AND ENSURES that they have the best information

Needs a comma ? Why

A

No ; Because the 2a phase doesn’t have Subject - x a compound sentence

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23
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The internet gives users info AND USERS give internet companies data
Need comma ? Why

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Yes ; because there are 2 Subjects - 2 INDEPENDENT CLAUSES / DIFFERENT clauses(2a constrast the 1a for ex) - ✔️comma

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He offered and accepted ; need a comma ? Why

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Opcional; But is NOT necessary

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The concert will have the artists like : James , the youngest singer of the world , Bryan, the winner of last Grammy , and Lily, the mom of pop songs .

What it need to correct?

A

Replace comma with ; to Separate the diferents items

(…)of the world ; Bryan , the winner of last Grammy ; and Lily, the mom

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When you are writing of a list of different items , it can be separate with ___, along with (3 conjunctions)

A

, . And / but / not

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Its is for __ subjects

A

singular

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Who x Whom

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Who : x preposition ; SUBJECT pronoun

Whom: preposition ( from whom) ; OBJECT pronoun

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Possessive pronoun for “ person” ; Someone

A

Their

TheirS - for plural

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30
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When do we need to use Comma

A
  • different subjects
  • x identifying
  • x essential
  • x restrictive (since when its restrictive, its essential)
  • Separate independent clause
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The man who i lives next door is a doctor

Do we need a comma? Why

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No , because “ who lives next …” is essential to know who is the man

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That ___ comma

Which __ comma

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That don’t have comma

Which need comma

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33
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Of the various solutions that have been proposed Senator Green’s is the most famous

Any country treaty member or not that wants to give a speech may submit a request no later than 6months in advance

Put the , and justify

A

Of the various solution that have been proposed ,Senator….
“THAT have been proposed” - x comma , it’s essential
“Senator Green’s is the..” - INDEPENDENT clause

Any country , treaty member or not , ( is a non essential info ) that wants to give …( x need comma with that )

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The responsible students some of whom admitted that it was they who vandalized the school statue garter video footage was shown to them will be expelled immediately

A

Students , some of whom … was shown to them, will be expelled immediately.

“ the responsible students Will be expelled immediately “ - Independent Clause

All of info between is Explaining , identifying

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The plot of the novel the central focus of which was the hero’s transformation become famous

Put , and what “of which “ is referring to

A

The plot of the novel, central focus of which was the hero’s transformation, become famous

Of which refers to the plot OF the novel

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The principal ultimately agreed after seeing the overwhelming evidence that his approach was not the most efficient.

Replace the , ;

A

Ultimately agreed, after seeing the overwhelming evidence , that his approach was

Because is giving an add info ;
! The comma is not for “that”

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For ___ clauses, it doesn’t need comma

But :

Tip: the report concludes that the theory is wrong , that it is based on false premises, and that those who formed it were aiming to deceive

A

Nominal ; interrupted or in a list

, It is based on false premises , ( nominal clause )AND (listing)

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38
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If you only want Identify ONLY 1 thing , __ a comma

If there’s a lot of them , __ a comma

A

Use a comma -> 1 thing

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39
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Jame’s novel The great Gatsby is still studied in many high school today .

Jane,s debut novel The side of Parafise is not widely known

Put commas and justify

A

X comma : beside the Great Gatsby , James has another novels

, This side of Paradise , : because debut is just 1 novel

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40
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When do we need to use ; semicolon

A

For Independent clauses ; Work as coordinating conjunction (and,but,so..)

  • Before a transitional/ linking words (however, otherwise, )
  • Long lists w/ long phases or clauses

!Optional for Maniscule / minuscule

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When to use colon

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Extension of Idea of a previous complete sentence

  • noun / phase : The media seems to have a favourite target: big business and secret governments agencies
  • Followed by independent clause : There can only be 1 explanation for this scandal : the mayor simply doesn’t care .
  • followed by quote : the leader had this to say :” We are here t win”( this case needs to be High Caption)
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42
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Do not put a Colon :

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  • After a verb
  • After a preposition

✔️ after complete sentences ; objects

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43
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The dish calls for several key ingredients ( ; / :) for example, A, B, and C

Why

A

; , because has a transition word

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44
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To x For

A 
( Verb) Directed action                       x        situation
I gave(action) to her                    This is( sit) for her

(

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45
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Invite him TO dinner
Invite him FOR dinner

I did it To him
I did it FOR him

A

To dinner: dinner means a place event - to go to dinner.
For dinner: for a thing, for food .

To him: (ex) I yelled ( action) at him
For him: (ex) I took the exam for him to pass.

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46
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I made a salad to or for today’s lunch

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for ; means purpose

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47
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Be used to x Be used for

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TO: be familiar, comfortable meaning; Purpose
For: only for use and purpose; this pen is used FOR write.

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48
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None of ( is or are)
All __
The whole __
Neither _-

A

is
are
is
is ( or this or that)

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49
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everybody, nobody, anybody,

everything, anything ( is or are )

A

is

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50
Q

change something into plural form

A

Some things

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51
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Randy, if you really want that promotion, you __ to put more effort into your work

a) have
b) will have
c) are going to have

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all. Because simple present = real fact -> real possible result

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52
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If it __ a difference, then I’ll take part. But I still have my doubts (be make)

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will make - he will only knows if he take part

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Past simple + WOULD IFINITIVE x Past Perfect + WOULD HAVE past participle

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Would infinitive : imaginary present condition

would HAVE : CAN’T change the past

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54
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A: Ugh, i have to go, I promise to meet her at 6pm.
B: If you __ to see her, why you agreed to the meeting
( do want)

A

don’t want - She doesnt want in this moment too

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A: The boss is selecting the winners of this month, do you think Larry will be selected
B: If he had not missed all of the meetings, the boss probably __ __ him.
a) would have selected
b) would select
c) will select

A

would select ; Because the action to “select” is not in the past. is going to happen or is happening

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After x Later

A

After ( prep) X Later (adverb)
I’ll do it, AFTER ….. I’ll do it, LATER.
Specify Whenever in future

!: “after later” is obligatory to end with .

after “after” can be a . or a clause or term

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57
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I would like

grammar

A

polite way of “I want”

ONLY with “to + infinitive”

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58
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Would you mind

grammar

A

“Can you please”

+ ING

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59
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In adjective clauses ee have 2 types of clauses

And what type it is

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  • identifying/ defining : x comma
  • modifying ( + info ) : comma between

Adjective clause is independent

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Which pronouns can be subject and conjunction

adj clause

A

That which who

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61
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The reason why is correct ?

A

Is but recommend x
Because the reason means why

The reason that ✔️

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62
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Whom x whose x who

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Whose : possession ( 🙋🏻‍♀️+ obj
Who : refers to person
Whom : to object

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The pronouns of adjective clause:
When 
Where 
Whose
Whom
Who 
Why
Needs to
A

Be with subject

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64
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1) Jay went to the same store where Jennifer bought her food
2) Frank went to study in Boston where some of the world’s best universities are based

Place the comma and justify

A

1) x comma

2) ✔️comma. Everybody knows Boston so there is no need to identify what it is. Therefore the clause is only a info +

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Which different with __, can modify the __ ____ ( adj clause)

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That ;

Refer The entire clause

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66
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Never put about in the ___ of the sentence

A

End ;

The eccentric billionaire, whom the public knows little about, donated millions to charity

✔️The eccentric billionaire, ABOUT WHOM the public knows little, donated millions to charity

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Q

The class was taken to see Macbeth ___ is one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays

Adjective clause

A

, which

X identifying because the play is already identified ( Macbeth)

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Q

Ronda ___ moved into the building last week is a fitness instructor

Who
,who,

A

,who, . Because already identified who is Ronda - fitness instructor

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69
Q

Do I need to put “,” when I start with a Adverb clause?

A

Prefereable no

Although I don’t want it I am going .

Because I love pizza , I eat it often

Because I love pizza I eat it often ( better)

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70
Q

Unless is a ___ conjunction

A

Negative ;
She will be yelled unless she does not do the homework

She will be yelled unless she does the homework (x)

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71
Q

I’m am happy ___ you have decided to comer

a) that

A

why

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72
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What is a Noun clause ?

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A noun clause has a verb + subject + pronoun / conjunction

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Q

If this is really what you want , then I’ll support you all the way

Identify the type of noun clause

A

IF this is really what you want

Since “ this is “ = what you want - is a complement of subject

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Thanks you for getting back to me so quickly . I’m glad you have decided to join us

Identify the Noun clause

A

I’m glad What?? ( that) “You have decided to join us”

That is optional; complement to glad

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The shy , nervous girl on the stage reminds me of how I felt the first time I had to give a speech

Identify the noun clause

A

Reminds me of what ? “ how I felt ..”

Object of preposition “of”

76
Q

Why we can’t take “ that “ out ?

She said ( that) she was sorry

A

Because there is already a subject to introduce the clause “ she was sorry”

77
Q

discuss this topic

A

discuss about this topic X

78
Q

__ our planet; __ our world
in
on
at

A

ON planet

IN world

79
Q

acknowledge _

A

nothing

acknowledge about X

80
Q

share __
with
to

A

with

81
Q

rather than x more than

A

rather than : preference
- more than: compare

! rather and more x use together

82
Q

In transportation we use on or in or by :

A

ON: can walk -🚊,bus, ✈ and ship ; It is ON the transportation : bike, horse

IN: only sit there - car.

BY: how did I GET THERE -

AT: when there’s an activity; I’m at school ( studying)

83
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In time we use on, in or by, at :

A

ON: day - monDAY, mom’s DAY

IN: long time ; Weekes, months - In September; In 1930

BY: End time. I need to finish By 8 o’clock.
AT: time, AM ; At 5:30

84
Q

Can x Could

and their similarities

A

+ Infinitive verb
Can : present ; + STRONG POSSIBILITIES
Could: past ; weaker possibilities - suggest

85
Q

Could x was or were able to

A

Could : x specific time in the past : I could run 15 miles per day ( maybe at morning, or afternoon…)

Was able to : I was able to take the test ( the test only occurred at morning)

86
Q

Could + ___ + ___

Maybe happened in the past; X happen, but has possibility to happen

A

Could + have + past participle

87
Q

May x Might

A

+ infinitive ( x “to) ; Past : Have + Past participle
May: stronger possibility
Might : weaker

88
Q

All x All of

A

All of + pronouns ; me, you, them

All the students
(x) All of the students

89
Q

Among x Between

A

Among : +2 objects

Between : 2 objects

90
Q

Words followed by “to” x “than”

A 
prefer
senior 
superior
prior
 I prefer coffe than tea (x) ; I prefer coffe TO tea
91
Q

In x Into

A

In : subject + place

Into: sense of toward ; I came into store

92
Q

Agree with x Agree to

A

Agree with : agreement with a person

Agree to : a plan, idea

93
Q

Reason for / Reason of

A

Reason FOR

94
Q

Woman plural form

A

Women

95
Q

Passion in x Passion For

A

Passion in : passion in smt w/ no further info

Passion for : passion about the Entire thing

96
Q

person’s memory or person memory

human’s memory or human memory

A

Person’s

Human

97
Q

called as jaden

called jaden

A

called jaden

98
Q

do we need to pu “the”:

__ another type of
__ memory is going to be affected

A

no

99
Q

remove the redundancy :

  • there were other studies related the
  • there was another study
A
  • SOME other studies RELATED TO

- another study

100
Q

x use comma before Because when:

A

subordinative clauses;

  • non-essential in positive clauses; Robert ate the ice cream. In addition, Jay also ate because he was too hot.
  • negative clauses; I did not buy this book, BECAUSE I can not afford it
101
Q

verbs after MODAL verbs does x __

a) She would still seeking out for jobs
b) She would still seek out jobs
c) She would still seeks out jobs

A

does x have any modification;

seek ; be seeking

102
Q

When to use comma before “until” and when not to

A

until = subordinative clause
to use : series of subordinative clauses ; I will continue until the sun goes away, until the people start to notice me.

not to :

  • same subjects
  • after the main clause
103
Q

“Moreover” need comma after

A

yes

104
Q

NOT ONLY BUT ALSO need comma

A

optional

105
Q

such as x like

A

such as : listing things ;

like : for comparison ;
I like to listen to slow music like jazz or classical

x comma = restrictive clauses
presidents such as james and Jordan are honest
I write topics like Sophie’s world and Who found my cheese

comma = non-restrictive clause
Tradicional baby colous, like blue or pink, is more appropriated

Some sea creatures, such as fish and turgles , are suffering from pollution.

106
Q

when x to use TIME prepositions ( at,on,in)

A
  • with That or this ;
    I met my friend IN this week (x)
- with Each or Every 
I go to English class ON every Monday (x) - I go to English class every monday
  • with Last or Next
    The deadline is due to IN next month (X)
  • with Yesterday, tomorrow, today
    She left for Mexico ON yesterday (x)
  • with Any , all
    We call each other IN any time (x)
107
Q

correct and justify :
I get up every morning at 6am

We have to finish this project in this week

A

CORRECT - I get up ( x prep) , because the next word is “every”

Incor - x prep (in) before “this “

108
Q

When x use “to” with some places

A

I am going back to home (x) - I am going back home

  • underground ( going underground) ; downtown ;
  • anywhere, there, here, somewhere
  • upstairs ( I am coming to upstairs X )
  • in, inside, outside, out
109
Q

x use article in __- nouns; Mentions some of these nouns

A 
uncountable 
The society (x)
110
Q

Fewer x less

A

Fewer : countable nouns ; fewer grammatical mistakes

Less: uncountable, to measure; Give me less milk

111
Q

How to identify if a noun is countable or not

A

put it in plural : population - populations

milk - milks (x) Uncountable

112
Q

the past form of spend

A

spent

spended (x)

113
Q

children plural form

A

children
child = singular

x childrens

114
Q

Earth would have less people exploiting itself, and then it would also be less devastating as it is now.
Correct the 3 mistakes

A

Earth would have FEWER people exploiting itself, and then, it would also be less devastating THAN it is now.

fewer: countable nouns
than : compare - less
,and then,

115
Q

research plural form

A

research
it is an uncountable noun.
(x recomendable) researches

116
Q

What is continuous tense and name the types

A

it is smt that you started at a point and move forward, continues it

(Past) was/were verbING
(present) is,are verbING

(Future) will/won’t verbING + the time ; Humans will start living in other parts of the Solar System

117
Q

when to use past simple x past continuous

A
  • JUST finishED
  • sequences : I ate, went to school ,and THEN I came here

PAST COUNTINUOUS
- Was/Were verbING but then, smt interrupt it ; I was cooking when the baby started crying
I was driving happily when he called me

  • ALWAYS : I was always worrying about it
  • WHILE : While I was working my butt off, you were playing all around.
  • HOPE: I was hoping to find a better job than this one
118
Q

used to x be used to

A

used to : PAST

be used to: Accostumed to do smt
get used to : your are in the process of accostuming

119
Q

can Would replace used to

A

yes, but is less common

120
Q

getting obsesity ( correct)

A

getting obese

121
Q

HAVE BEGAN ( CORRECT)

A

have begUn

122
Q

staff plural form

A

staff

(x) staffS

123
Q

this means that, need comma after

A

No

This means that people have..

124
Q

teach past form

A

taught

(x) teached

125
Q

Is “other man “ correct

A

no, ANOTHER man ( since man is in singular form)

Other mEn

126
Q

Do not use a colon in a complete sentence after phrases such as___, ___ and ___. Because phrases like these already indicate to the reader that a list of examples will follow,

A

Such as, including, for example

127
Q

Correct this sentence in 2 ways

“Firstly, schools are limited, people want their children to maximize their learning during school timing”

A
  • Change as a DEPENDENT CLAUSE ( since there’s a comma) : Firstly, AS schools are limited, people want their children…
    Firstly, SINCE schools are …
  • Separate these 2 INDEPENDENT clauses with COORDINATIVE CONJUNCTION OR PONTUATION:

Firstly, schools are limited, SO people want their children…

128
Q

Correct this sentence and justify

“Some argue, punishment is vital to help children digest the concept of wrong and right”

A

Technically “Some argue” it is correct since it is an independent clause. However, it damages the coherency of the sentence

“Some argue THAT punishment is …”

129
Q

__ ___ tense + frequency ( always, seldom , never

A

Present simpl

130
Q

Future tenses refers future action no __ or ____ decided

A

Planned / just decided

131
Q

Future progressive are action that happen in a __ period . And will happen __

A

Long ; soon

132
Q

Present perfect is when the action started at the __, and it’s result

A

Past; result happen in the present , and the Result is the focus!

133
Q

Present perfect x past present x future perfect

A

Perfect = focus on RESULT

PResent : started at past , Finish/ result in present

Past: started and Finish/ result in past

Future : started at the future, Get the result in the future

134
Q

Present progressive exception

A

can use also to say that IS GOING TO HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE , when you are sure that will happen

135
Q

Past progressive

A

When both action happened in the past , and one action interrupted the other that was doing it

I was calling my mom when she got home

136
Q

I have eaten this is a ___ __ tense , and it infers

A

Present tense ; I already eat, SO I AM not hungry NOW ( result)

137
Q

I will go to Korea next year ( Change to past / future perfect)

A

I WILL have been in Korea by next year

I had been in Korea by last year

138
Q

By a certain point in the past / future ( using Had + 3a form / Will have + 3aform ) , means that

A

By a certain point , I will have got that result

139
Q

Present perfect progressive x Past x Future

Progressive =

A

Progressive = particular event that happen in a particular time

Present : I have been waiting for this party

Past : I had been finishing my high school last July

Future : I will have been learning SAT next year

140
Q

The contrast transitions words such as , ___ , ___ are not INDEPENDENT CLAUSES CONJUCTIONS. For this reason, when you connect 2 independent clauses, it is recommendable to use a semicolon or a Contrast Conjuction

“Obesity is a growing problem among today’s youth, however, it is a problem that can be resolved with care and focus”. Correct it

A
  • Use semicolon to separate these Independent clauses :
    “Obesity is a growing problem among today’s youth; however, it is a problem that can be resolved with care and focus”.
  • Use COORDINATIVE CONJUCTIONS :
    “ Obesity is a growing problem among today’s youth, YET it is a problem that can be resolved with care and focus”.
141
Q

Students who are able to speak a foreign language have more advantages and benefits than those who do not. For example, working on international projects, business trips abroad, and plenty of other things.

Correct it , explain why it is wrong

A

(…) “For example, working on international projects, business trips abroad, and plenty of other things”. - It is not an Independent clause as it should be since it is after a Period. Therefore, we need to put a word that will make it an INDEPENDENT CLAUSE or CONTINUING THE CLAUSE:

  • Students who are able to speak a foreign language have more advantages and benefits than those who do not. THIS INCLUDES, for example, workING on international projects, goING on business trips abroad, and doING plenty of other things.
    For example, THEY WILL BE workING on international projects, goING on business trips abroad, and doING plenty of other things. - “they will be “ = subject + verb = independent clause
142
Q

Once these drivers who break laws receive strict punishments, such as huge fines, revoked driver’s license, or even jail time, which will be like an alarm to warn them to comply with the statutes.

Correct it and explain why it is wrong

A

“Once” is a DEPENDENT ADVERB clause, therefore you should finish the whole sentence with a clause to conclude ( like INDEPENDENT clause). “which will..” is a ADJECTIVE clause, therefore making the last sentence INCOMPLETE.

Once these drivers who break laws receive strict punishments, such as huge fines, revoked driver’s license, or even jail time, IT will be like an alarm to warn them to comply with the statutes.

143
Q

When you start a sentence with Gerund/Participle, you should use ___ subject in the whole sentence , and a ___ clause to conclude it.

Correct the sentence below and justify it
Seeing these people suffer as they struggle to feed themselves and their children. Some of the volunteers quit due to a lack of hope.

A

SAME subject; INDEPENDENT

“Seeing “ subject = some volunteers

Seeing these people suffer as they struggle to feed themselves and their children, some of the volunteers quit due to a lack of hope.

144
Q

she was obligated to do the mission _ and report all the actions in detail
Do we need to put comma before “and”

A

NO

145
Q

When a preposition ( name it 7 ) is before a verb, the verb should be in __

! When before there is a noun , adverb, or adjective instead of another action verb

A

which, to, of, along, before, within, on

ING
she is ready to become an artist (x)
she is ready to becoming an artist

146
Q

My cousin spends his gap year by travelling all around the world “” It is correct

A

My cousin spends his gap year traveling all around the world

No “by” and no 2 ll in the “travelling”

147
Q

“This is because without professional supervision, the nets can get stuck on the reefs.”
“This Is because people are not ready to encounter the finance problems.”

Place the commas needed and justify

A

“This is because, without professional supervision, : It has an INTERUPTIPN “without professional supervision,

The 2a one, is a normal sentence, which means that after because there will not be a comma naturally

148
Q

As opposite

A

As oppoSED

149
Q

verbs with modal verbs ( like _, _, ,) should be in their __ __.
Ex: She can only plays when she finished it

A

like can, should, will, may . base form

She can only PLAY when she finished it

150
Q

Indeed, the first one is vulnerable to produce fires, while the second one, is extremely rare

Verbs after “ to be “ should be in the __ form or __ form

A

is vulnerable TO PRODUCING

ING or -ED

151
Q

the author mentions that __ airship pend less fuel than other aerial transportations. On the other hand, although it has less expensive, according to the professor the safety is not fulfilled when it comes to _ airship.

A

mentions that airships

to an airship

152
Q

such as : comma after

A

no

such as, electronic materials, metal elements, etc (x)

153
Q

To begin with, the author states that the extinct animals probaly were predators .

Correct

A

exitinct animals ✅ NOT extinctED animals in this case

probaBLY

154
Q

unconceivable

correct

A

inconceivable

155
Q

Since the Agnostids possess poor visions - virtually blind - comparing to their primitives who had well-structured eyes to hunt.

A
  • compared to their..
156
Q

the professor also explains that they also do not have other body’s traits that can sense the preys, reassuring that the article’s statement is false.
correct

A

body traits
the prey or preys
reassuring IT

157
Q

while the Agnostids’ society waere in a large quantity.

correct

A

society WAS

158
Q

Indeed, this information has being supported by the fossils’ founds mentioned by the teacher.

A

BEEN supported

159
Q

First of all, since kid, the parents always teach their children to not interupt the conversations, especially if the subjects are older or superior than the person. In fact, this behavior is not only ethically correct but also it leaves a positive impression.

A

since little, inteRRupt, superior to , but also leaves a

160
Q

She waited for the class to end, and went to the professor to question why he think in that way

A

to end and went - NO COMMA, Since there is ‘ subject with only 2 predicates.

161
Q

Moreover, another reason to listen first, and then, argue against contrasting perspectives is the value of respect different opinions;

A

PARALLELISM : contrasting, of respecting

162
Q

In fact, in a lot of cases, acknowledging the reasons behind .

A

behind what => behind IT

163
Q

has; have; had verb in __

the technology has bring a lot of negative consequences

A

has BROUGHT

164
Q

__ exam

__ exams

A

the exam

exams

165
Q

alienated __

A

from

166
Q

n addition, to support his argument, the professor mentions a research; whereby shows that people find more friends with their same interests in 1985 than 2014.

Correct

A

mentions research whereby … than IN 2014

167
Q

Therefore, a lot of owners do not agree with using the tool to hunt their preys.

Correct

A

theirS preyS

or their prey

168
Q

Thereafter, the female figure began to rise up in the market, which not only proved to the world that women are capable to work in the various field but also enfourced this social group
correct

A

began to RISE in the …. in VARIOUS FIELDS but also enFORCED

169
Q

she earned the responsibility to cook, to clean the house, and to take care of the kids for more than 30 years

correct

A

to cook, clean the house, and take care

170
Q

correct
Nevertheless, the teacher affirms that the real reason of these accidents is because of the difficulty to changing course - due to the ship’s enourmous size

A

the real reason FOR these accidents is the difficulty of changing cours

171
Q

As a result, the hospitals could not attend properly each resident

A

attend TO residents => attend properly TO EACH residents

172
Q

correct

In conclusion, experimenting an independent life in an early age lays a solid foundation to people’s future.

A

experimenting WITH AT an early age; lay a solid foundation FOR people’s

173
Q

correct
This is because they will not only earn freedom in their way of living but also live with less interuptions due to the lack of life’s abilities.

A

fewer inteRRuptions resulted from the lack of ( or life skills )

174
Q

Keeping this in mind, if my cousin had went and lived independently he would definitely prevent all the negative experiences caused by his lack of life’s skills.

A

had GONE = had -> past participle 3a form

LIFE SKILL

175
Q

I have difficulty ___ (verb in which conjugation) the real friends
identify
determine

A

I have difficulty IDENTIFYING DETERMINING

(x) I have difficulty TO identifY

176
Q

I am busy ___ ( verb conjugation)
meet
eating

A

I am busy meeting people
I am busy eating my sandwich so I forgot my family
(x) I am busy to meet people, so I forgot

177
Q

Do they have comma

  • In addition
  • On one hand
  • While
  • Since
A
  • In addition,
  • On one hand
  • if is used as Whereas, it have comma The man left the restaurant, while his partner stayed.
  • Since
178
Q

Since there are a lot to worry about when encounters crucial decisions like choosing a job. This means that if the person has loans to pay,

A

there IS a lot to worry about when encounteRING crucial

179
Q

He did not even think what he is really passionate about.

A

He did not even THINK ABOUT what he is

180
Q

choose past simple

A

chose

181
Q

Therefore, she shifted from accounting to marketing since she finds interesting to compreheend the customers ,talk with them, and design attractive publications in social media.

A

she shifted from accounting to marketing since she finds IT interesting to compreHEND the customers , talk with them, and design attractive publications ON social media.

182
Q

Moreover, another technique to make career choice is shadowing. In others words, a person can experience a profession for one day, experimenting its activities and learning its duties

A

Moreover, another technique to make A career choice ( career choiceS) is shadowing. In OTHER words, a person can experience a profession for one day, experimenting WITH its activities and learning its duties

183
Q

In contrast, the teacher states that zero medical evidence proves the exact amount of water that a human should consume, like mentioned in the reading passage

A

In contrast, the teacher states that zero medical evidence proves the exact amount of water that a human should consume like mentioned in the reading passage
NO COMMA

184
Q

me and my friends were able to learn efficiently and acquire higher scores thanks to the high-quality and the contemporary environment that my city’s public library provides.

A

I and my friends = subjects. “me” is not subject.

and CONTEMPORARY environment

185
Q

it can determines the student’s will to study hard consistently and the professor’s patience to helping the learner. With these powerful mindsets, any obstacle could be overcame

A

patience IN or WITH. COULD be overCOME

186
Q

His determination to provide high-quality education along with my self-confidence, gradually improved my understanding of mathematical formulas and further solve them readily.

A

to provide A HIGH-QUALITY education along with my self confidence gradually..
(no comma)

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