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the Latter is…

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last mentioned

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Disagree strongly

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take issue with

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As an easy definition, described in basic terms

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Simple put

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As in the past they were , SYNONYM

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As they ONCE WERE

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Expression to explain a name

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As its name suggests

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synonym of “another reason of this..”

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This GIVE THEM ANOTHER ADVANTAGE

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Althought when means contrast can also be replaced by :

and their positions are

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Though

Beginning or middle

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Synonym of intention, objective ( 2 )

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  • aim

- TO This end

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Whatever it happens, Anyway

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At any rate

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To do it very soon; __ __ ___ ___ giving up, she finally…

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On the verge of

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To emphasize the term; By this particular characteristic ( synonym)

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By its very definition;

very = special

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4 Usages of Though

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1) Contrast ( beginning, middle after “,” ) ; I do not usually drink coffee, though I’ve had 2 cups today.” Though Marta is a small island, its history is incredible rich .
I don’t like to drink coffee, I’ve had 2 cups today THOUGH.

2) As though= like; He acted Though he is angry
3) End= anyways I already had eaten, thanks though

4) after adjective: Small though the island is, Malta has a long and rich history.

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Classify the following transitions :

  • Overall
  • despite
  • Subsequently
  • Nevertheless
  • Correspondingly
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Conclusion
Contrast

Cause and effect
Contrast

Cause and effect

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Alem disso

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Aside from the …

Aside from the health consequences, the skills can also be slumped

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Paraphrase “ everyday “

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On a daily basis

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Risky paraphrase

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Fraught with risk

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Draw on

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Extract resources. Use smt or someone for a beneficial way

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To win the favor of

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to be aproval of someone

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Another way to say “ which “. When you want to extend the info

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Whereby

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Another way to say “ If not for the reason”

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If not for the fact

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Another way to say “After that..”

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Thereafter

From then on

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Absolutely not

another meaning

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No means; This by no means is the key to success, but it can be an opportunity to learn new things
Not at all: it is by no means certain that we will finish the project in mid of July

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Synonym of to origin

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To came into being ;

The history of how the university came into being is fascinating

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Another way to say “caused”

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attributed; Her success can be attributed to 3 main factors

A attributed to B = B caused A

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another way to say “knows”

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informed

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another way to say “learning process”

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academic process; educational process

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27
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Besides has 3 usages

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1) Except
3) Even if
4) In addition or Together with

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Explain “besides”:

The school will expel him for being a bully. Besides not now,he will be expelled by others reasons

Besides it gives clear power to the government, ..
Beside it giver power to the government, It can also

A

Both refer to “ even if”

1) even if the student is not expelled this time, he will be expelled some other time.
2) even if does not give power, it needs..

3) In addition to giving, it also…

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However, nevertheless are __, which means can not use to

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join 2 clauses within a sentence

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X Recommend to put But and __ in the beginning of sentences, because are

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yet, are conjuctions

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However , but , though tends to ___

- Neverthless, yet, despite tends to __

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opposite relationship

Emphasize the stark contrast

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It is sunny outside; neverthless, it is cold ( January in BR)
It is sunny outside, but it is cold ( June)

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;neverthless, - need to start a sentence “;” . followed by comma. Emphasizes it

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Thus x Therefore x Hence

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Therefore: conclusion
Thus: the result of a ALREADY MENTIONED before = Consenquently

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Coodrinating conjuctions ( ), should have a comma __ when is linking 2 ___ clauses.

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yet, but, and, nor, or so ;

Comma before when is linking 2 INDEpendent clauses

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When x to use comma in coordinating conjunctions ( ) (2)

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yet,but, or , nor, so , and
Between 2 objects, subjects ;

  • Beggining of a sentence. But, she… (x)
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Instead can use at the __ of a sentence. While __ and __ can not.

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end of sentence; x rather and besides

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Thereby usage

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I did that so I got that RESULT ; + ING ;
Immediately before the verb

The team lost the final game, THEREBY missING the playoffs.

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Therein usage

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In this situation. Can replace with “its” .
After with semicolon ;

The new contract does not allow for extended maternity lean; therein lies the problem for the union, 60% of whose membership is women

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Thereof usage

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Of that ;
Both parties had their sights focused on the northern regions, especially the demographics thereof, and were preparing for a war.
… focused on the northern regions, especially the demographics of that ( of the northern regions)

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Thereafter pontuaction

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; thereafter,

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Thereof can use at __ of a sentence.

Thereafter, therein, therefore use in __ of a sentence

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within in a sentence; middle

Beginnning or middle

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Whereby

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By which ; In accordance whith
After a FULL clause ; no comma

The company introduced a new incentive program whereby all employees were given an equal shot at the bonuses.

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Wherein

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In which; During which

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44
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The team leader gathered his group and gave them a motivational speech __ he proceeded to promise them bonuses for exceeding the company’s targets.

a) whereby
b) therein
c) wherein

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in which he proceeded to.. = WHEREIN he pro..

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Both candidates were targeting businesses in the northern districts of the state as well as the constituents __ in an effort to motivate more people to vote at the primaries

a) thereof
b) wherein
c) therein
d) thereby

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as well as the constituents thereof, in an effort…

= as the constituents of that, in an effort

46
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The proposal, and more specifically the recommendations ___, was rejected by the board.

a) thereof
b) whereby
c) therein

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specifically, the recommendations therein were rejected..

= the recommendations in that, were rejected

47
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The department has introduced new rules to cut down on employee absenteeism __ workers who miss more than ten wor days per year may be laid off.

a) therein
b) whereby
c) wherein

A

cut down on employee absenteeism whereby workers who miss..

employee absenteeism by which workers who miss

48
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Several of the terms of the contract have not been upheld, __ making the contract null and void (canceled)

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have not been upheld, thereby makING the contract

= been upheld, by that ( as a result)

49
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Their own career

Is there something incorrect? Why

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Own x ; “their” is already possessive pronoun

50
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They showed their offices __ are really modern

a) that
b) which
c) whom

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, which ar

51
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I just talked with our client __ company is really having a success

a) whose
b) who
c) which

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whose company is

52
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(adj) prevalent ; everywhere

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widespread + noun

be + widespread

53
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Everyday x every day

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everyday : very common ; this works as everyday items

every day : frequency : I go to shool everyday

54
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the stabilizing force of something

have courage

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  • be the backbone

- have the backbone to

55
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Fill with the alternatives of “do”

A successful lawyer is not just about knowing the law; it is also about knowing how to __ an investigation.

The man __ an injustice during the exam

A

conduct an invstigation.

commit an injustice

56
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Scientists usually do experiments on animals before they do these experiments on humans

Correct it

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Sicentists usually experiment on animal before they CONDUCT these experiments ( tests ) on humans;

Experiments ( noun) -> experiment ( verb )

57
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take measurements x take measurements OF

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Take measurements OF: evaluate ; In front of this pandemic, the manager should take measurements of the number of fans in the shows .m

Take measurements: measure the height, length…

58
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takes effect

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begin to work as planned ; become active

59
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x believe completely ;

take ___

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With a grain of salt;

They took the news with a grain of salt, believing that the new vaccine will take time to takes effect

60
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take __ account

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take into account ; consider something before making a decision
Teachers should take into account the students abilities and backgrounds before designing their classes .

61
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take __ granted ;

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assume smt is true without any evidence
x appreciate someone , respect and use them continuously

  • Many students take university admission for granted and fail to properly prepare their applications.
  • The freedom given by parents, will make the kids starts to take for granted .
62
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Take time x Take THE time

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Takes time: requires time

Take THE time x be in a hurry , Do at the proper peace

63
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make ends meet

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earn a livable income ; Despite holding down two jobs, many low - wage earners struggle to make ends meet .

64
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make do

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manage with smt limited that is available
As government budgests shrink each year, schools find themselves to make do broken equipment. ( = find a way to cope with the difficulty situation )

65
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make noise

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complain; Every election, leading politicians make noise in the media about the plight of the poor to earn votes.

66
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make light __

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make light of ; reduce the significance

Pshycologists warned the parents to not make light of their children’s perceived hurts as this will lead them to hide future problems

67
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synonym of in reality

A

in effect ( also means be active )

68
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in theory x in practice

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in theory : a fact
in practice : some parts is skeptical

Everyone in this country has an equal opportunity to achieve success, in theory. In practice, however, the wealthy have an advantage over the economically challenged

69
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IN HAND X ON HAND X AT HAND

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IN: in control
on hand : readily available ; any book you have on hand will be fine for this long trip

at hand : currently needing to be addressed ; First let’s complete the task at hand, then worry about the media’s critique

70
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better lifesytle

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better way of life
higher standard of living
better condition of life

71
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risky route

A 
risk = harzedous ; uncertain 
route = journey
72
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occurrence synonym

A

event; incident

73
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leader of a country

A

ruler

74
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take advatage __

A

of

(x) from

75
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have more interest _-

A

in

(x) on (x) to

76
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DIFFERENCE OF X DIFFERENCE IN

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of : what KIND of difference; they have a difference of opinions.

in : WHERE its the difference: the difference is IN THE COLORs

77
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habitants are _- (less or more) common. So, use __- to replace

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less; inHABITANTS = PERMANENT RESIDENTS

78
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focus __

A

on

(x) in

79
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acknowledging x been acknowledge

A

acknowledging is right

80
Q

curiosity __

A

about

81
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Kate, an only child , demands a lot of attention.
The opera singer Maria Callas had myopia.
The award-winning teacher Mrs. Becky Armstrong was honored at graduation for her impact on students’ lives.

Both are __ the subject. However why one have comma and other no ;

A

Identifying

“,” : x essential info “an only child “.

82
Q

Before the movie let’s get some popcorn.
After riding his bike around the neighborhood twice, Rob was sweating profusely.

Both are Introductory phases, but why one need a comma and another doesn’t

A

short phases: optional

Long phases- 2 prepositional phases ( after his ; around the ) : comma

83
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turn out ( 2 meaning)

A
  • end up being = turn out to be
  • result; Never lie to your resume, because if it turns out that you don’t possess such skills, your reputation will be damaged.
84
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ought to and its usage

A
  • I should have done that thing, but I did not. So I’m regretting
  • smt ideal, expected; We ought to meet a celebrity here
  • X + modal verbs: “she can ought to be more flexible “ ( x, can is modal verb too). Does she ought to finish it ? (x) Does x be with ought
  • Negative: oughtn’t (x) ; ought NOT to
  • modal verb = x change in plural, genre, ..
85
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“people, in general, believe” you can say

A

it is believed

(x) is believed

86
Q

( in conclusion) “It is believable to state that” replace it

A

It is conceivable that

87
Q

at the expense of smt ; provide examples

A

when you are doing smt at the expense of another thing, the 1a thing is harming the 2a.
When parents find their kids in a danger, they would put their lives at the expense of their children

88
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opposing opinions x opposite opinions

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opposing: when the voices are/were ACTIVELY against towards each other
opposite: when the voices x know each other

89
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do we need comma after “This is because” and “ , since people(…)

A

This is because, (x)

NO

90
Q

Available in x on x at

A

in: to look in a book
on: the thing is attached to smt ( available on platforms)

at: when you need to go get ( it is available at the professor’s office)

91
Q

He has a lot of difficulty to read long articles

correct it

A

He has a lot of difficulties reading long articles

92
Q

another advantage of Podcast is the accessible characteristic of it.

Correct it

A

another advantage of Podcast is its accessible characteristic.

93
Q

The professor disagrees with it or remains ___ with it

toefl integrated

A

remains doubtful

94
Q

both present opposing ideas or __ ___ views about

toefl integrated

A

hold conflicting

95
Q

a small number of staffs

It is correct or not

A

no

Staffs( x) IS NOT COUNTABLE -> Staff
“a small number of workers”

96
Q

data plural form

A

datas(x)

DATA

97
Q

there are an endless amount of benefits that the internet can provides for a nation, which will be further explained in this essay.
correct

A

there IS an endless amount of benefits that the internet can PROVIDE for a nation, which will be further explained in this essay.

98
Q

He used to own a traditional company that was stucked in the olds ways of business.

A

was stuck

99
Q

Both passages discuss how useful the batteries are in today’s world.

A

how useful batteries are

100
Q

the Hydrogen plays

the Hydrogen cells plays

A

Hydrogen plays..

the Hydrogen cells play..

101
Q

the wasted amount by the batteries are less expensive than the other ones.

A

THE AMOUNT by the batteries IS less expensive

102
Q

First of all, nowadays, an endless amount of events powerfully distracts a lot of young people to focus on more important things, like study and enjoy family’s moment.

A

more important things, like studyING and enjoyING family’s momentS

103
Q

I learned how to prevent from being distracted by the Social Media

A

I learned how to PREVENT BEING DISTR

104
Q

In fact, it can also noticed that the society always has a “too busy” excuse to avoid slowing down their daily lives.

A

it can also BE NOTICED that SOCIETY always

105
Q

she research through: nature, technology,and real-life experiences

A

(x) colon, because THROUGH ALREADY INTRODUCE THE LIST

she research through nature, tech,…

105
Q

she research through: nature, technology,and real-life experiences

A

(x) colon, because THROUGH ALREADY INTRODUCE THE LIST

she research through nature, tech,…

106
Q

Therefore, the monetary aid for this area is not weak as the reading passage suggests.

improve the writing

A

is not weak AS SUGGESTED IN the reading passage

107
Q

Moreover, on one hand, the article assures that there is an absence of financial support.

improve the writing

A

financial support is absent to archaeological research,

108
Q

However, in the reality, they found the lectures more difficult due to the requirement of self-discipline and the need to learn how to corporate technology with studies.
correct the form

A

However, in the reality, they found the lectures more difficult due to the NEED FOR self-discipline and LEARNING how to corporate technology with studies.

109
Q

With this in mind, Nelson Mandela is one of the greatest example to this heroine figure.

A

one of the greates EXAMPLES OF this heroine

110
Q

is there a comma between 2 independent clauses separated by “and”

A

no

111
Q

A difference in eletronegativity between the value of 0.5 and 07 [usually] result in polar molecular forces, while a difference in…

a) no change
b) results
c) have resulted
d) are resulting

A

B - in accordance to “ a difference “

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