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Which option correctly completes the sentence: They found it ……………….
Which option correctly completes the sentence: They found it ……………….
- difficulty
- difficulties
- difficult (correct)
- is difficult
Which option correctly completes the sentence: They think it ……………….
Which option correctly completes the sentence: They think it ……………….
- difficult
- difficulties
- is difficult (correct)
- difficulty
Which word fits best in the context of 'They think it ………………. ' for expressing a belief?
Which word fits best in the context of 'They think it ………………. ' for expressing a belief?
- is difficult (correct)
- difficulty
- difficulties
- difficult
Which option is NOT grammatically correct to complete the sentence: They found it ……………….
Which option is NOT grammatically correct to complete the sentence: They found it ……………….
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In the phrase 'They found it ……………….', which option indicates a state rather than a noun?
In the phrase 'They found it ……………….', which option indicates a state rather than a noun?
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Study Notes
Language Usage in Sentences
- Correctly using adjectives and nouns is essential in English grammar.
- "Difficult" is an adjective used to describe situations or tasks that require effort to complete.
- "Difficulty" is a noun representing the state of being hard or challenging.
- Choosing between "difficult" and "difficulty" affects sentence structure and meaning.
Sentence Structure Examples
- “They found it difficult” employs an adjective to describe the nature of the task.
- “They think it difficult” shows the perception of the task, emphasizing ongoing thought or opinion.
- "Is difficult" can be used for present tense descriptions but requires a subject and auxiliary verb for grammatical correctness.
Grammatical Forms to Note
- Adjectives describe qualities or states (e.g., "difficult").
- Nouns represent people, places, things, or ideas (e.g., "difficulty").
- Understanding the function of these words is key to forming correct sentences.
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