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Which of the following accurately describes the scope of 'not at home' in the text?
Which of the following accurately describes the scope of 'not at home' in the text?
- They were not at home for the whole day (correct)
- They were only not at home for a few hours
- It is unknown if they were at home or not
- They were at home for part of the day
Which statement accurately describes the scope of 'wasn't listening all the time' in the text?
Which statement accurately describes the scope of 'wasn't listening all the time' in the text?
- I wasn't listening for the whole time
- I was listening all the time
- I sometimes listend (correct)
- It is unclear if I was listening or not
Which of the following accurately describes the scope of 'not at home for the whole day' in the text?
Which of the following accurately describes the scope of 'not at home for the whole day' in the text?
- They were at home for the whole day
- They were sometimes at home for part of the day (correct)
- They were only not at home for a few hours
- It is unknown if they were at home or not
Wh-clauses are used for expressing ideas, not facts.
Wh-clauses are used for expressing ideas, not facts.
The use of 'should' in dependent clauses represents a fact.
The use of 'should' in dependent clauses represents a fact.
The use of 'may' expresses the possibility of ideas.
The use of 'may' expresses the possibility of ideas.
Using 'may not' expresses impossibility.
Using 'may not' expresses impossibility.
'It’s a pity that you should have to leave' is a fact.
'It’s a pity that you should have to leave' is a fact.
'There can be life on Mars' is correct.
'There can be life on Mars' is correct.
Which of the following accurately describes the difference between 'Did you know that the minister has agreed' and 'Do you know whether the minister has agreed'?
Which of the following accurately describes the difference between 'Did you know that the minister has agreed' and 'Do you know whether the minister has agreed'?
What is the difference between 'I regret that you should leave your hometown' and 'I regret that you leave your hometown'?
What is the difference between 'I regret that you should leave your hometown' and 'I regret that you leave your hometown'?
What is the difference between 'He can’t be working at this time' and 'He may not be working'?
What is the difference between 'He can’t be working at this time' and 'He may not be working'?
Which is well-paired between 'past certainty' and 'certainty about the past'?
Which is well-paired between 'past certainty' and 'certainty about the past'?
Which of the following is a correct use of 'will' and 'must' to express a prediction?
Which of the following is a correct use of 'will' and 'must' to express a prediction?
Which of the following accurately describes the difference between 'must' and 'will' when expressing certainty or prediction?
Which of the following accurately describes the difference between 'must' and 'will' when expressing certainty or prediction?