15 Questions
Which of the following accurately describes the scope of 'not at home' in the text?
They were not at home for the whole day
Which statement accurately describes the scope of 'wasn't listening all the time' in the text?
I sometimes listend
Which of the following accurately describes the scope of 'not at home for the whole day' in the text?
They were sometimes at home for part of the day
Wh-clauses are used for expressing ideas, not facts.
True
The use of 'should' in dependent clauses represents a fact.
False
The use of 'may' expresses the possibility of ideas.
False
Using 'may not' expresses impossibility.
False
'It’s a pity that you should have to leave' is a fact.
False
'There can be life on Mars' is correct.
False
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'?
The former expresses a fact, while the latter is a neutral inquiry
What is the difference between 'I regret that you should leave your hometown' and 'I regret that you leave your hometown'?
The former expresses an idea, while the latter is a fact
What is the difference between 'He can’t be working at this time' and 'He may not be working'?
The former expresses impossibility, while the latter expresses possibility
Which is well-paired between 'past certainty' and 'certainty about the past'?
'past certainty' -> Someone had to lose the game.
Which of the following is a correct use of 'will' and 'must' to express a prediction?
They will have arrived by tomorrow.
Which of the following accurately describes the difference between 'must' and 'will' when expressing certainty or prediction?
'Will' is used to express a prediction, while 'must' is used to express certainty.
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