Burlington High Intermediate Module 2 Education

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What does 'dropped out of' mean in the context of education?

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To 'drop out of' means to leave school or a course before completion, often due to personal circumstances or new commitments.

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What is the correct relative pronoun to refer to people?

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The correct relative pronoun to refer to people is 'who'.

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What is the infinitive form of a verb?

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The infinitive form of a verb is the base form, often preceded by 'to', such as 'to stop'.

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What is the function of the word 'that' in a sentence?

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The word 'that' is used as a relative pronoun to introduce a clause that provides more information about a noun.

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What does 'on purpose' mean?

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'On purpose' means intentionally or deliberately, as opposed to accidentally.

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What is the difference between 'which' and 'that' in relative clauses?

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'Which' is used for non-restrictive clauses (providing extra information), while 'that' is used for restrictive clauses (essential information).

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun, such as 'stopping' in 'stopping smoking'.

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What does it mean to 'increase skills'?

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To 'increase skills' means to improve or enhance one's abilities or competencies in a particular area.

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What is the purpose of using relative clauses in sentences?

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Relative clauses provide additional information about a noun, helping to clarify or specify which noun is being referred to.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to form complex sentences.