Grammar insights - Lesson 213

What does "to offset" mean in the context of green energy?

• To ignore emissions

• To balance or compensate for emissions (e.g., by planting trees)

• To increase pollution

• To measure oil barrels

The company (a)   50 workers last month due to falling profits.

• laid off
• hired
• promoted
• transferred

(a)   uses the present perfect continuous.

• Oil prices have fallen to a record
• Oil prices have been falling for mo
• The energy company has invested in
• Workers have lost jobs since 2020.

Match the word to its meaning:

• A sudden benefit or blessing

• Barrel

• A unit for measuring oil

• Edge

• The outer limit

• Godsend

What does "smooth waters ahead" imply in the lesson?

• Dangerous challenges

• Calm and positive future outcomes

• Rising oil prices

• Increased competition

"The oil industry has been increasing its workforce over the past decade."

Which sentence is in the present perfect?

• The energy company is investing in wind power.

• The energy company has invested over a billion dollars.

• Workers are losing jobs.

• Oil prices were high.

Renewable energy projects require careful (a)   to manage costs and profits.

• budgets
• planning
• marketing
• expansion

Why is green energy called a "godsend" for oil workers?

• It pays lower salaries.

• It offers new career opportunities after job losses.

• It requires no training.

• It slows down the economy.

Identify the error: "The energy company has been invest in renewable energy."