MASTERING GRAMMAR & LEXIS UNITS 9-12

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What does 'sold out' mean?

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All available tickets or items have been purchased or are no longer available.

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What is the function of 'of which' in a sentence?

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It is used to introduce a relative clause that provides additional information about a noun, often referring to things.

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What does 'both of whom' indicate in a sentence?

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It refers to two people previously mentioned, emphasizing that the statement applies to both.

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What is the purpose of the word 'why' in a question?

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It is used to ask for the reason or explanation behind something.

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What does 'off season' refer to?

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A time period when a place, such as a tourist destination, experiences fewer visitors.

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Define 'relative clause'.

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A clause that modifies a noun and usually begins with a relative pronoun like who, whom, whose, which, or that.

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What is a 'preposition'?

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A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

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Explain the use of 'that' in restrictive clauses.

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'That' is used to introduce a clause that is essential to the meaning of the sentence.

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What does 'many of which' imply?

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It indicates a subset of a larger group, emphasizing that the statement applies to several items within that group.

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence.