English Grammar - Read Mode
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Because 'the' is repeated before 'President' ('The Headmaster and the President'), it indicates two separate individuals. Therefore, the plural verb 'were' is used.
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'Put off' is a phrasal verb meaning to postpone or delay. The proverb advises not to delay tasks that can be done immediately.
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This is a quote from Shakespeare's Henry IV. The relative pronoun 'that' refers to 'head' (singular), so the verb must be singular: 'wears'.
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The conjunction 'lest' (meaning 'for fear that') is traditionally followed by 'should' + base verb. It expresses a negative purpose.
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The action of 'interrupting' happened at a specific point during the continuous action of 'reading'. Thus, the simple past 'interrupted' is used for the sudden event.
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The proverb is 'A man is known by the company he keeps', meaning a person's character is judged by the people they associate with.
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The causative verb 'make' is followed by the object ('the students') and the base form of the verb ('write') without 'to'.
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'Curtailed' means reduced in extent or quantity. In a financial crisis, spending needs to be reduced, so 'curtailed' is the most appropriate word fitting the context.
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'Machinery' is an uncountable noun referring to machines collectively. It does not take an article 'a' or a plural form 'machineries'. 'Machine' refers to a single unit.
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Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere and weather processes. 'Moisture' (humidity, precipitation) is a key concept in meteorology.