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She was worried by the news, so she called the hospital. [Use participle]

Worried by the news, she called the hospital.

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The jewels which were taken by the thieves were very valuable. [Use participle]

The jewels taken by the thieves were very valuable.

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After Jane had made the dinner, she called the children. [Use participle]

After making / having made the dinner, Jane called the children.

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'We use a huge amount of tools in the office every day.' Any mistakes?

'amount of' --> uncountable nouns | 'number of' --> countable nouns | 'a quantity of' or 'quantities' --> both types

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Which one is correct: a lot of researches VS. a lot of research.

The correct form is 'much research' or 'many studies.

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There are a number of reasons why a particular group of people resist new scientific theories. (Use modal verbs for cautiousness)

There could / might be a number of reasons why a particular group of people resist new scientific theories.

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She is studying medicine. She wants to become a doctor. [Clause of Purpose; so that)

She is studying medicine so that she can become a doctor.

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We took a taxi. We didn't want to be late. [Clause of Purpose; so that]

We took a taxi so that we wouldn't be late. | We took a taxi in order / so as NOT to be late.

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'Despite his being rich, he is not happy.' Any Mistakes?

Nope. | Despite the fact that he is rich, he is happy.

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'Despite that it's hot, he's wearing a sweater.' Any mistakes?

Despite the fact that it's hot, he's wearing a sweater. |

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'Despite of the tasteless humor, I enjoyed the film.' Any mistakes?

Despite the tasteless humor, I enjoyed the film. | In spite of the tasteless humor, I enjoyed the film.

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The journey to the city is ........ (long) than I anticipated. [Use the modifying comparative to show a big difference]

The journey to the city is far / a lot / much longer than I anticipated.

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How to pronounce the word 'determine'?

/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/

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How to pronounce the word 'technological'?

BrE: /ˌteknəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ | NAmE: /ˌteknəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/

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Which one is correct: lots of advice VS. lots of advices.

The former as 'advice' is an uncountable noun.

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You will need not only food but also medicine.

Not only will you need food but also medicine.

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