Mistakes You Don’t Want to Makeon your Exam

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By Naomi Ganin-Epstein

MistakeNumber Two

I see … in the text:In the “Game Room” we have many games, such as board games and puzzles. Open every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoon.

I see … in the question:Q: How many times a week is the Game Room open?

I answer:

Many games such as board games and puzzles. x

Look again!

Q: How many times a week is the Game Room open?

It is open everySunday, Tuesday and Thursday

1 + 1 + 1 = 3 times

Now check and see if you

knowthe difference between

•How many….?•How much…?•How long…?•How often…?•How old…?

Questions That Begin With The Word “HOW”

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First - answer the question .

Then – check your answer.

Good luck!

How often does he go fishing?

a – Because he needs the money.

b – Five days a week.

c – Early in the morning.

How often…?

He goes fishing five days a week.

How long did it take to build this castle?

a – 35 years. b – 150 metres.

c – A long time ago.

How long…?

It took 35 years to build this castle.

How long is this squirrel's tail?

a – 20 centimeters.

b – The long tail helps the squirrel climb trees.

c – Squirrels always have long tails.

How long…?

The tail is 20 centimeters long.

How many people are in the boat?

a – It is a big boat. b – Two people are in the boat.

c – It costs $10 an hour to rent the boat.

How many…?

Two people are in the boat.

How much does the corn cost?

a – 3 pieces of corn.

b – One dollar.

c – I like corn very much!

How much…?

It costs a dollar.

How old is this child?

a – He’s not old, he’s young.

b – He looks old because of his clothes.

c – He’s 2 years old.

How old…?

He’s two years old.