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.
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