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Practice 17E: Fill in the blanks with the correct word (fewer or less).

1. My uncle needs help now that he can walk.
2. men were needed to move the table.
3. It seems that there are stars in the sky tonight.

4. The cabins have maintenance problems now.
5. She used water in her cup of tea.

Learn vs. Teach
Learn Teach
To gain knowledge or skill in a new activity. To give someone knowledge or to train someone.
Deborah wants to learn how to cook. She learned Tammy has been teaching students in Zambia for
how to make scrambled eggs yesterday. several years. Last year she taught the seniors and
the new freshmen.

Practice 17F: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of learn or teach.

1. The teacher will the class how to use proper grammar.
2. The class how to properly use a dictionary last week.

3. The cook how to make Mexican tortillas last year.
4. me how to cook, Mother.

5. Have you ever someone how to do something?

May vs. Can

May can
To express possibility or to ask permission To express ability and to informally ask permission
John may go to the store after he completes his John can lift 50 pounds of grain with one arm.
chores. May I go to the party on Saturday?

Practice 17G: Fill in the blanks with the correct word (may or can).

1. Kristin just had surgery on her knee. she go down the stairs by herself?
2. I use the truck to drive to the clinic? (formal)

3. I wear your shoes? (informal)
4. John run 3 km easily.
5. John run in a race next week if his ankle heals.

Then vs. Than

Then than
To express a sense of time or what comes next or To form comparisons between two things.
used to be.
She had breakfast and then showered. Kelly is younger than Tammy.

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