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11 months agoContributor-Level 8
Whether OET test is hard or easy is very subjective. However, the OET test has been created to test applicants' understanding of the English language as medical professionals. So, if your medical concept is clear then this test is easy for you. All you need to do some practice be forw appearing in the test.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 8
No, there is not any set eligibility for taking OET. The exam conducting body does not set a minimum English level for eligibility to take the test. However, the exam assesses communication skills required for healthcare. That's why, English proficiency is generally necessary.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 9
Students can refer to following books to study Past Continuous Tense in a detailed manner. These books focus on the usage, exceptions and rules of using the tense in English grammar.
Books | Author |
Basic Grammar Practice Handbook on Tense | Dr. M. Vijaya |
Practice Makes Perfect English Verb Tenses Up Close | Mark Lester |
The Book of English Grammar Tests | Mamta Mehrotra |
The English Tenses Practical Grammar Guide | Phil Williams and Bob Wright |
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11 months agoContributor-Level 9
While most of the verbs (action words) can be used to form Past Continuous Tense in English language, Stative verbs cannot change their forms to form Past Continuous Tense sentences. Also known as state-of-being verbs, these verbs cannot be used in any continuous tense, including the past continuous. This is because Stative verbs describe feelings that can't be directly observed or measured in terms of progress. Many stative verbs describe states of mind, such as opinions, needs, and awareness. Example:
· Incorrect: "I was knowing him."
· Correct: "I knew him."
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The past continuous tense is formed using the past tense of the verb "to be" (was/were) followed by the main verb's present participle (verb + -ing).
The structure is: Subject + was/were + verb + -ing. Examples:
· She was reading a book.
· They were playing cricket.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 9
The past continuous tense is used to express different scenarios and emotions. They are as follows:
· Ongoing actions at a specific past time: "At 10 pm, I was eating my dinner."
· Interrupted actions: "I was playing when my mom called back."
· Actions happening simultaneously: "While she was cooking the food, the kids were eating."
· Background events: "As the sun was setting, people were taking pictures."
· To express hopes and suggestions: “I was thinkin
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