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The“IMPORTANT COMPANY HIRING"case is an example of false information with misleading statistical statements. Even though it includes apparently impressive information, we cannot know if it's real.

It's possible that the company invented the information. It's also possible that some sellers simply receive the base salary and do not get any additional income.

When there is so much difference between 3,000 and 20,000, we don't know the real value within this range because it's too big, and we don't have additional information about the data. For example, what percentage of the employees receive a 3,000 income? What percentage receive 10,000? And what percentage receive $20,o0o? Therefore, verifying the sources of any data presented before accepting it as true statistical information is important.

Grammar

Reported Speech

In reported speech, the reader does not assume that the words are the speaker's exact words; often, they paraphrase the speaker's words"going back one tense."

中Simple present changes to simple past.

Present progressive changes to past progressive.

Simple past changes to past perfect.

Present perfect changes to past perfect.

Will changes to would.

Sample Survey Questions Juan:Do you have access to internet at home?Pedro: Yes,Ido. Juan:How many hours do you spend online?Pedro: I spend five hours a week on the internet.

Reported Speech Pedro said that he had internet access, and that he spent five hours per week on the internet.

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