Q&A - PSLE English
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Pei Chun Public Sch 2011 Prelim
Q23 is based on Simple Machines!
Strange as this topic has been dropped from the syllabus 1 year ago! -
hashroop:
Pei Chun Public Sch 2011 Prelim
Q23 is based on Simple Machines!
Strange as this topic has been dropped from the syllabus 1 year ago!
kindly ignore..wrong posting -
pixiedust:
The connectors 'so' and 'so as to' are used to state a purpose. Consequently, I would go for A2 because the purpose behind buying a tuxedo is to impress Susan. For A1, we cannot say that the purpose behind wanting to impress Susan is to buy a tuxedo.Q: In order to impress Susan, Nick bought a tuxedo.
A1 : Nick wanted to impress Susan so he bought a tuxedo.
A2 : Nick bought a tuxedo so as to impress Susan.
It looks to me both A1 and A2 acceptable ? Is there a preferance ?
However, 'so' can be used in a different way: to state a result or effect. In that case, A1 is perfectly all right.
Given that the source sentence uses 'in order to' which is to state a purpose, I would go for A2.pixiedust:
Yes, keep the 'has'. The consequences of the plan failing flow through to the present.Q: We have to come up with new strategies for our plan. Our plan has failed.
A1: Our plan failed so we have to come up with new strategies for it.
A2: Our plan has failed so we have to come up with new strategies for it.
Is A1 acceptable ? Is it important to include the 'has' which is in the question?
Rgds
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worldangel:
Felt that the synthesis n transformation qs are quite challenging. The grammar items are also tricky.
Paper 1 is easy though so they should be able to score there
Totally agree with your view. :xedfingers: -
Hi,
I posted this in the P5 - English thread and there’s no replies, hence re-posting it here to get help since P5 and P6 English should be about the same.
Need help in the following vocab questions :
Without giving it a second thought, he signed up for it in the hope of transforming himself.
(1) imperiously
(2) imprudently
(3) instinctively
(4) instantaneously
[The ans in ans key is 4, my dd asked me why (3) is not ok. I told that that instantaneously means immediately, i.e. the decision is made very fast hence without thinking, hmm… but not sure is my explanation correct?? Pls help
The speaker was the main reason that spurred him to complete and pass his course with distinction.
(1) inspired
(2) hastened
(3) compelled
(4) encouraged
[The ans is (4). Again, need some help in explaining to her. Her qn is why inspired is not ok] -
elkniwt:
Normally I would wait for ridcully to answer, but he's not been visiting this forum for a while now...Hi,
I posted this in the P5 - English thread and there's no replies, hence re-posting it here to get help since P5 and P6 English should be about the same.
Need help in the following vocab questions :
Without giving it a second thought, he signed up for it in the hope of transforming himself.
(1) imperiously
(2) imprudently
(3) instinctively
(4) instantaneously
[The ans in ans key is 4, my dd asked me why (3) is not ok. I told that that instantaneously means immediately, i.e. the decision is made very fast hence without thinking, hmm... but not sure is my explanation correct?? Pls help
The speaker was the main reason that spurred him to complete and pass his course with distinction.
(1) inspired
(2) hastened
(3) compelled
(4) encouraged
[The ans is (4). Again, need some help in explaining to her. Her qn is why inspired is not ok]
For the first question, 'instinctively', which means acting spontaneously may be acceptable but we have to choose the best option that brings up the meaning of 'without a second thought' which is 'instaneously' which means immediately. (for such questions, there are usually very close answers/options - we just have to pick up the one that best suits the phrase)
As for the second one, I would think 'inspired' would be a better answer because 'encourage' does not have the 'push' factor. Personally, i feel 'inspiring' has the same meaning as spurring someone on.
That's what I think....
hope it helps... -
elkniwt:
(3) is not all right because 'instinct' is to do with natural or innate impulse: It is not an inborn tendency to sign up for things.Without giving it a second thought, he signed up for it in the hope of transforming himself.
(1) imperiously
(2) imprudently
(3) instinctively
(4) instantaneously
[The ans in ans key is 4, my dd asked me why (3) is not ok. I told that that instantaneously means immediately, i.e. the decision is made very fast hence without thinking, hmm... but not sure is my explanation correct?? Pls helpelkniwt:
I think the answer is (1). The sentence uses the term 'the main reason' and this implies a stronger influence than mere encouragement.The speaker was the main reason that spurred him to complete and pass his course with distinction.
(1) inspired
(2) hastened
(3) compelled
(4) encouraged
[The ans is (4). Again, need some help in explaining to her. Her qn is why inspired is not ok]
Rgds
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Verysuperkiasu:
Thanks for the vote of confidence. I prefer to help people learn how to fish rather than do the fishing on every occasion! You are doing a good job and don't always need my services...Normally I would wait for ridcully to answer, but he's not been visiting this forum for a while now...
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KiasuAdult:
ya ya what's the meaning of king maker? Is it the most challenging q in the paper? I felt that this year's el psle was quite manageable though.
Sorry for replying a little late, but was busy with year end stuff. Just to clarify what I mean.
When I say \"king maker\" I meant the differentiating factor that would decide who will be the A*s in the group. As we all know the normal curve is typically applied to all testing situations, and thus the top 10% (speculative number here..) needs that little something that distinguishes them from all the normal As.
In the usual circumstance, the PSLE EL Paper 2 is typically rather standard in its level of difficulty; most of the distinction pupils are able to get around 80/85 plus for that paper. (Usually close to full marks for oral and listening) Therefore the distinguishing factor becomes the Paper 1 where a huge range of scores from 27 to 37 can be expected. (10 marks difference!) Thus I call it the \"king maker\" paper.
However for this year. The paper 1 question was ridiculously easy (the picture composition) the picture looked more like a lower primary picture. And based on the scope, it will be practically impossible to do too badly as long as pupils do a simple recount. Thus I expect to see a bunching in scores for paper 1. Paper 2, however, is a differnt animal altogether. Although deceptively easy, especially for pupils who are too used to colloquial english; \"by random instead of at random\", \"changing the past perfect to present instead of simple past\", etc... it might become the distinguishing factor between the As and A*s; thus I call it the king maker paper. -
Dear ridcully and Verysuperkiasu,
Thank you so much for your help. Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!! Really appreciate!!ridcully:
Thanks for the vote of confidence. I prefer to help people learn how to fish rather than do the fishing on every occasion! You are doing a good job and don't always need my services...Verysuperkiasu:
Normally I would wait for ridcully to answer, but he's not been visiting this forum for a while now...
:celebrate:
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