Q&A - PSLE English

[htn]

Hi, please help.


I _____ my ex-classmate whom I have not met for many years.

a) ran into b) ran across

May I know what is the answer? And why?

TIA

[Kangkangteo]

slmkhoo:

Jamesbond:

1) Two copper coins....are OR is....a lot of money to a poor widow.

are is my answer....but y they have given is?

2) The team members practice playing basketball three times a week. They also go swimming three times a week.
...................................as often as ......................
:imdrowning: :imdrowning:

1) \"is\" because the 'two copper coins' refers to a single amount, not individual coins. Contrast: \"Two copper coins are in her hand.\"

2) The team members practise playing basketball and go swimming as often as three times a week.
This is not a good equivalent sentence as it implies that the maximum frequency is 3 times a week while the original sentences state '3 times a week' as a definite frequency. But I can't think of another way of doing it.
Also note that 'practise' as a verb is spelled with 's' not 'c' in British English.

Is this acceptable?
The team members practise playing basketball as often as go swimming three times a week.

[Kangkangteo]

htn:

Hi, please help.


I _____ my ex-classmate whom I have not met for many years.

a) ran into b) ran across

May I know what is the answer? And why?

TIA

The answer is (a).

[jetsetter]

PiggyLalala:

Nebbermind:

[quote=\"PiggyLalala\"]Thank you all the teachers. Appreciate yr time and effort.


May I ask if the same question is changed to 'Mary has the opportunity to .... ..?', without barely, what would be the answer, hasn't she or doesn't she? TIA.

This one I'll go for 'hasn't' coz I have nothing else to bio...waiting to see what the 'chers say!!!

I will pick the answer doesn't she.[/quote]I'm inclined towards that too, cos you're able to insert the Dummy 'do' before the possessive 'has' to show emphasis. 'Mary does have the opportunity..., doesn't she?'

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However, some grammar websites accept both. :frustrated:

[sharonkhoo]

Kangkangteo:

slmkhoo:

[quote=\"Jamesbond\"]1) Two copper coins....are OR is....a lot of money to a poor widow.

are is my answer....but y they have given is?

2) The team members practice playing basketball three times a week. They also go swimming three times a week.
...................................as often as ......................
:imdrowning: :imdrowning:

1) \"is\" because the 'two copper coins' refers to a single amount, not individual coins. Contrast: \"Two copper coins are in her hand.\"

2) The team members practise playing basketball and go swimming as often as three times a week.
This is not a good equivalent sentence as it implies that the maximum frequency is 3 times a week while the original sentences state '3 times a week' as a definite frequency. But I can't think of another way of doing it.
Also note that 'practise' as a verb is spelled with 's' not 'c' in British English.

Is this acceptable?
The team members practise playing basketball as often as go swimming three times a week.[/quote]Doesn't sound right.

[Learning Partners]

Kangkangteo:

slmkhoo:

[quote=\"Jamesbond\"]1) Two copper coins....are OR is....a lot of money to a poor widow.

are is my answer....but y they have given is?

2) The team members practice playing basketball three times a week. They also go swimming three times a week.
...................................as often as ......................
:imdrowning: :imdrowning:

1) \"is\" because the 'two copper coins' refers to a single amount, not individual coins. Contrast: \"Two copper coins are in her hand.\"

2) The team members practise playing basketball and go swimming as often as three times a week.
This is not a good equivalent sentence as it implies that the maximum frequency is 3 times a week while the original sentences state '3 times a week' as a definite frequency. But I can't think of another way of doing it.
Also note that 'practise' as a verb is spelled with 's' not 'c' in British English.

Is this acceptable?
The team members practise playing basketball as often as go swimming three times a week.[/quote]
The team members practise playing basketball three times a week, as often as they go swimming.

[sharonkhoo]

Learning Partners:

slmkhoo:

[quote=\"Jamesbond\"]1) Two copper coins....are OR is....a lot of money to a poor widow.

are is my answer....but y they have given is?

2) The team members practice playing basketball three times a week. They also go swimming three times a week.
...................................as often as ......................
:imdrowning: :imdrowning:

1) \"is\" because the 'two copper coins' refers to a single amount, not individual coins. Contrast: \"Two copper coins are in her hand.\"

2) The team members practise playing basketball and go swimming as often as three times a week.
This is not a good equivalent sentence as it implies that the maximum frequency is 3 times a week while the original sentences state '3 times a week' as a definite frequency. But I can't think of another way of doing it.
Also note that 'practise' as a verb is spelled with 's' not 'c' in British English.

The team members practise playing basketball three times a week, as often as they go swimming.[/quote]This is better than my effort as it has the same meaning as the original sentences. Go with this one!

[vk2kv]

Please help and explain.

Thank you.


The teacher reminded us not to be greedy. She wanted us to only take five buns or ________________ per group.

(1) few
(2) less
(3) fewer
(4) lesser

[vk2kv]

Another question.

Pls help and explain.

Karen is allowed to use the computer. She must fulfil the conditions set by her parents.

____________________________________ provided that

_______________________.

[PiggyLalala]

vk2kv:

Another question.

Pls help and explain.

Karen is allowed to use the computer. She must fulfil the conditions set by her parents.

____________________________________ provided that

_______________________.

Karen is allowed to use the computer provided that she fulfils the conditions set by her parents.