Q&A - PSLE English

[jetsetter]

vsk:

jetsetter:

[quote=\"vsk\"]

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.

Hi, Just curious why it is not 'fulfils' ?. Thanks.

The thing is, the answer should be: \"fulfils\".

Why? Because \"provided that\" (though \"conditional\" in nature) doesn't quite trigger the SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD. Use the INDICATIVE MOOD, which takes the 's', as Piggylala has suggested.

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/diction%20...%20vided-that

I've seen this in legal docs, so it's ok.

:thankyou: for the clarification.[/quote]You are welcome. Please click on my correct link if in doubt.

Good Night.

[vsk]

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May I know what is the answer ?

For 25 informal

1. unstructured
2. unofficial
3. relaxing
4. natural

I feel that the answer is 2. However, the answer provided 1. Please help to clarify. TIA.

[jetsetter]

vsk:

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May I know what is the answer ?

For 25 informal

1. unstructured
2. unofficial
3. relaxing
4. natural

I feel that the answer is 2. However, the answer provided 1. Please help to clarify. TIA.

(2) not appropriate. The lessons are authorised by an official authority!

(1) is usually used to describe teaching methodology, flow of lessons, no? Contextual clues in preceding sentences: freely, leeway

[sharonkhoo]

jetsetter:

vsk:

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.

Hi, Just curious why it is not 'fulfils' ?. Thanks.

The thing is, the answer should be: \"fulfils\".

Why? Because \"provided that\" (though \"conditional\" in nature) doesn't quite trigger the SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD. Use the INDICATIVE MOOD, which takes the 's', as Piggylala has suggested.

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/provided-that

I've seen this in legal docs, so it's ok.

I stand corrected. Thanks!

[vsk]

jetsetter:

vsk:

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May I know what is the answer ?

For 25 informal

1. unstructured
2. unofficial
3. relaxing
4. natural

I feel that the answer is 2. However, the answer provided 1. Please help to clarify. TIA.

(2) not appropriate. The lessons are authorised by an official authority!

(1) is usually used to describe teaching methodology, flow of lessons, no? Contextual clues in preceding sentences: freely, leeway

:thankyou: Jetsetter

[Kangkangteo]

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).

The school teacher has advised the pupils to use \"ran across\" if both \"ran into\" and \"ran across\" are the options provided. Does anyone know the reasons for doing so?

[sharonkhoo]

Kangkangteo:

Kangkangteo:

[quote=\"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).

The school teacher has advised the pupils to use \"ran across\" if both \"ran into\" and \"ran across\" are the options provided. Does anyone know the reasons for doing so?[/quote]Both are OK in this case. Not a good question.

[vsk]

You must have all the materials in order for the experiment to work


Answer:
1) The experiment will not work unless you have all the materials

2) The experiment will not work if you do not have all the materials

Which one is correct ?.

Please help.

[mddina]

Help me to answer below synthesis question


"All of the items are expensive"

[jjxy mum]

Mr Li asked the coach, "Has James ______ round the track in the shortest possible time?"

1. Run
2. Ran
3.Running

Pls help, thanks!