Q&A - P2 English

[buds]

Heyya Chief,


Make that public caning instead.
Wuahahahahaa!

Crime?
Misleading questions leading to
confused children. And parents!

I'm interested to know the logic
behind the answer deemed correct
by the teacher...

Yeah, English IS wonderful!

[yvetan2020]

Sarah:

Can anyone help with this:


Rearrange the following words into a sentence.

\"he missed because he late was the bus\"

Answer 1 : He missed the bus because he was late.
Answer 2 : He was late because he missed the bus.

Which answer is correct and why?
Thank you.

II think the answer should be 2: He was late because he missed the bus.

Example:
He was punished by the teacher because he talked in the class.
He was out of breath when he arrived because he had been running.

We always describe \"something happen\" because of \"something\"

[KSP]

So was he late for school or late for the bus?


What if he was really overslept and late to catch the bus?

[yvetan2020]

KSP:

So was he late for school or late for the bus?


What if he was really overslept and late to catch the bus?

Logically, we are trying to explain a situation in this instance.
Basically we say that:
We are late because we missed the bus.
We are late because we overslept.
We are late because the bus didn't arrive on time.
We are late because there's a traffic jam.

[AnnT2009]

Please help.


1) It was a pity that the _______ intelligent boy did not win the title during the science competition last week.
a) ---- (blank)
b) more
c) most
d) better

2) _____ she has completed her work, she feels happy.
a) While
b) But
c) Until
d) When

3) It is only a ______ so my grandmother will not carry an umbrealla with her.
a) drizzle
b) thunderstorm
c) shower
d) downpour

Thanks.

[caroline3sg]

1c) most

2d) When
3a) drizzle

[AnnT2009]

Hi caroline3sg,


Thanks for your speedy answer. Your answers are the same as the answer sheet.

Why is the answer for no 1 ~ most ? How to explain to kid.

Q3 My boy argued his grandmother will definitely not take an umbrella coz the shower will stop in no time. Please help.

Thanks.

[caroline3sg]

1) In a competition, there are a lot of people taking part, definitely more than 2 persons, therefore ‘most’


3) ‘Shower’ is rain for a short while, will get drenched. ‘Drizzle’ will not get drenched if never carry umbrella.

[AnnT2009]

THANKS caroline3sg.

[tony]

Can someone who’s kid in P1/P2 tell me - how much writing is there in school?

Eg. P1 - roughly how many sentences of writing a day or week, P2 or even P3 as well.

Tks!