Q&A - P4 English
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Quick qn : I always drop things and that is why my friends call me ______ fingers.
(1) clumsy
(2) oily
(3) butter
(4) jelly
Why is the answer (3) ? Seems jelly fingers makes sense even by not checking up the dictionary. Kindly explain. MTIA. -
Mum1113:
Quick qn : I always drop things and that is why my friends call me ______ fingers.
(1) clumsy
(2) oily
(3) butter
(4) jelly
Why is the answer (3) ? Seems jelly fingers makes sense even by not checking up the dictionary. Kindly explain. MTIA.
That is a commonly used idiomatic expression. There is no such thing as jelly finger. A butter finger is someone who drops something. It really applies to someone who drops stuff on a regular basis. -
Many tks
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Hi All,
Need to consult the experts here :salute:
How do you explain the connector, \"Although\"? Trying to explain to DD1 but she still has difficulties understanding; maybe my explanation is not good enough? :scratchhead:
Example:
1) John has apologised repeatedly, Billie refuses to forgive John. (Although)
DD's answer: Billie refuses to forgive John although he has apologised repeatedly.
Correct answer: Although John has apologised repeatedly, Billie refuses to forgive him.
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The word \"although\" is a subordinating conjunction and it joins a subordinate (dependent statement) clause to a main (independent statement) clause.
For instance:-
Main clause:- \"Billie refuses to forgive John.\"
Subordinate clause:- \"John has apologised repeatedly\"
A subordinating conjunction always comes at the beginning of a subordinate clause. It \"introduces\" a subordinate clause. However, a subordinate clause can sometimes come after and sometimes before a main clause. Thus, two structures are possible:
1. Although John has apologised repeatedly, Billie refuses to forgive John.
2. Billie refused to forgive John although he has apologised repeatedly.
Hopefully I have clear your doubts. -
laughingcat:
The word \"although\" is a subordinating conjunction and it joins a subordinate (dependent statement) clause to a main (independent statement) clause.
For instance:-
Main clause:- \"Billie refuses to forgive John.\"
Subordinate clause:- \"John has apologised repeatedly\"
A subordinating conjunction always comes at the beginning of a subordinate clause. It \"introduces\" a subordinate clause. However, a subordinate clause can sometimes come after and sometimes before a main clause. Thus, two structures are possible:
1. Although John has apologised repeatedly, Billie refuses to forgive John.
2. Billie refused to forgive John although he has apologised repeatedly.
Hopefully I have clear your doubts.
Hi laughingcat,
Thanks so much for the clear & in-depth explanation; appreciates much :celebrate: .
May I know where or which book that I can refer to for more explanation on \"connectors\"? :thankyou: -
Hi Champion, no problem at all. Glad that I can help. You can try to get hold of the book "The New First Aid in English" by Angus Maciver. There is also an answer book as well. I remember I bought it at popular bookstore years ago.
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laughingcat:
Hi Champion, no problem at all. Glad that I can help. You can try to get hold of the book \"The New First Aid in English\" by Angus Maciver. There is also an answer book as well. I remember I bought it at popular bookstore years ago.
Hi laughingcat,
:thankyou: so much for your recommendation :celebrate: . May I check is it the following book? http://www.popular.com.sg/jsp/product/product_detail.jsp?vca001=281&vpd001=45653#%5Bimg%5Dhttp://i55.tinypic.com/27z9eoo.jpg\"> -
The above picture is the answer book only. There is another one which is the "textbook" which have the explanation cum exercises. The main book is much thicker and it cost around $12.20. The answer book cost $6.30.
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laughingcat:
May I just add that it is important to state that connectors express a relationship; they are not simply 'joining' words.The word \"although\" is a subordinating conjunction and it joins a subordinate (dependent statement) clause to a main (independent statement) clause.
For instance:-
Main clause:- \"Billie refuses to forgive John.\"
Subordinate clause:- \"John has apologised repeatedly\"
A subordinating conjunction always comes at the beginning of a subordinate clause. It \"introduces\" a subordinate clause. However, a subordinate clause can sometimes come after and sometimes before a main clause. Thus, two structures are possible:
1. Although John has apologised repeatedly, Billie refuses to forgive John.
2. Billie refused to forgive John although he has apologised repeatedly.
Hopefully I have clear your doubts.
In the case of 'although', the relationship expressed is one of contrast.
Rgds
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