Q&A - P4 English
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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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laughingcat:
how come refused instead of refuses?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. -
Champion:
:thankyou: for the recommendation. Have been trying to look for a good english guide for years.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\">
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sorry, side track a bit .... they also have 'First Aid in Maths'.
can click inside to view contents:-
http://www.amazon.co.uk/First-Aid-Mathematics-Robert-Sulley/dp/1444116584/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1307355923&sr=1-2
ok, back to English.
laughingcat, where you buy 'First Aid in English' ?
Popular bookshop ? -
Hi,
Q) The flock of geese ___________ the poor little kitten.
attack or attacks?
_______________________________________________
Q1) My mother ___________ some tuna sandwiches for us to bring along for the excursion this Friday.
Child's answer: will prepare
Answer key: shall prepare
Q2) I __________return you the cookbook this Wednesday.
Child's answer: will
Answer key: shall
When to use 'will' and when to use 'shall'?
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