Q&A - P4 English

[teh_oh]

ridcully and laughingcat and all,

Thanks for the explanation.

[smartmummy]

phtthp:

hi Champion,


the book 'First Aid in English' is available in 'Singapore Polytechnic' library:-

http://www.lib.sp.edu.sg/search~S0?/Xfirst+aid+in+english&p=&SORT=D&Da=&Db=/Xfirst+aid+in+english&p=&SORT=D&Da=&Db=&SUBKEY=first%20aid%20in%20english/1%2C6%2C6%2CB/frameset&FF=Xfirst+aid+in+english&p=&SORT=D&Da=&Db=&1%2C1%2C

Hi phtthp!
Can we access (outsiders) this library?Is this find NUS library?

[usaik]

Hi,

I need some guidance and advice here and hope someone could help.

(1) Lying on the grass, we could see the clouds floating (above/in front of) us.

(2) Our house is (in/on/by) Whampoa Road.

(3) If you search (through/along/on/across) the beach, you will find some interesting shells.

(4) The man has been loitering (outside/by) the school gate since this morning.

(5) That is my sister walking (to/from/towards/beside) us.

In addition, anyone know of a good preposition guide/reference book to recommend?

Thank you so much.

[ridcully]

usaik:

(1) Lying on the grass, we could see the clouds floating (above/in front of) us.

Ans: above

Normally, grass does not ascend to the sky nor do the clouds descend to the ground; thus, 'in front of' is ruled out.

usaik:

(2) Our house is (in/on/by) Whampoa Road.

Ans: on
Use 'in' for land areas eg Our house is in Toa Payoh.
Use 'on' for names of streets.
Use 'by' when you are saying something is next to something.
Use 'at' for specific address eg Our house is at 31E Whampoa Road.

usaik:

(3) If you search (through/along/on/across) the beach, you will find some interesting shells.

Ans: along
'Along' expresses the idea of movement following a line. Think of the beach as being a two-dimensional line.

usaik:

(4) The man has been loitering (outside/by) the school gate since this morning.

Ans: outside
'Outside' expresses the idea of milling around. 'By' more implies a fixed position.

usaik:

(5) That is my sister walking (to/from/towards/beside) us.

Ans: towards
'Towards' expresses the idea of direction of movement rather than result of movement.

usaik:

In addition, anyone know of a good preposition guide/reference book to recommend?

The preposition books, or chapters in grammar books, for primary children are pretty much all equally bad. I would recommend using an Advanced Learner's Dictionary, such as Oxford or Collins. These dictionaries contain detailed information about prepositions. In addition, they explain when a word is used as an adverb or other word class rather than as a preposition.

Hope that helps.
R

[usaik]

Dear ridcully,

Appreciate very much for taking time to give such a detailed reply. It certainly helps tremendously. THANKS!!!

[PiggyLalala]

Hi ridcully, I really love to read your explanation, which is always easy to understand. If I have the time during the Dec holidays, I will compile all your answers for my son to read. I think it is better than any of the english guide that i can find in popular. :thankyou:

[jedamum]

PiggyLalala:

Hi ridcully, I really love to read your explanation, which is always easy to understand. If I have the time during the Dec holidays, I will compile all your answers for my son to read. I think it is better than any of the english guide that i can find in popular. :thankyou:

piggylalala,
i agree!
i am already doing that (the compiling part)
thanks R!

[ridcully]

Thanks, PiggyLalala!


When I set up my own tuition centre, I must remember to appoint you as my marketing manager!!

:celebrate:

[janicelhl]

Hi, can someone please help me with this question

Pupils must be in the quadrangle (in,at,on,by)6.20pm for flag-lowering.

[ridcully]

janicelhl:

Hi, can someone please help me with this question

Pupils must be in the quadrangle (in,at,on,by)6.20pm for flag-lowering.

The preposition 'at' is used for a specific time.