Q&A - PSLE English

[anneshirleygilbert]

I’m sorry, but I don’t follow your line of explanation.


Are you referring to a sentence made in the Active or Passive Voice?

But, I think this question calls for a transformation in that respect.

But, thank you, just the same, for trying to help.

[cimman]

for what it is worth, I do agree "intense" can be used.

I’ve seen a lot phrases where intense is used to describe strong emotions, not just heat alone.
ah well, teachers do make mistakes too. They’re only human. It is a good practise for our children to question something if it seems dubious.

[Zack7]

anneshirleygilbert:

I need some opinion on the following question, please.


Francis always criticizes his younger brother, David. In fact, he dislikes David _____________.
(1) intensely
(2) intently
(3) intentionally
(4) intermittently

My daughter chose (1), but her English teacher said (2) is the correct answer. I also think (1) should be the correct answer.

hi everyone,

intensely is wrong.

intently is right, the root word of intently is intentionally

the crux of problem lies with \"IN FACT\"

so it should read, '' in fact, francis dislikes david intently (intentionally) ''

that would explain why he always picks on david.

[Bonnie]

I need some help for my P6 son, looking for a good tuition centre or tuitor for him, anyone knows of any good tutor or tuition centre?

[Superbugs]

Pls help me with this question:


No one except Peter and Jane like durians.
Is this grammatically correct as answer indicate ‘likes’.

[Zack7]

Superbugs:

Pls help me with this question:


No one except Peter and Jane like durians.
Is this grammatically correct as answer indicate 'likes'.

I believe the 'likes' is for 'no one'

So it goes

No one,except p and j, likes durians.

Or

No one likes durians, except p n j.

[Superbugs]

Zack7:

Superbugs:

Pls help me with this question:


No one except Peter and Jane like durians.
Is this grammatically correct as answer indicate 'likes'.

I believe the 'likes' is for 'no one'

So it goes

No one,except p and j, likes durians.

Or

No one likes durians, except p n j.

That's what I hv in mind but kid's school teacher told my kid otherwise.

[Zack7]

Superbugs:

Zack7:

[quote=\"Superbugs\"]Pls help me with this question:


No one except Peter and Jane like durians.
Is this grammatically correct as answer indicate 'likes'.

I believe the 'likes' is for 'no one'

So it goes

No one,except p and j, likes durians.

Or

No one likes durians, except p n j.

That's what I hv in mind but kid's school teacher told my kid otherwise.[/quote]Apparently, both plural and singular are possible.

But according to this article,

http://www.grammarmudge.cityslide.com/articles/article/1026513/9903.htm

It says \"none but the selected boys HAVE money\"

Where none here must be plural.

Hmm

[zhengling]

Hi there let me try to help.


None is an ambiguous subject, which can be plural or singular. From what I know, it is situational and you have to look at what it is referring to and what effect or message it is showing.

In the second example ‘None but the selected boys have money’.

My take is that none in this case refers to the whole group except the select few, thus it is plural.

You only use singular if you are trying to emphasise the idea of ‘not one’ or you use it with uncountable items (water).

‘Till this day, none of the thieves has been caught’
‘None of the water is clean’


In the first example

No one,except p and j, likes durians.

No one is more clear cut, it is always considered as singular. Do not let the phrase ‘except P and J’ confuse you as it is not the subject in question.

[gallop]

Hi, please help with this comprehension close.


One of the most famous legends, ‘Robin Hood’ is _______ retelling as it ________ of the adventures of a courageous nobleman

A handsome reward was _________ for the capture of Robin Hood.

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