All About English Grammar & Vocabulary

[optimistforum]

Hi


Does anyone, please, have an answer key Pick and Choose Multiple Choice Comprehension Passages - Robert Best.

I know it is a long shot; this book was published in 1971, again 1973 with a separate answer key. I cannot find the key on Amazon UK, Com or Ebay UK, Com.

It is for English FCE, and my feeling is that itis suitable for and would stretch PSLE finalists.

Any help is much appreciated.

[jenniferpass]

It’s said that reading is really the best way to go when you’re thinking about how to improve your vocabulary in English and to increase your command over the language and to add words to your vocabulary. But if reading is not your forte, you might find it difficult to get through a book. This can be rather boring to a reader who doesn’t really have the vocabulary to grasp the detail in these pages properly, and this is why people tend to find reading difficult. But reading is essential if you’re searching for a way to increase your English vocabulary. So the best thing that you can do if you find this to be the case with a book you’re reading is to simply do the sensible and obvious thing and skip the first twenty pages or so. You’ll find yourself in the thick of the action, with the plot in full swing, and irrelevant details thinned out.

[Picolo]

TakGol:

dovetail:

I don't think it is a good idea to check every word you don't know when you read a book. It's a killjoy to reading.

I think better to learn to guess the meaning of the word you don't know based on context. Only check those that you find a strong urge to get the exact meaning or you can't guess from context.

My son's school is using a book \"Barrons 1100 words you need to know\" In fact, I have a copy I use for myself too as I find it a great book. Just have to spend 15mins a day on a couple of exercises. The learning is cumulative.

Thank u.is that book expensive??

Hi TakGol

It's a good book! I remember seeing the pdf version somewhere. I have the book, purchased at Popular at 20% discount. BookDepositary sells it at a cheaper price. If you like to have the pdf version, PM me your email address.

[jaime.012982hamby]

Be patient with yourself. Keep in mind that learning a language is a gradual process.

[sunnymoon]

Hi, can someone please tell me which is correct:

Due to the manager's negligence, the office cleaner was injured.
or
Due to the negligence of the manager, the office cleaner was injured.
Thanks

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[qms]

Please post your question at the relevant level in the Academic Preparation section:


http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewforum.php?f=27

[Professional Nagger]

Hi sunnymoon,


Both sentences are correct. The first is suggested when students write summaries as it uses less words - a ‘saving’ of 2 words. Both the first and second could be used when writing compositions - continuous writing sections of primary and secondary school syllabuses.

Prof Nagger

[sunnymoon]

Professional Nagger:

Hi sunnymoon,


Both sentences are correct. The first is suggested when students write summaries as it uses less words - a 'saving' of 2 words. Both the first and second could be used when writing compositions - continuous writing sections of primary and secondary school syllabuses.

Prof Nagger

Hi Prof Nagger,
Thank you for the clarification.-- Grateful!

I have another grammar query :

Mr Stone was wondering (whom/who) his daughter was out with so late at night.

The answer given is who. Could someone enlighten me why who?

Thanks

[celebratelife]

TakGol:

May I ask how do I improve my vocabulary?Also,when I read a book,should I quickly check to a dictionary and make flash cards?Please help.I am trying to do better in Sec 1.thank u


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Dear TakGol,

There is no standard way whereby one can improve one's vocabulary, due to various factors:

i Age differences: The same student may adopt different ways of learning as he or she ages.

ii. Cognitive differences: Some students may be more attuned to visual imagery (whereby creative visualisation might help), while others may be more auditory (whereby listening to audio CDs might be useful).

iii. Linguistic exposure: If a child is exposed to books early in his or her life, even rote memory often works well. If not, other methods of learning vocabulary should be sourced.

It would help greatly if you engage in a self-reflective exercise and ask yourself if you are a visual, auditory or kinesthetic learner (i.e. learn by doing). Flash cards work best if you are a visual learner. Borrow audio CDs if you are an audio learner. And work on assessment books if you are kinesthetic by nature.

Nevertheless, you have to remember that learning vocabulary involves not just rote learning but their applications as well. Therefore, you should try to use them in both your conversations with others and in writing. In addition, a word can have different verb forms, which you must familiarise yourself with. For example, consider the word \"happy\", which is an adjective. While learning this word, you should also be aware that its adverb is happily and its noun is happiness.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com is a great place to learn vocabulary. Alternatively, you can use http://www.ldoceonline.com as well.

As for checking the dictionary, it is a feasible method, although it might prove to be a challenge if you wish to check words on the go. If you are using an iPhone, you can use its \"dictionary\" feature, which is comprehensive. Just touch the words for 2-3 seconds and select \"select\". Then adjust the highlighted blue region until it highlights the entire word and click on the right arrow. Then choose \"define\". You should get the definition of the word.

You can also use an blank notepad to build up your vocabulary. Simply jot down the words you have just learnt with their respective definitions, on a daily basis. You have to revise and use these words on a regular basis if you wish to improve or over time, this method will be ineffective.

Keep up the great enthusiasm! Be consistent in your efforts and you will succeed in improving your vocabulary.

All the best!!

Warmest Regards,
Patrick

[optimistforum]

optimistforum:

Hi


Does anyone, please, have an answer key Pick and Choose Multiple Choice Comprehension Passages - Robert Best.

I know it is a long shot; this book was published in 1971, again 1973 with a separate answer key. I cannot find the key on Amazon UK, Com or Ebay UK, Com.

It is for English FCE, and my feeling is that itis suitable for and would stretch PSLE finalists.

Any help is much appreciated.

I have, now, sourced the published answers. Yippee!!!

For anyone who is interested the questions and passages have been re-produced here (but not by me, I hasten to add!).

http://must-zone.blogspot.co.uk/2010/01/goal.html