Q&A - PSLE English

[Michaelia0816]

Em, I already solve the following question, so pls dun answer it

[mumworks]

Hi,


Can someone help to explain these questions ?

Q1 : Joseph was prohibited from leaving the state. He had to produce the relevant documents.

A : Unless Joseph produced the relevant documents, he (would be/was) ? prohibited from leaving the state.

Q2 : (Despite/ Although) ? an outbreak of disease had swept through the village, the villagers refused to relocate to safer areas.

Q3 : (In spite of/Although) ? the protest by the supporters posed a threat to the events, the management did not strengthen the security measures.

Thank you.

[henryjjl]

mumworks:

Hi,


Can someone help to explain these questions ?

Q1 : Joseph was prohibited from leaving the state. He had to produce the relevant documents.

A : Unless Joseph produced the relevant documents, he (would be/was) - was prohibited from leaving the state.

Q2 : (Despite/ Although) Although an outbreak of disease had swept through the village, the villagers refused to relocate to safer areas.

Q3 : (In spite of/Although) Although the protest by the supporters posed a threat to the events, the management did not strengthen the security measures.

Thank you.

[Dazzle]

From Rosyth Prelim 2011. Will someone help to answer my queries regarding the answers?


Q8 Janet was certain that she saw Matt ____________ her purse.
(1) take
(2) took
(3) takes
(4) has taken
Ans: (1), why isn’t it (2)? The sentence is in past tense, shouldn’t all verbs be in past tense?

Q11, Neither the captain nor his men ________ attending the function this evening.
(1) is
(2) are
(3) was
(4) were
Ans: (2), why isn’t it (1)? Neither means none, so should be singular verb, right?

Synthesis:
Q68. All the children are interested in attending the overseas immersion programme. John is not interested.

Ans: All the children are interested in attending the overseas immersion programme except John.

Is the following answer acceptable?
All the children except John are interested in attending the oversea immersion programme.

[Miss Raja]

Dazzle:

From Rosyth Prelim 2011. Will someone help to answer my queries regarding the answers?


Q8 Janet was certain that she saw Matt ____________ her purse.
(1) take
(2) took
(3) takes
(4) has taken
Ans: (1), why isn't it (2)? The sentence is in past tense, shouldn't all verbs be in past tense?
the action 'take' happened in the past but Janet is recalling the event, so we use present for her 'recall.
Q11, Neither the captain nor his men ________ attending the function this evening.
(1) is
(2) are
(3) was
(4) were
Ans: (2), why isn't it (1)? Neither means none, so should be singular verb, right?
when using neither/either, there are two nouns in eqn. Use plural when one or more is plural and singular only when both are singular.
Synthesis:
Q68. All the children are interested in attending the overseas immersion programme. John is not interested.

Ans: All the children are interested in attending the overseas immersion programme except John.

Is the following answer acceptable?
All the children except John are interested in attending the oversea immersion programme. except is used before a noun after a clause. A clause is the shortest piece of sentence that has meaning

Hope you found my help useful!

You can find some useful tips on improving your child's English and have excess to some free worksheets on my brand new site: sgpsleenglish.blogspot.com

[Miss Raja]

Dazzle:

From Rosyth Prelim 2011. Will someone help to answer my queries regarding the answers?


Q8 Janet was certain that she saw Matt ____________ her purse.
(1) take
(2) took
(3) takes
(4) has taken
Ans: (1), why isn't it (2)? The sentence is in past tense, shouldn't all verbs be in past tense?
the action 'take' happened in the past but Janet is recalling the event, so we use present for her 'recall.
Q11, Neither the captain nor his men ________ attending the function this evening.
(1) is
(2) are
(3) was
(4) were
Ans: (2), why isn't it (1)? Neither means none, so should be singular verb, right?
when using neither/either, there are two nouns in eqn. Use plural when one or more is plural and singular only when both are singular.
Synthesis:
Q68. All the children are interested in attending the overseas immersion programme. John is not interested.

Ans: All the children are interested in attending the overseas immersion programme except John.

Is the following answer acceptable?
All the children except John are interested in attending the oversea immersion programme. except is used before a noun after a clause. A clause is the shortest piece of sentence that has meaning

Hope you found my help useful!

You can find some useful tips on improving your child's English and have excess to some free worksheets on my brand new site: sgpsleenglish.blogspot.com

[elkniwt]

Hi,


My understanding is different. (I am just a mother coaching my own P6 girl)

For Question 8, my understanding is that the second verb is an infinitive verb, hence should be the root form. (e.g. I heard her cry ... , He felt it move , She saw him fall ...)

For Question 11, my understanding is that for \"neither\", we have to look at the noun nearer the verb, so
\"Neither the men nor the captain is ...\" - cos captain singular
\"Neither the captain nor the men are ...\" - cos men plural ..

Any expert, pls advise. Thanks a lot!

Regards.

Miss Raja:

Dazzle:

From Rosyth Prelim 2011. Will someone help to answer my queries regarding the answers?

Q8 Janet was certain that she saw Matt ____________ her purse.
(1) take
(2) took
(3) takes
(4) has taken
Ans: (1), why isn't it (2)? The sentence is in past tense, shouldn't all verbs be in past tense?
the action 'take' happened in the past but Janet is recalling the event, so we use present for her 'recall.
Q11, Neither the captain nor his men ________ attending the function this evening.
(1) is
(2) are
(3) was
(4) were
Ans: (2), why isn't it (1)? Neither means none, so should be singular verb, right?
when using neither/either, there are two nouns in eqn. Use plural when one or more is plural and singular only when both are singular.

[henryjjl]

For Q8 - Yes, a verb in the original form (infinitive without \"to\") should be used in this case.


In the structure \"see sb...\", two verb forms may be used: 1. see sb do, 2. see sb doing.

The difference between the two is that the former indicates that the person sees the fact or the process of the action; whereas the latter conveys the idea that when the person sees the action, the action is \"happening\".

elkniwt:

Hi,

My understanding is different. (I am just a mother coaching my own P6 girl)

For Question 8, my understanding is that the second verb is an infinitive verb, hence should be the root form. (e.g. I heard her cry ... , He felt it move , She saw him fall ...)

For Question 11, my understanding is that for \"neither\", we have to look at the noun nearer the verb, so
\"Neither the men nor the captain is ...\" - cos captain singular
\"Neither the captain nor the men are ...\" - cos men plural ..

Any expert, pls advise. Thanks a lot!

Regards.

Miss Raja:

[quote=\"Dazzle\"]From Rosyth Prelim 2011. Will someone help to answer my queries regarding the answers?

Q8 Janet was certain that she saw Matt ____________ her purse.
(1) take
(2) took
(3) takes
(4) has taken
Ans: (1), why isn't it (2)? The sentence is in past tense, shouldn't all verbs be in past tense?
the action 'take' happened in the past but Janet is recalling the event, so we use present for her 'recall.
Q11, Neither the captain nor his men ________ attending the function this evening.
(1) is
(2) are
(3) was
(4) were
Ans: (2), why isn't it (1)? Neither means none, so should be singular verb, right?
when using neither/either, there are two nouns in eqn. Use plural when one or more is plural and singular only when both are singular.

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[Miss Raja]

Just wanted to add something… for neither nor, if one noun is plural you must put it last… so the only case for which singular is possible is when both are singular… hope the clarification helps

[kuts]

Miss Raja:

Just wanted to add something... for neither nor, if one noun is plural you must put it last... so the only case for which singular is possible is when both are singular... hope the clarification helps

Hi Ms.Raja, cld you please give some tips on how to imporve compre cloze!!! My DD is very weak in this component!!

Pl help