Q&A - PSLE English

[Michaelia0816]

I suppose it is gratitude

[PSLE 2012]

Michaelia0816:

I suppose it is gratitude

I too was uncomfortable with gratefulness instead of gratitude and went to check the dictionary. I was surprised to see that it is acceptable as well. Things sure have changed including what's acceptable and what's not in the English Language.

[Michaelia0816]

My teacher do not use gratefulness, but teach us gratitude.

[simple88]

Hi,


Can someone help me with the following S&T question?

My DD’s teacher says only 1st one is acceptable, but I thought both are acceptable.

1. Much as she would love to join her friends for a movie, Karen cannot finish her homework in time.
2. Much as Karen would love to join her friends for a movie, she cannot finish her homework in time.

TIA.

[Michaelia0816]

simple88:

Hi,


Can someone help me with the following S&T question?

My DD's teacher says only 1st one is acceptable, but I thought both are acceptable.

1. Much as she would love to join her friends for a movie, Karen cannot finish her homework in time.
2. Much as Karen would love to join her friends for a movie, she cannot finish her homework in time.

TIA.

Before that, pls include your question, so that we can confirm your answer.

[simple88]

Sorry, here’s the question.


Karen would love to join her friends for a movie. She cannot finish her homework in time.

Much as _______________________________________.

[Michaelia0816]

I think two answers are correct.

[Michaelia0816]

I also need help with my English synthesis and transformation,


1) I was absent from school yesterday, so I did not meet the new principal.
If I had_________________________________.

2) You must not tell the secret. Many want to know the secret.
No matter_________________________________.

3) All the teachers were surprised when Joan Chang arrived early for school.
surprised all the teachers.

4) The 16- years old adventurer attempted to sail round the world, but she did not succeed.
____ was not successful.

[Fat Mama]

Need help with the S & T


Samad was stunned to see his neighbour’s house. It was on fire.

The sight ______________________________________________.


Steven was embarrassed. He forgot the lyrics while singing in the contest.

Much to _______________________________________________.


Thank you.

[fightingmom]

Fat Mama:

Need help with the S & T


Samad was stunned to see his neighbour's house. It was on fire.

The sight ______________________________________________.


Steven was embarrassed. He forgot the lyrics while singing in the contest.

Much to _______________________________________________.


Thank you.

Hi Fat Mama,

Let me try answer your question :


Samad was stunned to see his neighbour's house. It was on fire.

The sight of his neighbour's house on fire stunned Samad.



Steven was embarrassed. He forgot the lyrics while singing in the contest.

Much to his embarrassment, Steven forgot the lyrics while singing in the contest.