Q&A - PSLE English

[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.

[fightingmom]

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.

Hi Michaelia0816,

Let me try:

1) I was absent from school yesterday, so I did not meet the new principal.
If I had been present in school yesterday, I would have met the new principal.

2) You must not tell the secret. Many want to know the secret.
No matter how many want to know the secret, you must not tell it.

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

4) The 16- years old adventurer attempted to sail round the world, but she was not successful.[/quote]
The 16-years old adventurer's attempt to sail round the world was not successful.

[Fat Mama]

fightingmom,


Tks for your help. DD's answer is same as yours. But her friend's answer was :

Much to his embarrassment, Steven had forgotten the lyrics while singing in the contest.
She said embarrassed (past tense) so must change forgot to had forgotten. Is it correct??

The sight of Samad's neighbour's house on fire stunned him.
Correct or not?

Thanks

[anneshirleygilbert]

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.

Yes, Option 1 is the correct answer. The first part of the sentence is the subordinate clause, so it should use the pronoun. The subordinate clause cannot stand alone. The second part of the sentence is the main clause, so it should use the name. The main clause is able to stand alone.

Hope this makes sense.