Did you understand all the idioms we posted yesterday? Here’s the explanations and examples. 🙂 -as right as rain- feeling fine and healthy Example: I have recovered from my illness. I feel as right as rain. -take a rain check- rearrange a meeting Example: My son fell sick. I don’t think I can meet you[…]
English tip: As it starts looking like it’s going to rain, I thought I should share with you some idioms that are weather-based. Which of these do you know? Can you think of more weather-based idioms? 🙂 -as right as rain -take a rain check -come rain or shine -on cloud nine -rain on my[…]
Maths tip: I came across this interesting question. So interesting that I had to find different ways to solve it. 🙂 Have a go, let me know if you’ve discovered other ways! "Mr Lim left Town A for Town Bwhile Mr Tan left Town B for Town A. Both men left at the same time.[…]
English tip: I received a few private messages asking for explanations to the "animal idioms" we shared on Friday. In today’s note, I explained the idioms and provided examples on how to use them. Hope this is useful! Frog in my throat- unable to speak clearly until you give a cough Example: I get a[…]
Science tip: There will be a question or two about the digestive system. Here are the key points: – Digestive juices are produced in the mouth, the stomach, and the small intestine. – Mouth – main role is to chew / churn and secrete digestive juice (saliva). – Stomach – main role is to digest[…]
English tip: On Friday, we shared with you idioms that are based on animals. One of them includes "Does the cat have your tongue?" which is used when someone is at loss for words. Today, we will look at idioms/phrases that are used with the word "tongue." To hold one’s tongue- to shut up Lost[…]
Maths tip: "Double-if" type questions appear frequently. Here’s another example, solved with three methods. Students are free to pick the method they prefer! Maths tip: Here are three double-if questions to try. Can be solved with the three methods I posted earlier. Let me know if you need any help! Jack and Aqil had some[…]
Science tip: Stomata allows gaseous exchange between the plant and the atmosphere. It allows in carbon dioxide and oxygen for photosynthesis and respiration respectively. Carbon dioxide produced during respiration can also escape through these pores; similarly, oxygen produced during photosynthesis also escape. Water vapour always leaves through the stomata. Usually, stomata will shut during the[…]