Composition tips
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"In", "On", "At" – an easy way to differentiate them
English tip: An easy way to differentiate these prepositions.
“In”, “On”, “At” – an easy way to differentiate them
English tip: An easy way to differentiate these prepositions.
Listening comprehension tips
Listening comprehension tip: It’s the listening comprehension examinations on Sept. 20, i.e. this Friday. Like all examinations, we need to know what we are tested on to be able to ace them. Here are the details I derived from MOE and various government schools. Marks: Listening comprehension accounts for 20 marks of a total 200[…]
Salt and pepper hair
English tip: Since we were talking about blonde hair yesterday, let’s discuss another hair colour today. When writing your composition, instead of saying "The old man with white and grey hair" (YAWN! BORING!), we can try saying this "The old man with salt and pepper hair was
Blonde or Blond
English tip: Do we write "blond" or "blonde"? Blond is more commonly used for males and blonde for females. "Blond" is the more frequently used as an adjective. For example: The blond cheered when his team won the game. (male) I was trying to match-make that blonde with Andrew, but he didn’t like her. (female)[…]
"that" or "which"?
English tip: When do you use "that" and "which"? "That" introduces essential clauses, while "which" introduces nonessential clauses. What’s an essential clause? Essential clauses don’t have commas surround them, while nonessential ones are surrounded by commas. EXAMPLES: I do not like toys that are not safe for children. The toy, which has sharp edges, isn’t[…]
Writing tip, how you shouldn’t end your composition (Part III)
Writing tip: Here’s part III on how you shouldn’t end your composition. (See part II here https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=198039540368604&set=a.175449439294281.1073741828.175114272661131&type=1) Don’t end your story abruptly. More often than not, students don’t manage their time well and panic when you see the time is almost up. Imagine watching Superman: Man of Steel at the theatre. After the exciting fight[…]
Writing tip, how you shouldn’t end your composition (Part II)
Writing tip: On Aug. 1, we advised students not to end the story by saying it’s a dream. (See link: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=184968275009064&set=pb.175114272661131.-2207520000.1378436313.&type=3&theater) Over the next few days, let’s examine other atrocious methods to conclude your composition. Conclusion 2: What’s Worse Than a Dream? Asking your reader "Was I dreaming or was it real?" Make up your[…]
Idioms suited for a wet day
On this very wet day, I thought I should share this again— idioms based on the weather. Drive safe on the roads!