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[…]

English tip: The following sentences are WRONG: Last time policemen wore shorts. Last time Goh Chok Tong was the prime minister. Singaporeans loves using "last time" in their sentences. This is probably because we mix the Chinese word

English tip: Many students are confused when to use "during", "for", and "since". Let’s learn this today- it would be useful for cloze passages and your compositions. FOR We use "for" when we explain the number of hours, days, months, etc. For example: I am going to the supermarket for half an hour. Mary is[…]

English tip: There’s a difference between "compare to" and "compare with." Here’s how you differentiate them. *To "compare to" is to suggest resemblances between things that have different natures: Examples: He compared his looks to Ryan Gosling’s. What an inflated ego he has! Jame’s mother compared his room to a dump. James must be very[…]

English tip: When there’s "either" and "or" in a sentence, do we use the singular or plural form? Which is correct: Either James or the boys is cleaning the house. OR Either James or the boys are cleaning the house. The rule here is: the subject that’s closer to the verb calls the shot! Example:[…]