Dear 6B,
please take this week to
- revisit the grammar items covered this term
- use the MConline platform and do the lessons (Oral, Writing, Grammar - whichever you think you need more practice in)
- get your power zones prepared for Term 2
- REST!
Term 2 is going to be an even more hectic time. Loads more revision, work, new things to learn - so be prepared.
As you can see, I've not assigned any specific work - I've given you the power to choose.
But, with great power comes great responsibility...So, decide whether you are going to use this week to catch up, prepare and be ready (I will not be putting up with any slack in Term 2) or you are going to while away the hours until it's too late to do anything.
Make a wise choice.
See you in a week's time!
Love,
Ms Priya
Monday, 16 March 2015
Sunday, 8 March 2015
Synthesis #18- #20
Note:
"Which" is used for things/animals, NOT human beings!
Common Errors:
- The order of the sentence doesn't make sense.
(e.g. Everyone respected the minister whom has been imprisoned for fraud. - why would people do that??? - change in meaning) So, please READ your sentence after writing them.
- Sentence seems incomplete.
(e.g. The girl who gave the note to Miss Chng. ) So, please READ your sentence after writing them.
- Omitting important information.
(e.g. I pity the _____ boy whose family was swept away by flood waters. The word "little" is missing.) So, please READ your sentence after writing them.
"Which" is used for things/animals, NOT human beings!
Common Errors:
- The order of the sentence doesn't make sense.
(e.g. Everyone respected the minister whom has been imprisoned for fraud. - why would people do that??? - change in meaning) So, please READ your sentence after writing them.
- Sentence seems incomplete.
(e.g. The girl who gave the note to Miss Chng. ) So, please READ your sentence after writing them.
- Omitting important information.
(e.g. I pity the _____ boy whose family was swept away by flood waters. The word "little" is missing.) So, please READ your sentence after writing them.
Synthesis #18
1. Sally
decided to seek the counsel of her supervisor who is a wise and understanding man.
2. The boy who was commended by the police for his honesty is my pupil.
3. This is the lucky cat that seems to have nine lives.
4. Queenie plucked some flowers that were public property.
5. The dog that died tragically in an accident last week belonged to my neighbour.
6. That is the archer who killed the dragon.
7. The villagers wanted to help the man who was arrested by the soldiers.
8. I want to get my son the computer that is top-of-the-line and energy-efficient.
9. Ann wanted her father to buy the piano that they saw in the shop window.
2. The boy who was commended by the police for his honesty is my pupil.
3. This is the lucky cat that seems to have nine lives.
4. Queenie plucked some flowers that were public property.
5. The dog that died tragically in an accident last week belonged to my neighbour.
6. That is the archer who killed the dragon.
7. The villagers wanted to help the man who was arrested by the soldiers.
8. I want to get my son the computer that is top-of-the-line and energy-efficient.
9. Ann wanted her father to buy the piano that they saw in the shop window.
10. That
is the girl who gave the note to Ms
Chng.
Synthesis #19
1. That
is the old man whose daughter is my
teacher.
2. That is the family whose house was burnt down by the notorious arsonist.
3. That is the lady whom Alfred is married to.
4. The minister whom everyone respected has been imprisoned for fraud.
5. That is the suspect whom you must follow like a hawk.
6. The girl whose essay won first prize is my best friend.
7. The lady whose son spent two weeks in the hospital is my aunt.
8. Is this the man whom you came to see?
9. I pity the little boy whose family was swept away by flood waters.
10. The comedienne whose jokes always make me laugh will be performing at our school.
2. That is the family whose house was burnt down by the notorious arsonist.
3. That is the lady whom Alfred is married to.
4. The minister whom everyone respected has been imprisoned for fraud.
5. That is the suspect whom you must follow like a hawk.
6. The girl whose essay won first prize is my best friend.
7. The lady whose son spent two weeks in the hospital is my aunt.
8. Is this the man whom you came to see?
9. I pity the little boy whose family was swept away by flood waters.
10. The comedienne whose jokes always make me laugh will be performing at our school.
Synthesis
#20
1. The
snake which slithered into the
school caused a great commotion among the pupils and teachers.
2. That was the bungalow which the Lim family used to live in twenty years ago.
3. This is where we keep old books and newspapers.
4. That is where the mouse had been hiding all this while.
5. Can you recommend Clara a place where she can buy some antiques?
6. The room where the King’s treasures had been hidden was sealed for two centuries.
7. Herman works at that store where we bought our new television set.
8. That is the dog which was reported to be missing last week.
9. This is the heirloom bracelet which Mother loves.
10. We brought home the nestlings which fell out of their nest.
2. That was the bungalow which the Lim family used to live in twenty years ago.
3. This is where we keep old books and newspapers.
4. That is where the mouse had been hiding all this while.
5. Can you recommend Clara a place where she can buy some antiques?
6. The room where the King’s treasures had been hidden was sealed for two centuries.
7. Herman works at that store where we bought our new television set.
8. That is the dog which was reported to be missing last week.
9. This is the heirloom bracelet which Mother loves.
10. We brought home the nestlings which fell out of their nest.
Wednesday, 4 March 2015
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
EL Synthesis #33
1. Knowing his limitations, Mr Soon hired experts to help him with his business.
6. As a result of Roy’s thoughtless words, Ivy was hurt.
9. Being sociable, Nigel spoke to our new classmate first.
EL Synthesis #32
1. You will get into her good books by being gracious.
Switch on the air conditioner if the room is warm. (REJECT: hot)
3. He would have finished the plate of noodles if it had been well cooked.
You will not get fired if you are early and polite to the boss.
Note : tardy = late
punctual = on time (punctual is NOT equal to early)
6. Victoria will forgive you if you apologise to her parents.
Note: Without the "do not" , the meaning changes when "if" is used
OR
Hector will not get his hands on your family’s considerable fortune unless you let him have his way.
9. The sweater is less comfortable than it looks.
Note : The sweater is not as comfortable as it looks is not accepted because "as___as" usually means an equivalent.
EL Synthesis #31
1. He got burnt when he played with fire. OR
He got burnt as he played with fire. OR
He got burnt while playing with fire.
2. With a thud, Gina let the heavy brick fall after she lifted it.
NOTE: Supposing if he agrees (×)
7. The flood waters washed away the huts along the river banks. OR
The flood waters washed the huts along the river banks away.
NOTE: passive -> active voice
8. At the sound of the gunshot, the ducks flew off.
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