For Primary 5 composition , markers prefer that pupils start the story with a different type of beginning so a flashback introduction fulfills the markers’ requirements. It begins the story with a single event which triggers the main character’s memory of the entire incident. What to write for a flashback introduction A strong flashback introduction …
Introduction to picture composition writing for Primary 1 For picture composition for Primary 1, there are 4 connected pictures which come together to form a complete incident. With the 4-pictures format, pupils are to write a complete story by sequentially detailing the incident as shown in the 4 pictures. How to plan and write a …
Why is it important to know the different ways to start a PSLE composition? For the PSLE exam, one of the basic requirements is to start a PSLE composition with a creative beginning. The purpose is to start the story off on the right foot by engaging the reader. How to start a composition then? …
Many Primary 3 pupils complete an English grammar cloze passage by reading a passage and filling in the answers based on their understanding of the passage. However, such a method results in a higher probability of incorrect answers. This happens especially when a cloze passage is more challenging. To be precise in answering, the identification …
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For the Primary 5 composition exam, the exam format is identical to the PSLE composition examination. This means pupils have two years of practice with the same format. Although the format is similar, the titles are slightly different as they progress in difficulty level. To better prepare for the composition exam, it is important to …
In the Primary 1 English syllabus, the learning of grammar is particularly important for Primary 1 pupils to build a strong foundation in the language. With a strong understanding of the grammar rules, pupils will be able to write with grammatical accuracy. This then leads to pupils being able to complete the different sections of …
Part of the Primary 2 English grammar syllabus, quantifiers is an important grammatical component for Primary 2 pupils. A quantifier is a word or phrase which shows the amount of a noun (thing / person / animal) Although the complete list of quantifiers is lengthy, Primary 2 English grammar syllabus focuses on the basic quantifiers. …
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An introduction to Primary 4 Synthesis and Transformation The questions for synthesis and transformation at the Primary 4 level commonly test the following : Conjunctions such as “Neither…nor”, “Either…or” , “before” and “after”. Present perfect tense Relative clauses using relative pronouns such as “whose”, “where”, “which” Conditional words such as “unless”, “if” Primary 4 pupils …
