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Synthesis 1 Year, 11 Months ago Karma: 1
Please help.

1) The bungalow has sprawling lawns. The view from it is splendid too.
__________not only __________but also_________________.

Answer from 1800: The bungalow not only has sprawling lawns but also has a splendid view.

Answer from Road to PSLE: The bungalow has not only sprawling lawns but splendid view.

My answer: The bungalow not only has sprawling lawns but also a splendid view.

Which answer is acceptable?


2) There were many obstacles. Bob still persevered.
Disregarding __________________.

Answer from 1800: Disregarding many obstacles, Bon persevered.

My answer: Disregarding the many obstacles, Bob persevered.

Which answer is acceptable?


3) I am pleased to hear Sarah say that she will study hard for her examinations.
Hearing _________________________.

Answer from 1800: Hearing Sarah saying that she will study hard for her examinations, I am pleased.

My answer: Hearing Sarah say that she will study hard for her examinations pleases me.

Which answer is acceptable?

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Re: Synthesis 1 Year, 11 Months ago Karma: 0
In my opinion, all are acceptable but addition/omission of certain words can make an answer more concise.

1. I prefer your answer. My reasons below.
1800: The word "has" is repeated.
Road to PSLE: Article "a" is omitted.
Thus, I prefer your suggested answer. In this context, another possible answer will be similar to yours but with the word "has" coming before "not only".

2. I prefer your answer because of the inclusion of the article "the" but as mentioned, this inclusion is not critical to the meaning.

3. I prefer your answer because "say" is preferred to "saying" but again this does not detract significantly from the meaning.
In addition, another variation of your answer can be "...examinations, I am pleased." which is basically the 1800 answer with "saying" replaced with "say".

Hope this helps.
Last Edit: 2010/02/20 22:21 By anthony.
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