4NA English Language Booklet (Notes for Paper 1)

4/5 Shared English Resources 2023 English Language Syllabus A (1190) [Summarised Language Booklet] This document was written by Pan Yijie. Any queries should be forwarded to the author directly. Dear student, This document was written to assist you in preparing for the GCE ‘N(A)’ Level English examinations. Each word or phrase is accompanied by its definition as well as a usage example. Additionally, sample essays and other notes are attached towards the end. This booklet is free to distribute. Any queries with materials that are published by other sources should be forwarded to the respective authors directly. (refer to the next page for acknowledgements) This booklet consists of 18 printed pages and 2 blank pages. This booklet belongs to ___________________ ( ). You got this! - Yijie

4/5 Shared English Resources Syllabus 1190 2 [Turn over] Table of contents Pages 3 to 8: Words/Phrases with definitions and usage examples. Pages 9 to 10: Word Bank (adapted from SGExams) Pages 11 to 13: Argumentative essay example Pages 14 to 15: Hybrid essay example Pages 16 to 17: Additional words with definitions Page 18: Situational writing notes Page 19 to 20: Blank pages Acknowledgements Definitions – Cambridge Dictionary Page 9 & 10 – Resources removed due to copyright restrictions. Thank you to all other individuals who have contributed.

4/5 Shared English Resources Syllabus 1190 3 [Turn over] At the eleventh hour Definition: the last moment or almost too late; Usage example: You should not do things at the eleventh hour, such as rushing your Specimen Paper Essay assignment hours before it is due. Ameliorate Definition: to make a bad or unpleasant situation better; Usage example: Darron was reprimanded by his art teacher for not submitting his assignments punctually. Subsequently, he decided to ameliorate the situation by going out with his friends for some ice cream after school. Vacillate Definition: To be indecisive Usage example: When Mr Phoon brought his students out to the ice cream vendor, Chandily vacillated, “Should I have chocolate, or vanilla today?” A far cry // as different as night and day // worlds apart Definition: Used to describe something very different from the other. Usage examples: Technology today is a far cry from what it was decades ago. Smartphones didn’t even exist back then. The N(A) and O-Level syllabuses for Additional Mathematics are as different as night and day. One would have to put in plenty of effort to bridge the gap in Secondary 5. Tanishq and Yijie’s personal preferences are worlds apart. While the former prefers McDonald’s, the latter would rather grab a bite at the hawker centre.

4/5 Shared English Resources Syllabus 1190 4 [Turn over] Alacrity Definition: Brisk and cheerful readiness Usage example: As Mr Phoon makes his way to class, the students looked forward to English lessons with alacrity. Skyrocket