While ChatGPT can generate text that is difficult to distinguish from text written by a human, there are a few ways to tell the difference: Repetition: One of the hallmarks of text generated by a machine learning model like ChatGPT is a certain amount of repetition. The model may repeat phrases or sentences in its...
Category: Vocabulary
ChatGPT Poetry
ChatGPT wrote a poem about itself… ChatGPT, the AI so fine, Its knowledge base so vast and divine. It can answer any question, big or small, Its intelligence, standing tall. With algorithms so advanced and clever, It can hold a conversation, whatever the weather. It can talk about history, science, or art, And never once...
30 English words that have a slightly different meaning in Singapore
There are many differences between the English used in Singapore and that found in Britain and the United States. Some of the features of Singapore English are similar to features in Mandarin Chinese. However other languages, such as Malay, also influence Singapore English. In many cases, it is likely that the influence for one feature...
We all need to play without Rules and regulations
Expand Your Creativity and Freedom It’s interesting that the Danish have two words for the English verb “play”. Normally translated as either “lege” or “spille”. 1: Rules and regulations. Here we use “spille”: Jeg spiller fodbold (I play football); skal vi spille kort (do you want to play cards)? 2: No rules (or at least...
You Are Now a PAX
Generally applied to any "customers, people, bodies" occupying space (usually, seats or beds), who must be entertained, accommodated, fed, etc.
6 Common Phrases Used in Singapore Schools
Heard by students from a teacher’s perspective With the fast pace of Singapore life, school is no different. How can students quickly and efficiently communicate with teachers in the classroom? These 6 examples are short and straight to the point: (but some are grammatically incorrect). 1. Can go (to the) toilet? There are a few problems with...
15 Commonly Confused Words
This was spotted today at our local coffee shop. Premises is used for a single house or location, and premise is used as a term in logic, meaning something assumed or taken as a given. Premise is not the singular form of premises. Many English words look or sound alike but have very different meanings,...
British vs American vs Singapore English
There are many British words which are different to American words. For example: A lorry is a slimmer truck. A lift is an elevator. A fortnight is two weeks. A chemist is a person who works in a drugstore. A dual carriageway is a freeway. Here’s a list of various British words and expressions together...
MRT Station Puns
By Pamela Tham
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