This sign found at a void deck in Yishun contain 2 typos or spelling errors. There are no such words in the English dictionary as 'pedestrain' and 'poly cleanic.'
Although this message can be understood by Singaporeans, the English speaking audience might have a hard time figuring out its meaning. This could be due to our differences in socio-cultural context.
The correct word to replace 'pedestrain' is 'pedestrian' and instead of 'poly cleanic', it should be 'polyclinic.' This sign should read, 'Pedestrian, this way to bus stop and polyclinic.'
Another alternative alteration to the sign above is removing the word 'pedestrian'
So it simply reads, 'This way to bus stop and polyclinic.'
Although this message can be understood by Singaporeans, the English speaking audience might have a hard time figuring out its meaning. This could be due to our differences in socio-cultural context.
The correct word to replace 'pedestrain' is 'pedestrian' and instead of 'poly cleanic', it should be 'polyclinic.' This sign should read, 'Pedestrian, this way to bus stop and polyclinic.'
Another alternative alteration to the sign above is removing the word 'pedestrian'
So it simply reads, 'This way to bus stop and polyclinic.'
Works Cited:
The Straits Times. (2007). English As It Is Broken. Singapore: Panpac Education Private Limited.
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