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What is the best way to structure an essay in the exam?

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The best way to structure your essay would be:

  1. Introduction - include contextual background and state your Line of Argument (what you are going t...

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Answered by Dina H. English tutor
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What do I do when quadratic equations aren't written in the standard format ax^2 + bx + c = 0 ?

This isn't a trick so much as a way to let you show you can think for yourself. You might be thrown off initially if a quadratic equation is in a format that you don't recognise, but usually all it takes ...

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Answered by Helena K. Maths tutor
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How do I use the extracts in the source booklet in my answers?

GCSE History is great because it lets you work like a real life historian, examining evidence from the past and weighing it up! The Sources paper is an important part of this, and it lets you show off you...

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Answered by Helena K. History tutor
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'Typically, texts about husbands and wives present marriage from a male point of view.' In light of this view, discuss how Shakespeare presents the relationship between Othello and Desdemona in 'Othello'.

This exam question is asking you to take a general statement and apply it to the text you have studied. It's also an opportunity to show your close reading skills and pick out interesting linguistic and s...

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What should I do if I don't know a word when doing the translation section of the exam?

The important thing is not to panic! It doesn't matter if you don't know or can't remember a specific word given in the passage. The exercise is designed primarily to test your knowledge and usage of gram...

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Answered by Helena K. French tutor
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