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How should I cross-reference sources well in an exam?

It can be daunting to have to use sources in an exam situation, as it provides another unknown: as well as not knowing what topic the question will be on, you also don't know what the sources will be. But th...
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Answered by Poppy C. • History tutor
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How can I stop 'feature spotting' in an exam?

'Feature spotting' is a term that teachers often throw around in classrooms, and sometimes never fully explain. This can lead students feeling confused and frustrated. This was a problem that I used to have,...
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How do I form the passive voice?

Contrary to popular belief, the passive is a 'voice' not a tense, but it can be used in different tenses - the present, past or future for example. Confusing huh? So when should you use the passive voice? It...
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Answered by Penny P. • German tutor
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What are the roots of 3x^2 + 13x + 4 ?

To find the roots, we solve the equation 3 x 2 + 13x + 4 = 0. We could try factorising the equation, which gives us (3x + 1)(x + 4) = 0 So the roots are x = -1/3 and x = -4. Alternatively, we could use the q...
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Answered by Nicholas B. • Maths tutor
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How do I ask a question in French?

There are three ways of turning a statement into a question in French. They are all equally good, but are perhaps used in slightly different situations, as I will explain. The first (and easiest) way is simp...
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Answered by Isabel K. • French tutor
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