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How do I answer the unseen poem question?

Seeing an unseen poem and having to analyse it in an exam can be very scary, and it was always my least favourite part of the exam. I am going to teach you a way to approach the question that will hopefully ...
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How can vaccination prevent illness?

Vaccination is a way of preparing the body's immune system to fight potential infection. By exposing the body to markers of the virus or bacteria, the white blood cells are able to recognise, memorise and fi...
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Answered by Gareth H. • Biology tutor
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What is the difference between the passé composé and the imperfect tense? How do I know which to use?

This is a common question for the native English speaker learning French as it is a concept that isn't so widely used in the English language. The passé composé (perfect) and the imperfect both have specific...
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Answered by Laura J. • French tutor
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How would you solve a quadratic equation (e.g. x^2-8x+15=0)?

There are two ways to solve the equation. One is to simply factorise it and the other is to use the formula provided in the formula booklet. The second method is probably easier when there isn't a nice easy ...
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Answered by Jane G. • Maths tutor
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What is the difference between the perfect and imperfect tense?

The perfect tense is used when the action being described has been completed while the imperfect tense implies that the actions is still ongoing or does not have a definite ending.
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Answered by Jane G. • French tutor
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