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Why do some verbs use avoir and some être in the past tense?

This rule might seem tricky at first. However, it is actually quite easy to follow after a bit of practice. Generally speaking, avoir is the main verb used to form the past tense. This is really similar to e...
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Answered by Harry L. • French tutor
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What is compound interest and how do I calculate it?

Compound interest means, for example, the money you have put into a bank, earns interest each year, but you earn interest upon the interest that was already added last year i.e. you earn interest on the new ...
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Answered by Rocio F. • Maths tutor
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How can I effectively include historiography in my history essay?

Teachers often talk about using historiography to make your essay appear more academic in order to achieve top marks. However, this can often be easier said than done. There are several things you can do to ...
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Answered by Jake C. • History tutor
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How do I get better at musical dictation?

We can improve your musical dictation with a number of tips and tricks. Firstly it is important to master rhythmic dictation. This can be done by completing dictations which are all on the same note in order...
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Answered by Amee T. • Music tutor
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What is the oxygen-haemoglobin dissociation curve?

The oxygen-haemoglobin dissociation curve is a graph that compares the % of haemoglobin saturated with oxygen on the y-axis to the partial pressure of oxygen in the blood on the x-axis (mmHg). It is a useful...
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Answered by Hugh R. • Biology tutor
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