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Why do some verbs take 'avoir' as the auxiliary whilst others take 'être'?

The vast majority of verbs use 'avoir' as an auxiliary. However a few take être. These verbs are mostly verbs which communicate a state or motion. Just remember MRS VANDERTRAMP Monter Retourner Sortir Venir ...
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Answered by Joseph K. • French tutor
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What is the best way to prepare for this admissions test?

Practice, practice and more practice. For the language assessments, it is best to do plenty of grammar exercises and read as much as possible in the given language. For the 'invented language' section for th...
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How should I structure a history essay?

The way a history essay is structured sets apart great answers from good answers. The structure of your essay demonstrates the abilities you possess to critically analyse a question, capably engage with any ...
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Answered by Dominic R. • History tutor
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Describe how the forces change on a parachutist while they fall.

It is important to remember that there are four main concepts to keep in mind while thinking about the parachutist. To remember them, it might be helpful to use the acronym GADE: Gravity, Acceleration, Drag,...
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Answered by Nicholas D. • Physics tutor
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Describe, using a diagram, the forces acting on the system of an object tethered to a string, rotating around a fixed point in free space. Will the string ever become horizontal?

Firstly, I would start by drawing a diagram of the system on the whiteboard, showing the object attached to the string, and the string at a fixed point. I would show using arrows that the object was rotating...
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Answered by Simon S. • Physics tutor
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