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What is the pluperfect tense?

This tense is used to express something that had happened before something else. It is commonly used in nachdem clauses. You create it by using haben and sein in the imperfect tense, plus a past participle o...
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When is the dative case used?

The most frequent instance in which the dative case is used in is to show that something is the indirect object of a verb. Secondly, the dative case is used with certain verbs (helfen, geben, antworten). The...
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What is a complex sentence?

Complex sentences have more than one clause with at least one main clause. Two or more main clauses can be linked in 2 ways: 1. They are joined by a coordinating conjunction like 'und' or 'aber' 2. One subor...
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What is PEA?

PEA stands for Point, Evidence and Analysis. This is a particularly good method to employ when writing your essays. First of all, state the point that you are going to make in your analysis. Next, you need t...
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What is the best way to revise for an English exam?

The first step to successful revision is to have a working knowledge of the texts. Read and re-read the text to ensure that you have not missed out any vital aspects in your initial reading in class. This wi...
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