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How do I know when to use the subjunctive mood, and how do I know when to use the indicative?

The use of the subjunctive "mood" can be somewhat contentious, and there are not necessarily straightforward rules as to its use. Partly because of this difficulty, it is a grammatical mood that ex...
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Answered by Martha F. • French tutor
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What is nationalism?

I was asked this question at my interview. Applicants for history at Cambridge will usually be asked to submit a couple of written essays which, in conjunction with the personal statement, will be used as pr...
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How can I get an A* in my Spanish written exam?

I have some really handy tips for helping students get an A* in your Spanish written exam.My first tip is - READ the question. So often students will write a long essay, without having answered the question ...
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Answered by Gabriella H. • Spanish tutor
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Should I include opposing arguments in my exam essays?

This depends on how you wish to construct your argument. One on hand, if you were asked "What factors enabled the improvement of the West German economy following the Second World War?", your argum...
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Answered by Jacob H. • History tutor
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What are the trade-offs with other macroeconomic policy objectives of a fall in the unemployment rate?

When answering an exam question such as this it is crucial to get down the key definitions, this also helps you when it comes to structuring an answer. For example, laying out the MEPOs in the introduction w...
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Answered by Charlie S. • Economics tutor
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