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How do you differentiate between the perfect tense and the imperfect tense?

The perfect tense is used for completed actions in the past, or for actions in the past that have an impact on the present. It can translate to the English perfect tense, but also the English preterite. For ...
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Answered by Ian J. • French tutor
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How do humans and other mammals keep homeostasis of their body temperature?

Humans and other mammals keep their body temperature within just a few degrees of 37 degrees celcius. To achieve homeostasis of body temperature, three components are involved: a receptor, a co-ordinator, an...
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Answered by Rebecca D. • Biology tutor
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What is Pythagoras' Theorem and how do you use it?

Pythagoras' Theorem: a 2 + b 2 = c 2 where a, b, c relate to the sides of a right-angled triangle, and c is the hypoteneuse. Use the equation to find the length one side if you only know the lengths of two o...
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Answered by Hermione S. • Maths tutor
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Should I mention an academic achievement on my personal statement, even though it was in an area that is not directly relevant to the subject I am applying for (law)?

Yes, this provides a really good opportunity to demonstrate to the College not only your academic proficiency (in the fact you gained the award in the first place), but also that you are able to apply the so...
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How does one best prepare for an Oxbridge interview?

Preparing for an Oxbridge interview is notoriously difficult because it is almost impossible to know what to expect. In an interview, an Oxbridge tutor wants to see that a student is able to think on his or ...
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