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(1) How is the imperfect tense formed in French? (2) What are 2 exceptions to the rule?

(1) The imperfect tense is formed by taking the nous form of the present tense. For the verb 'jouer' (to play), for example, the nous form is 'jouons' (as in nous jouons). T he -ons is removed from the verb,...
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Answered by Thomas W. • French tutor
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What is the difference between a natural resource and an economic reserve?

A natural resource is any natural material that is either useful or valuable, this can include: natural gas, crude oil, metal ores and water (i.e. ground water). A reserve is the amount of a resource that ca...
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Answered by Erin S. • Geology tutor
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How do I face an unseen translation without a dictionary?

First thing: don't panic! I know it is scary, when you are in front of an long unseen translation and you don't seem to recognise any word. What you need to do is take a deep breath and start unravelling the...
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Answered by Catherine L. • Latin tutor
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Describe the use of promoters in gene technology

Promoters switch genes on, if a gene is inserted into a bacterium it needs a promoter added to coordinate with the gene for the chanracteristic to be expressed. For human insulin production in bacteria: 1) G...
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Answered by Roslyn I. • Biology tutor
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When should I use the subjunctive mood?

Personally, I find that the easiest way to know when to use the subjunctive is by using the acronym WEDDING. W- wish/will e.g. querer que, desear que, preferir que. Mi amigo quiere que salga con su novia. My...
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Answered by Hannah M. • Spanish tutor
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