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Using être as an auxiliary in the perfect tense

If you have already dabbled in the use of the perfect tense, you might be wondering, “When do I know which of the two auxiliaries to use?” The answer all depends on the verb you use.Most verbs in the perfect...
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Using the perfect tense with avoir

For a native speaker of English trying to speak in the past in French, it can be tricky to know which form of the past to use in French without prior knowledge. This is because there is no single, one-size-f...
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Differentiation: How to use the chain rule

If y is a function of u, which itself is a function of x, then dy/dx=(dy/du) x (du/dx) Differentiate the outer function and multiply by the derivative of the inner function. To illustrate this rule, look at ...
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What i need to prepare before the Oxbridge interview?

For specific subjects, some readings are required. And for subjects like physics, mathematics, you have to extend what you've learned in A-level, which means you have a deep understanding of A-level subjects...
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What is the difference between Sn1 and Sn2 reactions?

Both Sn1 and Sn2 reactions are nucleophilic substitution reactions. Sn1 reactions proceed via 2 steps. An example of this is the substitution of a halogen group such as bromine with an OH- group forming an a...
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