English Grammar and Vocabulary Reference Sheet

English Grammar and Vocabulary Reference

Verb Tenses Summary

  • Present Simple: Don’t/Doesn’t + base verb (e.g., *work/works*). Questions: Do/Does?
  • Past Simple: Didn’t + base verb; Verb + -ed/-irregular (e.g., *worked/went*). Question: Did?
  • Future Simple: I will work / won’t + base verb. Question: Will? + subject + base verb (e.g., *Will you work?*).
  • Present Continuous: I am/is/are + verb-ing. Negative: I’m not/isn’t/aren’t + verb-ing. Question: Am/Is/Are + subject + verb-ing?
  • Past Continuous: I was/were
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Slovak Republic Administrative Structure and Economic Profile

Administrative Division of Slovakia: Structure and Geography

The administrative division of the Slovak Republic (SR) is structured across several levels:

  • N1: SR (Slovak Republic)
  • N2 Units: Bratislava (BA), West Slovakia (WSK), Central Slovakia, Eastern Slovakia.
  • N3: 8 self-governing regions.
  • N4: 79 districts.
  • N5: 2,891 towns and villages (settlements where people live).

Regional Characteristics

Regarding area size and population:

  • Smallest Region (Area): BA
  • Biggest Region (Area): BB (Banská Bystrica Region)
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Foundational Principles of the U.S. Legal Framework

Foundational Legal Concepts

  • Attorney-Client Privilege: Clients’ communications are kept private when seeking legal advice.
  • Confidentiality: Client information cannot be revealed.
  • Definition of Law: Rules established by the government, enforceable by punishment.
  • Legal System Definition: Institutions, procedures, and rules that establish and enforce norms.
  • Legal Morality: Just because something is legal does not mean it is morally correct.
  • Justice: Fair and impartial treatment to all individuals under
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Instructional Methods for Language Acquisition

Product Versus Process

Product Focus

  • Stages: Introduce topic, language input, controlled practice, writing.
  • Pros (+): Time-efficient; more guidance leads to greater confidence and familiarity.
  • Cons (-): Limited creativity; no collaboration; focus solely on the final product.

Process Focus

  • Stages: Introduce topic, brainstorm vocabulary ideas, first draft, feedback correction, second draft editing, and presentation.
  • Pros (+): Collaboration; clear stages; more holistic development (all skills).
  • Cons (-): Time-
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J.H. Newman: Consistency of Multiform Truth in Academia and Science

J.H. Newman on the Consistency of Multiform Truth in Academia and Science

A University’s Call for Intellectual Harmony

Cardinal Newman articulates a profound vision for intellectual unity, asserting that diverse fields of study—from theology to geology—must ultimately converge upon a single, consistent truth. He asks scholars to proceed with confidence, even when facing momentary conflicts.

The Request for Neighbourly Speculation and Research

“I am making no outrageous request, when, in the name

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World Wars and the American Century: 1914–1945

World War I: Causes, Conflict, and Consequences

The Four Main Causes of WWI

Explain the significance and key people or parties involved/impacted:

  1. Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism (MAIN)

    • Nationalism: Pride in one’s national identity. Cultures desired self-determination without foreign interference.
    • Imperialism: The process of turning colonies into “empires,” leading to intense competition between nations.
    • Militarism: The development of stronger armed forces and weapons in competition with
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Essential 15-Marker Answers for International Relations Exams

High-Scoring 15-Marker Answers for International Relations

Below are full-length, high-scoring 15-marker answers covering all requested topics in International Politics. These explanations are written in clear, academic English, expanded for detail, easy to understand, and perfect for exam preparation.


✅ 15-Marker Answers – Full Detailed Explanations


1. Meaning and Nature of International Politics

International Politics (IP) refers to all political interactions and relationships among sovereign

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Nietzsche’s Core Concepts: Will to Power and Eternal Recurrence

The Will to Power: A Dual Interpretation

The riddle of the Will to Power has two possible readings: a worldview beyond good and evil as a struggle of chaotic and unequal forces, and an interpretation of the individual as an eternal conflict of passions.

The World as Chaos of Forces

In the first case, against the science that sees the world as a cosmos, an ordered whole and balanced forces, Nietzsche asserts that the entire universe is a chaos of forces in perpetual struggle. Is this chaos good or bad?

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Challenges in Indian Financial Services: Assessing Weaknesses Post-Reform

Indian Financial Services: Weaknesses Despite Legislative Measures

Introduction

The financial services sector is the backbone of any economy as it facilitates savings, investments, and capital formation. In India, this sector has witnessed several reforms and legislative measures, such as the establishment of SEBI, RBI regulations, and liberalization policies, aimed at strengthening the financial system. However, despite these initiatives, the Indian financial services sector still faces persistent

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Plato’s Core Philosophy: Forms, Justice, and the Ideal State

Platonic Theory of Forms

Plato’s philosophy is driven by the political necessity of establishing eternal and immutable justice, countering the instability of political power and moral relativism.

Dualism of the World

Plato distinguishes between two realms:

  • The World of Sense (Sensible World): Characterized by change and impermanence. This realm is perceived through the senses and yields mere opinion (doxa), not true science.
  • The World of Ideas (Intelligible World): Intangible, eternal, and unchanging.
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